The Digital Twin

A HEIDENHAIN programming station is an exact copy of a control. It can also become a nearly perfect model of the machine: with its Digital Twin, the HEIDENHAIN Service department brings the shop floor to the front office, giving you the peace of mind that programs created with the programming station or CAM software will run properly on the machine.

Realistic simulation for reliable production processes

In the office, the Digital Twin lets you leverage the actual kinematics, parameters, and functions of your machine during part design, program creation, and simulation:

Check and optimize traversing paths
Prevent program interruptions
Avoid collisions
Make full use of the machine's work envelope
Test five-axis movements
Inspect and optimize the clamping position

On the shop floor, you benefit from reduced setup and simulation times, less program debugging, greater process reliability, and higher productivity.

Beyond helping you create a verified NC program, the Digital Twin also supports you with quoting, job planning, and expert-level TNC training:

Determine the exact machining times
Calculate costs and completion dates
Provide realistic training in NC programming

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The easy steps to a Digital Twin

01

Consultation and identifying your exact requirements

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02

Individualized quote

We prepare an individualized quote based on your machine data.

03

Placing an order

You review our quote and place an order directly through the NC programming helpline.

04

Creating a Digital Twin

We adapt the programming station and send you a backup file of the data.

05

Importing the backup file

You import the backup file into all equivalent programming stations at your company.