Operator control and programming

User-friendly operating and programming made easy

The SINUMERIK Operate user interface offers many new, high-performance functions. This means that machining step and high-level language programming can be combined under a single system user interface, allowing for very fast, efficient and intuitive CNC programming and work preparation.

Operation

The numerous functions in SINUMERIK Operate ensure a high level of user-friendliness for the SINUMERIK controls. These include:

• Modern touch and gesture control
• Working with animated elements
• Pre-configured side screen

Setup

Thanks to an intelligent JOG mode and intuitive tool management in SINUMERIK Operate, all of the typical setup functions feature interactive, graphical support. This reduces the unproductive time to an absolute minimum.

• Measuring: The measuring of tools and workpieces is optimally supported in the intelligent JOG mode.
• Zero points: Integrated measuring cycles ensure the accuracy of the workpieces in the running machining process. Tool geometries or zero offsets are corrected fully automatically.
• Optimizing programs when running in several channels
• Tool management: Tool data and magazine position information is displayed very clearly on one screen.
• Operator protection: The intelligent system functions of SINUMERIK Safety Integrated allow user-friendly operation with the highest degree of safety for the operator and the machine.

Programming

SINUMERIK Operate offers the right programming for each task: DIN ISO for large series and the shortest cycle times and graphical programming for faster programming times for individual parts.

• CNC high-level language: Uniquely fast programming of multi-version workpieces and full flexibility in the workpiece spectrum
• ProgramGUIDE: User-friendly combination of SINUMERIK CNC programs with high-performance technology and measuring cycles
• Machining step programming (ShopMill/ShopTurn): Fast and easy programming of complex components, input and programming of each contour directly at the machine by means of a SINUMERIK contour calculator

Diagnostics

Machine failures can lead to serious losses in production, particularly in large series manufacturing. In case of an incident, SINUMERIK Operate provides intelligent diagnostic resources to ensure that machines can be made operationally ready again as quickly as possible. In addition to tools for bus diagnostics of drive, I/O and network components, a powerful trace function is available for recording and diagnosing NC, PLC and drive signals.