Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory

The digital transformation is now becoming the focus of many different production operations. HERMLE is there to provide support while you chart your individual course towards Industry 4.0 and the smart factory. We offer a wide range of software solutions for improving your efficiency, precision and productivity. Our digital modules thus represent links in the chain of smarter production. We can work together in order to find out what your operation needs. With Digital Production, Digital Operation and Digital Service modules, we can put together a comprehensive package that will put your HERMLE machining centres on a firm footing for future tasks: Intelligent order management and transparent machining processes, smart machine tuning, paperless manufacturing and sophisticated technology cycles, as well as options for remote or preventive maintenance. Our digital modules improve productivity, ease of operation and efficiency.

HERMLE Digital Production

HACS – intelligent order management

Forecast of runtime and tool usage
Intuitive assignment of NC programs and zero points
Order definition for piece counting, order prioritisation and planning
Dynamic sequence plan modification
Control independent and can thus be used for Siemens and Heidenhain

HIMS – the central monitoring tool

Compact overview of the machine(s) with Live Status
Detailed evaluation of the status history
Display of the message history
Export function for status data to .csv-format
Order preview (only in combination with HACS)
24h email notification of incidents or faults affecting the machines
Calendar function to define the notification periods

HTMC – convenient tool management

HERMLE’s own supplement for extended tool management for Heidenhain controls
Assistance for organizing tools and optimizing setting up tasks
Optimised magazine assignment by means of tool geometry computation in the pick-up tool magazine

HOTS – convenient tool management

HERMLE’s own supplement for extended tool management for Siemens controls
Assistance for organizing tools and optimizing setting up tasks
Optimised magazine assignment by means of tool geometry computation in the pick-up tool magazine

HOME - customisable views

Overview of essential information on the HOME screen
Control independent
Interface can be defined individually to match operator’s specific requirements
With HACS, current order information
With HIMS, data of networked machines

HERMLE Digital Operation

ACC - Active Chatter Control

During power cutting, the strong process forces acting through the milling tool generate vibrations in the machine structure. If certain limits are exceeded, this can lead to tool damage, workpiece damage and/or machine damage. ACC computes a compensation signal from the number of cutters and the rotational speed of the spindle, resulting in reduced vibrations. This means that higher rates of feed, input and tool usage times are possible, making for more productivity and lower costs.

AFC - Adaptive Feed Control

Depending on the maximum amount of input to be expected, you can define maximum process parameters and limits using AFC. If the actual input is lower on account of varying cutting depths in the component, AFC increases and permanently monitors the tool-specific process limits based on spindle performance and feed rate. In this way, the software increases process reliability and productivity.

AVD - Active Vibration Damping

Machine tools are elastic systems. Vibrations caused by abrupt acceleration lead to varying degrees of precision at the tool centre point. These axis vibrations are compensated by the continuously active AVD software, resulting in improved surface quality, precision, feed rates and productivity.

CTC - Cross Talk Compensation

The effects of mass inertia and structural flexibility mean that acceleration of the axes can lead to displacement of the tool centre point. Which in turn produces inaccuracies in machining. The permanently active CTC feature compensates for these acceleration-dependent displacements at all times. This improves contour accuracy, precision, feed rates and productivity.

HDM – Heavy-Duty Machining

For roughing in conjunction with high milling power
Greater machining performance possible on account of reduced machine vibrations (depending on the tool and the selected technology data)

HERMLE Remote Desktop

paperless manufacturing
direct connection to your IT infrastructure
Use of your familiar in-house applications
All the information you have on your PC directly available at the machine

HP - High Production

Used for quicker machining with programs which have many cycle calls or subprograms.

LAC - Load Adaptive Control

As standard, the drive parameters for machine tools are set to cope with the maximum expected workpiece weight. LAC adapts the settings for the rotary axis according to the workpiece. This means you benefit from maximum dynamic capability for each workpiece. Accordingly, HERMLE machining centres with swivelling rotary tables achieve better precision, surface quality and acceleration.