Machine Building

TRAK Machine Tools - Southwestern Industries, Inc.

Digital Transformation: Optimizing old processes with the CNC Digital Twin

Rancho Dominguez, California,

Siemens Xcelerator

Implement Siemens Digital Twin technology using Run MyVirtual Machine to simulate the entire machining process virtually
Validate tool paths, probe movements, and clearance before running the real job
Combine simulation with SINUMERIK ONE CNC and TRAK VMC-14SI automation (trunnion + probe) for adaptive machining

I wanted to simulate first – I didn’t want a very expensive mistake.

Les Tolnai, Manufacturing Engineer, TRAK Machine Tools

Zero expensive mistakes: Simulation prevented collisions and tool damage
Higher accuracy: Automated probing and rotational transformations ensured tight tolerances.
Time savings: Eliminated multiple setups; machine runs almost autonomously.
Confidence in automation: Operators can focus on other tasks while the machine self-adjusts.

CNC machinery manufacturer, USA
Specializing in toolroom mills, lathes & CNC retrofit solutions for low-volume machining