Machine Building

HELLER Machine Tools L.P.

Troy United States of America

From Virtual Validation to Predictable and Efficient Production at HELLER

Troy, Michigan,

United States of America

Siemens Xcelerator

Avoid costly machine crashes during runoff and prove‑out
Validate NC programs, dimensions and toolpaths before machining
Reduce machine downtime during setup and commissioning
Improve programmer and operator confidence before running on the real machine tool

Siemens Run MyVirtual Machine (Digital Twin) used as a true one‑to‑one replication of the CNC machine
Digital Twin driven by the real Siemens NC kernel, including machine mechatronics and kinematics
Accurate simulation of acceleration, deceleration, strokes and clearances
Enables full virtual prove‑out of parts, tool stick‑out and close‑clearance operations before execution on the real machine
Used both for production validation and operator training because it is an exact copy of the real machine

The digital twin allows me to see in the digital world any problems or programming issues. When it’s time to go on the machine in the real world, I know everything is proved out. It eliminates the downtime on the machine and saves a lot of money for customers.

Alexander Tretnjak Manager, HELLER Technology Center

Elimination of machine crashes, avoiding damage to critical components such as spindles and tables
Reduced machine downtime with no multi‑day outages due to crashes
Reduction in man‑hours for programming and prove‑out
Valuable training platform by using an exact digital copy of the customer machine
100% NC programvalidation before running on the real machine

Machine tool builder (OEM), subsidiary of the HELLER Group (Germany)
Troy, Michigan (USA)
CNC machining centers, flexible manufacturing systems, automation
Automotive, Aerospace, Energy

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Machine Building

HELLER Machine Tools L.P.

Troy United States of America

Machine Building

HELLER Machine Tools L.P.

Troy United States of America

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