EMCONNECT facilitates easy access to digital production – all important information and systems are accessed centrally on the machine.  The familiar NC control and hence the familiar operation of the machine remain unchanged.
A clear and compact overview of the machine state, the machine data and the operating mode is available at a glance thanks to the emcoNNECT Dashboard.  The hardware basis of the EMCONNECT control centre is a 22“ multi-touch display teamed with an industrial PC and a keyboard including HMI hotkeys for easy and intuitive operation via a user interface optimised for touchscreen use.

Included as standard equipment in the Siemens machine version (Siemens 840D sl).
 

ESPRIT Applications:

• Complete CNC programming for up to 22-axis turning
• Turning/milling for single-spindle lathes
• Turning/milling for multi-carriage turning centers
• Turning/milling for multi-tasking machine tools including B axis

Simulations:

• Dry runs in dynamic volume view
• Shaded in the entire working environment: Machine tool, clamping devices, blank and workpiece
• Extensive collision detection: Tool, blank, workpiece clamping devices and target/actual workpiece comparison

Using CPS the result is 100 % production reliability, up to 80 % shorter set-up times and an enormous increase in productivity and operating efficiency.

• 100 % identical behavior of machine and PC
• Collision monitoring for clamps, parts, tools, tool holders and machine components
• Collisions can be completely eliminated before they even happen
• The machine's productivity is maximized
• Perfect tuning of both tooling systems
• Resimulation and optimization of existing NC programs
• Fewer rejects
• Ideal for internal machining and operator training courses (no machine downtimes!)
• Very little training required, as identical with the machine's user interface

The Sinumerik 840D sl is a universal and flexible CNC system. The Sinumerik 840D sl offers a wide range of functions. It is ideally suited for applications using the most diverse technologies. The Sinumerik 840D sl sets new standards with regard to dynamics, precision and ease of integration into networks.

With the Sinumerik 840D sl you profite from

• Utmost performance and flexibility
• System-wide openness
• Highly effective protection against personal injury and damage to the machine

Sinumerik & the digital process-assistent EMCONNECT

• EMCONNECT included in the standard machine with Siemens 840D sl
• With just one click you can switch between emcoNNECT and the NC control
• Full screen or sidebar mode

Highlights:

• Free contour programming
• Fast datum-setting process with touch probes
• Tilting the working plane
• Cylindrical surface machining
• 3-D tool compensation
• Fast execution through short block processing times

Their enhanced functionality and superior performance extends the potential of machine capabilities into the future. The product line spans from standard CNC applications up to the most complex machine tools and non-traditional applications. FANUC controls have a world-class reputation
for performance, precision, reliability and user-friendly operation, making them popular with the most demanding managers and operators alike. With more than 2.2 million controls already installed around the
globe, FANUC is the world’s leading CNC manufacturer. By choosing a machine tool with a FANUC CNC it will be available for production more often, process more parts and use less energy.

• Compatibility with all predecessor CNC versions
• Minimal integration required. Existing programs run without new/reprogramming
• Simple parts programming through fixed cycles and customer macros
  This is complemented by the easy to use MANUAL GUIDE i Dialog Programming
• Easy operation through a user-friendly graphics display for visual parts program checks
• Extensive help functions
• Interpolation in the nanometer range for the highest surface quality.
• Ethernet connectivity:
  CNC screens allow the operator to display parts programs which are saved in an FTP server directory and to load selected files onto the machine. Alternatively, files can be loaded onto the machine from a remote office with the parts program transfer tool with .
  drag & drop.

Advantages of the control with smart.TURN function include very easy programmability and thus an extremely short time from the idea to the finished component.
Easy completion of forms, default settings for globally valid values, selection options such as high-performance graphic support and simulation guarantee quick and straightforward operation. The redesigned smart.TURN user interface is based on the tried and tested HEIDENHAIN-DIN PLUS, because smart.TURN generates DIN PLUS programmes.  Thus, both the NC programmer and machine operator are provided with all important details while the programme is running. 
EMCO now offers their EMCOTURN E45 and EMCOTURN E65 turning machines with Heidenhain's CNC Pilot 640 control.