The Sinumerik 840D NCU 573.5 reportedly provides about 160% higher numericalcontrol performance, 300% PLC performance, and more CNC user memory combined with an integrated PLC 317-2DP. At maximum, the NCU 573.5 has 31 axes/spindles and 10 channels/10 mode groups.

Siemens Energy & Automation Inc.
Alpharetta, Ga.
siemenscnc.com