Sinumerik Operate Userguide 2015 10 BW en PDF

User Guide
My SINUMERIK Operate
Contents
1Introduction......................................................................... 9
2 SINUMERIK Operate........................................................... 11
2.1 Uniform user interface for turning and milling..................................... 12
2.2Help screens, animated elements, graphic view, tooltips, help............ 16
2.3 TSM-mode/zero offsets...................................................................... 18
2.4 Logging measurement results in JOG (standard log)............................ 19
2.5Retraction.......................................................................................... 22
2.6 Tool management.............................................................................. 23
2.7 Zero offset......................................................................................... 27
2.8 User variables.................................................................................... 28
2.9 Program management........................................................................ 29
2.10Programming................................................................................... 33
2.11 DXF Reader....................................................................................... 39
2.12 Execution from external storage (EES)............................................... 45
2.13Workpiece visualization.................................................................... 46
2.14 CNC operation in Automatic mode (AUTO)........................................ 48
2.15 Logging measurement results in the automatic mode........................ 52
2.16 Collision Avoidance.......................................................................... 54
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3 Turning technology............................................................ 57
3.1 Setting up.......................................................................................... 58
3.1.1 Setting the zero point...................................................................... 58
3.1.2 Workpiece zero............................................................................... 59
3.1.3 Tool measurement.......................................................................... 59
3.2 Manual Machine................................................................................ 62
3.3Programming..................................................................................... 64
3.3.1ShopTurn........................................................................................ 64
3.3.2programGUIDE................................................................................ 66
3.4Drilling.............................................................................................. 68
3.4.1 Overview of drilling cycles .............................................................. 68
3.4.2 Drilling centered/off-centered with ShopTurn................................... 73
3.4.3 Drilling with programGUIDE............................................................. 74
3.5Turning.............................................................................................. 76
3.5.1 Overview of the turning cycles......................................................... 76
3.6 Contour turning................................................................................. 79
3.6.1Overview of the turning cycles for the contour machining................... 79
3.6.2Contour turning with ShopTurn machining step programming.......... 80
3.6.3 Contour turning with programGUIDE................................................ 82
3.7Milling............................................................................................... 88
3.7.1 Overview of the milling cycles.......................................................... 88
3.8 Contour milling.................................................................................. 91
3.8.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining....................91
3.8.2Contour milling with ShopTurn machining step programming........... 93
3.8.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE................................................ 95
3.9Counterspindle.................................................................................. 98
3.10Measuring in the Automatic mode - in-process measurement............ 99
3.10.1 Measure workpiece....................................................................... 99
3.10.2Example...................................................................................... 100
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4 Milling technology........................................................... 103
4.1 Setting up........................................................................................ 104
4.1.1 Setting the zero point.................................................................... 104
4.1.2 Workpiece zero............................................................................. 105
4.1.3 Tool measurement........................................................................ 106
4.1.4 Face milling.................................................................................. 106
4.1.5 Swiveling in JOG........................................................................... 107
4.2 Manual Machine.............................................................................. 108
4.3Programming................................................................................... 109
4.3.1 ShopMill machining step programming.......................................... 109
4.3.2 programGUIDE (G-Code)................................................................ 111
4.4 Drilling cycles................................................................................... 113
4.5 Milling cycles....................................................................................117
4.6 Contour milling.................................................................................121
4.6.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining..................121
4.6.2Contour milling with ShopMill machining step programming.......... 123
4.6.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE (G-Code)................................ 125
4.7Miscellaneous...................................................................................128
4.8Measuring in the Automatic mode in-process measurement............135
4.8.1 Measure workpiece....................................................................... 135
4.8.2 Measure tool................................................................................. 137
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5 Multitasking (with SINUMERIK 840D sl)........................... 139
5.1 Tool management............................................................................ 140
5.2Turning-milling technology with ShopTurn and programGUIDE...........141
5.2.1 Swivel axis in TSM-mode............................................................... 141
5.2.2 Turning with ShopTurn and B axis.................................................. 141
5.2.3 Turning with programGUIDE and B axis.......................................... 142
5.2.4 Milling with ShopTurn and B axis................................................... 142
5.2.5 Milling with programGUIDE and B axis............................................ 144
5.3 Milling-turning technology with ShopMill and programGUIDE..................146
5.3.1TSM-mode.................................................................................... 146
5.3.2 Tool measuring............................................................................. 147
5.3.3 Face milling/stock removal............................................................. 148
5.3.4 Overview of the turning cycles in the milling technology................ 149
5.3.5 Contour turning in the milling technology...................................... 152
5.3.5.1Overview of the contour turning cycles....................................... 152
5.3.5.2Contour turning with programGUIDE in the milling technology.... 154
5.3.5.3 Contour turning with ShopMill when milling............................... 158
5.4 Multi-channel machining.................................................................. 160
5.4.1 Machine basic screen.................................................................... 160
5.4.2 programSync multi-channel........................................................... 161
5.4.3 Multi-channel program data.......................................................... 162
5.4.4 Dual editor.................................................................................... 162
5.4.5 Time synchronization.................................................................... 163
5.4.6 Synchronous view......................................................................... 164
5.4.7Simulation.................................................................................... 164
5.4.8 Determining the machining time, optimization............................... 165
5.4.9 Program control............................................................................ 166
6Appendix.......................................................................... 169
6.1G-Code............................................................................................ 169
6.2Shortcuts..........................................................................................170
6.3 Gesture control Smart Operate.......................................................173
6.4 Further information..........................................................................174
7Index................................................................................ 177
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Contents 7
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1 Introduction
The SINUMERIK Operate user interface provides a clear and intuitive user and
programming interface. This provides a uniform look & feel not only for turning
and milling but also the connection of machining step and high-level language
programming under a single system user interface. SINUMERIK Operate V4.7
also brings new, powerful functions.
This user guide provides you with an overview of the range of functions of
SINUMERIK Operate and gives you useful tips and tricks for your daily work.
In addition to the SINUMERIK Operate chapter with general operating tips
the other chapters give practical expert knowledge for the milling, turning and
working with multitasking machines. The appendix contains an overview of the
SINUMERIK Operate shortcuts and an overview of G code commands.
Introduction 9
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2 SINUMERIK Operate
SINUMERIK Operate has a uniform operating and programming interface with

powerful functions for turning and milling. The functions and operating instruc-
tions described in this chapter therefore apply irrespective of whether you work
on a turning or a milling machine or at a machining center.
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2.1 Uniform user interface for turning and milling
SINUMERIK Operate has a uniform operating and programming interface with

powerful functions for turning and milling. The functions and operating instruc-
tions described in this chapter therefore apply irrespective of whether you work
on a turning or a milling machine or at a machining center.
HMI-Advanced, ShopMill and ShopTurn combined under a single interface

Intuitive and clear operation and programming, including animated
elements
Representation in the modern Windows style
New powerful functions
Setup, programming, tool and program management
for complete machining
Multi-channel capability with ShopTurn for multi-channel machines,
among other things, synchronization of programs with programSYNC
and much more
CNC programming for the highest level of productivity using
programGUIDE
Machining step programming for the shortest programming time with
ShopMill and ShopTurn
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The following overview provides an initial introduction to the look & feel of
SINUMERIK Operate:
Setting-up operation
A single user interface for almost all SINUMERIK controllers
Turning Milling
SINUMERIK Operate universal
SINUMERIK Operate turning
SINUMERIK Operate milling
Tool management
Efficient management of the tool data including all details and sister tool
handling
Turning Milling
Program manager
Time savings thanks to user-friendly data transmission and simple program
handling
Turning Milling
Backing up Preview window ... Multiple clamping for

setup data ... ShopMill
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programGUIDE
Maximum productivity and flexibility in the programming combined with inno-
vative technology and machining cycles
Turning Milling
ShopTurn/ShopMill
In addition to programGUIDE, ShopTurn/ShopMill offers the unique machining
step programming to achieve the shortest programming times in the single-part
production.
Turning Milling
2.2 Help screens, animated elements, graphic view, tooltips,
help
Help screens ...
A help screen is displayed for each machining

cycle. The current parameter is color-high-
lighted in the help screen.
Animated elements
Animated elements help you for the parame-

terization of cycles with intuitive animation of
the motion sequences.
The animation starts automatically after a few

seconds.
The Graphic view softkey can be used to

change to the individual cycle screens or to
call the broken-line graphics for the complete
workpiece.
Ctrl+G shortcut
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A tooltip is displayed for each input field.
Selection fields are indicated with the addi-
tional symbol in the tooltip.
If an entered value is not permitted, the

tooltip and the input field are displayed in red
font and with a red background, respectively.
The Help key fetches the context-sensitive

help that can be used in all screens (also in
the machine data area).
2.3 TSM-mode/zero offsets
or
In TSM cycle (manual mode), you can, among

other things,
perform a tool change (T) also with spare

tool, with direct access from the tool table,
define the spindle speed and direction (S),
enter M functions (M),
activate zero offsets,
select the machining plane,
specify the gear stage.
For selection fields, such as Spindle M func-

tion or Machining plane, you can use the
Select key to make a selection; clicking any
button opens the list.
or
In the Set ZO dialog box, you can write

direct position values for individual axes in
the actual value display.
The difference between the position value in

the machine coordinate system (MCS) and the
workpiece coordinate system (WCS) is saved
in the active zero offset.
Note: More information about setup functions in JOG and for in-process measurements
can be found in the appropriate chapters for turning or milling.
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2.4 Logging measurement results in JOG (standard log)
The results when making measurements in

JOG can be logged: At the end of the measur-
ing operation, the Measurement log softkey
is displayed for this purpose.
A standard protocol is automatically created

by pressing the softkey. This contains the
measurement results of the last measurement
version executed.
For milling, the function is available for mea-

suring the workpiece and tool, for turning, for
measuring the tool.
You can configure the output in the Settings
for the measurement log screen form. The
following settings are possible:
Protocol format:
Text format (*.txt)
Table format (*.csv)
Log data:
New (reject old log data)
Attach (attach to old log data)
Log archive:
Archive directory (complete path)
Log file name:
Log file name (file extension correspond-

ing to what was selected under the log
format)
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Open the measurement log in program man-
agement under the configured archive path.
The measurement log always includes the fol-

lowing data:
Date and time when the log was written to
Log name with path
Measurement version
Correction target
Setpoints, measured values and

differences
Note: The measurement protocols are

output in English, independently of the
interface language.
2.5 Retraction
The Retract function allows the tool to be

manually retracted after an interruption as a
result of power failure. In the JOG mode, after
the interruption, the tool can be retracted
from the workpiece in the tool direction. Typi-
cal applications include machining opera-
tions, using swivel cycle CYCLE800, 5-axis
machining operations with TRAORI as well as
tapping without compensating chuck. When a
thread tapping tool is retracted, the spindle
direction of rotation and linear motion is
interpolated in the retraction direction so that
the thread is not damaged.
This means that machining can be continued

at the point of interruption.
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2.6 Tool management
or
Tools with their complete operating data can

be managed in the tool list. This includes:
The tool type (displayed as an icon)
The unique tool name

(max. 24 characters)
Number of cutting edges per tool (max. 9)
Tool length and diameter and/or cutting

plate geometry
Tools with the same name are cre-
ated as sister tools. In the ST col- Nose angle for drills or number of teeth
umn (ST = Sister tool), the sister for milling tools
tools are identified with an incre-
D
irection of spindle rotation and coolant
menting number.
(level 1 and 2)
or
You can view the tool details, such as tool sta-

tus, using the Details softkey. The tool is dis-
played graphically.
or
The tool wear list contains all the information

required during operation.
You can automatically monitor the tools

working times via the workpiece count, tool
life or wear.
In addition, you can disable tools when you

no longer wish to use them.
The following overview shows the used sym-

bols and explains the tool status:
Icon/Designation Meaning
Red X The tool is disabled.
Yellow triangle pointing The prewarning limit has been reached.

downward
Yellow triangle pointing upward The tool is in a special state.

Place the cursor on the marked tool. A
tooltip provides a short description.
Green border The tool is preselected.
Magazine/location number Meaning
Green double arrow The magazine location is positioned at the

change position.
Gray double arrow (configurable) The magazine location is positioned at the

loading position.
Red X The magazine location is disabled.
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or
When creating new tools, you can select the

required tool from transparent tables for the
particular tool types. For example, favorites
are combined in a separate table. In the table
listing the favorites, you can import a tool
using the Tool from file entry (see Tool list
-> Settings).
It is also possible to create a multitool when

using a milling spindle or a double tool
holder.
or
Click the Find softkey to open the tool

search. You can search for tools, magazine
locations or empty locations.
Ctrl+F shortcut
or
In the settings you can also select as to

whether the tools should be graphically
shown in the magazine.
Here you can activate whether the tool is read

into or read out of a file (*.ini or *.to). When
creating a tool, in the New tool favorites
dialog, the Tool from file entry is displayed.
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2.7 Zero offset
This view lists all zero offsets and frames

active at runtime as well as the actual values
of the Machine Coordinate System (MCS) and
Workpiece Coordinate System (WCS).
Rotations, scaling and mirroring also shown

as icons
Active zero offsets can be edited in the

Reset status.
This view shows an overview of all offsets.
All settable offsets, divided into coarse and

fine offsets, are displayed in the Zero Offset -
G54..G599 window. Rotation, scaling and
mirroring are displayed.
2.8 User variables
You can display the list of the user variables

that you defined.
You can define the following variables:
Global R parameters:
Can be defined across channels
R parameters (arithmetic parameters):

Can be defined for each channel with a
different value
Global user variables GUD:

Are valid in all programs
Local user variables LUD:

Are valid in the program in which they
were defined
Modal user variables PUD:

Are valid in the program in which they
were defined, as well as all of the subrou-
tines called by this program
Please refer to the documentation for more

detailed information about defining variables
and using parameters.
You can activate the display of comments for

user variables using the Display comments
softkey.
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2.9 Program management
Using the Program Manager, you can manage

folders and programs analogous to Windows
Explorer.
You can find functions such as copying,

selecting etc. on the vertical softkey bar.
Active programs have a green background.
The capacity of external data storage media

and/or the NC memory is displayed at the bot-
tom right.
You can directly access drives/network drives

from the horizontal softkey bar. Depending
on the configuration, you can directly access
user and manufacturer cycles.
The shortcuts for program manage-

ment can be found in the appendix.
or
You can create folders and programs in a

tree structure, on local drives and on the NC.
The program names of the part programs
have a maximum length of 24 characters.
On the NC, on external data storage media as
well as on local drives, you can manage subdi-
rectories and save and display files of any
type (e.g. *.png, *.pdf, *.dxf1), *.xml).
1) Using the DXF Reader option, in the

program manager you can open DXF
files with the DXF Reader (see Chapter
DXF Reader).
You use the Preview window softkey to acti-

vate the display of the preview window.
You can rename programs and folders in the

Properties dialog. You can also define access
rights for programs and folders, such as
according to service, user, etc.
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To backup and archive programs or program
directories, you can create archives on drives/
network drives.
A data backup for the complete setup data,

such as zero offsets, tool data, etc., can be
performed for ShopMill/ShopTurn or pro-
gramGUIDE programs. This allows a simple
restore of workpiece setups.
You can use the Multiple clamping function
to group the machining programs for the
respective clampings to form a complete
program. The machining programs for the
clampings can be identical or differ, as
necessary.
The machining steps are sorted in this

program so that the number of tool changes
(and thus the idle times) is reduced to a
minimum.
In this view, you assign the associated zero

offsets and programs to the clampings.
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2.10 Programming
SINUMERIK Operate provides the appropriate programming method for every

field of application.
ShopMill/ShopTurn programGUIDE programSYNC ISO-Code

workstep DIN/ISO&SINUMERIK multi channel with cycle support
programming high-level language programming
Designed for Designed for maxi- Increased produc- Designed for maxi-
shortest program- mal flexibility and tivity for multi- mal ISO-code
ming time shortest machining channel machines compatibility
Tailored for single time Suitable for single- Focused on medium
parts and small Tailored for piece small-batch to large batch sizes
batch sizes medium to large and batch
batch sizes production
The user and programming interface is uniform for all cycle screen forms irre-
spective of whether you use programGUIDE or ShopMill/ShopTurn. The only
difference, the tool call and the technological information are directly integrated
in the cycle for ShopMill/ShopTurn. More detailed information on the cycles is
contained in the turning and milling sections.
Tips for working with the editors and the cycle screens, such as how to structure
programs using blocks, follow.
You can configure the editor under ShopMill/
ShopTurn or programGUIDE. You can also set
as to whether, e.g. line breaks should be dis-
played also for cycle calls, cycles should be
shown as work steps or machining times (sim-
ulation) should be determined. The machin-
ing times can be determined and saved block
by block.
CTRL+I shortcut
Calculating the time from/up to line/block
If, for example, you want to compare pro-

grams or transfer program sections from one
program to another program, you can open
two programs concurrently.
Cursor right
Open another program
You can use the Next window key to

the switch between the windows.
Click the Close softkey to close the second

program.
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In the editor, you can find the Subroutine
function under the Various softkey. Using
this function you can insert a subroutine call
in your program:
CALL = calls a subroutine from the NC

memory
# EXTCALL = Call of a subprogram from a local

drive/USB/network
Subroutines are opened in an extended win-

dow, in parallel to the program.
Note: Subroutines are called using

CALL or EXTCALL, depending on
whether you are using the Execution
from external storage (EES) option.
Click the Find softkey to start the search in
the editors.
Ctrl+F shortcut
If you select a line before calling the search

screen, the selected text will be transferred to
the search field.
For better readability and transparency, the

NC program syntax is color-coded:
Comments (gray)
NC blocks/functions (black)
Tool calls/speed/feed rate (blue)
G0 rapid traverse (red)
G1 (green)
G2,G3 (petrol blue)
To structure large programs and individual

machining steps, you can form program
blocks in ShopMill/ShopTurn and in pro-
gramGUIDE. The lines selected in the editor
are grouped to form a program block. You can
create additional program blocks within one
program block (Block in block).
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To ungroup a program block, navigate to the
end of the block (end of block mark). The
Ungroup block softkey is displayed instead
of Create block.
or
You can open and close the program blocks of

the program.
or
You can use the arrow keys to open and close

individual blocks.
You can use parameters and variables to

define the ShopMill/ShopTurn or pro-
gramGUIDE cycles.
For more information about defining variables

and the use of parameters, consult the
documentation.
Certain parameters can be parameterized
using setting data (SD) using the Technology
scaling in cycle screen forms function; for
example, the dwell time or the safety clear-
ance for deep-hole drilling. These are then no
longer displayed in the cycle screen forms.
The machine builder (OEM) must parameter-

ize the function so that it is available.
In ShopMill/ShopTurn, the feedrate/speed val-

ues are converted automatically by pressing
the SELECT button.
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2.11 DXF Reader
Using the integrated DXF Reader (option), you can transfer and/or extract con-
tours and positions from DXF files. You can directly open DXF files from the Pro-
gram Manager or in the contour and position pattern cycles using the Import
from DXF softkey. If necessary, in the DXF Reader you can rationalize the data
that has been imported. You can also set the tolerance to identify gaps in the
geometry. You can then transfer the selected contour or positions into the
program.
DXF Reader in the Program Manager
You can open DXF files in the DXF Reader

using the Program Manager. Here, you can
either automatically rationalize the DXF data,
or you can select the required layer.
Importing DXF data into the contour computer
Enter the name of the new contour in the

New contour dialog. Dialog Open DXF file
is displayed after entering the name. Here,
you can select the DXF file from which you
wish to accept the contour. Confirm your
selection with OK.
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or
Here, you can either automatically rationalize

the DXF data, or you can select the required
layer as shown in the example. Rationalized
DXF files can be buffered as new DXF file.
Select a contour element.
Accept the selected contour element.
For the selected element, define the start of

the contour, and confirm your selection with
OK. In the example, the start of the contour
is located at the starting point of the contour
element.
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Accept the remaining contour elements. The
contour is transferred into the contour com-
puter using the OK softkey.
Importing DXF data into the position patterns
Under the particular technologies, for the

position pattern, you can import the positions
from a DXF file. The procedure in the DXF
Reader is analogous to accepting contours.
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2.12 Execution from external storage (EES)
Using the EES function, you can execute and call part programs directly from
internal or external storage media.
You have the following advantages when executing programs in the EES mode:
The restrictions that are applicable for programs for Execute from exter-
nal and Execute from external subroutine (EXTCALL) no reverse jumps,
no wide jumps, no long program loops (goto/gotof/gotob) have been
resolved with EES.
The size of the part program is only restricted by the size of the external
data archive.
Standard syntax for subroutine call, independent of the archive location of
the subroutine (EXTCALL call is not required).
Program correction is possible for NC stop.
Note: If necessary, contact your machine builder (OEM) regarding this function.
2.13 Workpiece visualization
To increase the programming reliability and as control capability, SINUMERIK

Operate provides a user-friendly simulation (2D and 3D) as well as the fast dis-
play for mold making applications.
Simulation
or
The simulation offers the following different

views:
3D simulation with 3-level view and vol-

ume model of the finished part.
The shortcuts for operating the simula-

tion are contained in the appendix.
The machining time is calculated

automatically (display at the lower
right).
or
Details zoom, magnifying glass for enlarg-

ing a workpiece detail, rotate view.

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or
3D cross-section view details.

Moldmaking quick view
The mold making view is available in the edit

mode for especially large part programs.
G0, G1, G2, G3, BSPLINE and POLY lines, VEK-

TOREN as well as points that can be displayed
and hidden are shown.
Cycle processing is not shown.
Rotary axis as well as vector programming for

5-axis programming is supported.
The syntax is not checked.
2.14 CNC operation in Automatic mode (AUTO)
For the automatic mode, in addition to the

test feedrate and the reduced rapid traverse,
you can define whether the machining time is
to be recorded and displayed.
In so doing you can select between non-

modal and block-by-block.
In addition, you can define as to whether the

machining times should be saved.
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You can perform a block search in the Reset
machine status. The program data is prepared
so that all relevant parameters (tool, zero off-
sets, M functions, etc.) are available when the
program is entered.
The following search variants are available:
Targeted at the interruption point, even

after power off, is also possible
Requirement: The program is To any CNC block in the DIN/ISO programs

selected and the controller is in To any subroutine levels in DIN/ISO
Reset status. programs
In ShopMill/ShopTurn machining step

programs
In the position patterns for the ShopMill/

ShopTurn machining step programming
Accelerated block search in large mold

making programs
The block search can be customized:
With calculation/without calculation
With approach/without approach
or
If required, you can activate the simultaneous

recording while machining the workpiece.
You can select various display formats for the

simultaneous recording.
The shortcuts for the simultaneous

recording are described in the appendix.
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You can influence the execution of a program
in AUTO and MDA mode:
PRT no axis movement

You can also activate the program process-
ing without axis movements, also together
with the Dry run feedrate function.
DRY dry run feedrate

The traversing velocity programmed in
conjunction with G1, G2, G3, CIP and CT is
replaced with a defined dry run feedrate.
Caution for activated dry run feedrate - the
modified feedrate values may cause a vio-
lation of the cutting rate.
RG0 reduced rapid traverse

You define the reduced rapid traverse in
the settings for Automatic mode.
M01 programmed Stop 1

The program processing stops for those
blocks in which the M01 supplementary
function is programmed. In this way you
can check the previously-obtained result
during the machining of a workpiece.
DRF handwheel offset

This selection enables an additional incre-
mental zero offset with the electronic
handwheel while being machined in Auto-
matic mode.
SKP
Skip blocks are skipped during machining.
MRD
The display of the measurement result can
be activated or deactivated while the pro-
gram is being executed.
2.15 Logging measurement results in the automatic mode
When measuring workpieces and tools in the automatic mode (CYCLE 150,
CYCLE 151) you can output measurement results to a measurement log.
You can configure the output in the Mea-

surement result screen form. The following
settings are also possible:
Display mode:
autom. 8s
NC start
for alarm
Log:
off
on
last measurement
Log type:
Standard log
User log
Log format:
Text format (*.txt)

Table format (*.csv)
Log data:
New (reject old log data)

Attach (attach to old log data)
Log archive:
Archive directory (complete path)
Log file name:
Log file name (file extension correspond-

ing to what was selected under the log
format)
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Open the measurement log in program man-
agement under the configured archive path.
The measurement log always also includes

the following data:
Date and time when the log was written to
Log name with path
Measurement version
Correction target
Setpoints, measured values and

differences
Note: The measurement protocols are

output in English, independently of the
interface language.
2.16 Collision Avoidance
The SINUMERIK Collision Avoidance option

provides optimum protection against
unwanted collisions of moving machine com-
ponents with static machine components. The
collision monitoring is also possible for com-
plex machining, such as 5-axis simultaneous
milling and turning with the B-axis.
Note: Prerequisite for use of the colli-

sion monitoring is the availability of
the relevant machine data and the
appropriate visualization.
The collision monitoring can be activated in

the Machine operating area for the JOG, MDA
and Automatic operating modes.
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or
A 3-D visualization of the collision monitoring

is available for the simultaneous recording in
the Automatic operating mode.
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3 Turning technology
In addition to the guidelines for setup and programming, this chapter provides
an overview of the technology cycles for drilling, turning, contour turning,
milling and contour milling. You can also obtain information on the machining
of workpieces on a counter-spindle and an overview of the cycles for the
in-process measurement.
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3.1 Setting up
The following sections contain information for setting the zero offset and mea-
suring workpieces and tools in JOG.
3.1.1 Setting the zero point


Requirement: A zero offset must be

active.
Note: The Set WO function is also

possible in the STOP state.
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3.1.2 Workpiece zero
You are guided graphically for setting the

workpiece zero.
To determine the zero point, determine the

length of the workpiece and save the position
of the cylinder face surface in the direction Z
in a zero offset.
When the workpiece zero/zero offset is calcu-

lated, the tool length is automatically taken
into account.
If you wish to measure the workpiece zero in

Measuring Only mode, the measured values
are merely displayed without any changes
being made to the coordinate system.
3.1.3 Tool measurement
You are guided graphically for calibrating the

tools (all tool types).
If you wish to measure your tools with a tool
probe, the machine manufacturer must
parameterize special measuring functions for
that purpose.
Enter the cutting edge position and the radius

or diameter of the tool in the tool list before
performing the actual measurement.
If turning tools with tool carrier that can be

oriented are measured around Y using any
Note: Information about logging positions of the swivel axis, then it should be
measurement results is provided in taken into consideration that the turning tool
Chapter Logging measurement is measured with the same tool position in
results in JOG both axes X/Z, assuming that this is possible.
During the tool measurement, you can also

scratch at the primary or counterclamping
holder (fixed point in the machine).
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Define the main and counterclamp holder in
the spindle chuck data.
Parameter ZC1 is used as reference point for

the tool measurement.
You must enter this parameter if you are

machining with the counterspindle! This func-
tion is available only in the ShopTurn machin-
ing step programming.
3.2 Manual Machine
The Manual Machine operating area provides

you with machining capabilities as for a cycle
turning machine. All important machining
actions can be performed without an associ-
ated part program needing to be created.
The following functions are available:
Measure tool
Traverse axes
Set zero offset (ZO)
Turn straight line / circle

Note: Overviews of the drilling,
turning, milling and contour-turning Drill, such as centered drilling, centering,
cycles are contained in Section 3.3, deep-hole drilling
Programming.
Turn, such as stock removal, grooving,
thread cutting
Mill, such as face milling, pocket milling,

multi-edge stud milling
Turn contour
User-friendly input screens with help screens

and animated elements are available for
parameterizing the cycles.
For the manual workpiece machining, the

axes and spindles are controlled using the fol-
lowing options:
Control of the cross slides using
Handwheels of the X- and Z-axis, or
Axis direction switches.
Spindle control using
Spindle rotation direction switches.
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The following example with a stock-removal cycle illustrates the operation as a
Manual Machine.
First position the axes, in the example,

X=250, Z=100.
Parameterize the stock-removal cycle.
After the acceptance, start the machining

with CYCLE START.
3.3 Programming
This section provides you with an overview of the design of the programs under
ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE.
3.3.1 ShopTurn
Each program line in the ShopTurn machining step editor represents a techno-
logical machining step (example: face turning, centering, ...) or the geometric
data required for the machining steps (position patterns or contours). You do
not need any knowledge of DIN/ISO for entering the individual machining steps.
All required technical and geometric parameters are entered in cycle screen
forms. If necessary you can also enter DIN/ISO blocks and control functions in
the machining step editor.
The example shows the linking of the con-

tours with the associated stock removal
cycles.
You can decide in the program header

whether a value from the program is to be
written to the zero offset. This avoids the
need for the separate back up of the zero
points.
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The technology data is directly integrated in
the cycle.
The workpiece is shown dynamically during

programming.
You can also enter parameters in the input

fields of the cycles.
3.3.2 programGUIDE
In programGUIDE, in additional to the DIN/ISO editor, the technology cycles are

also available similar to the ShopTurn machining step programming. This
ensures an optimum integration. You also enter the calls for tool, feedrate,
spindle speed, etc. in the DIN/ISO editor.
The following figure shows the structure of a program.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Program header 4. Approach
2. Tool call 5. Cycle call
3. Technology block 6. Retract
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As example, you see from the above example
the technology cycle for stock removal (see
cycle call).
3.4 Drilling
This section provides an overview of the drilling cycles in the ShopTurn

machining step programming and programGUIDE. As an example, the cycles for
centered and off-centered drilling for ShopTurn machining step programming
and programGUIDE are explained.
3.4.1 Overview of drilling cycles
An overview of the drilling cycles in ShopTurn machining step programming and

programGUIDE with application tips is shown below.
Only ShopTurn
Cycle to generate Cycle for creating

centric drill holes centric threads with a
with a static tool static tool
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Cycle for centering at
For ShopTurn, only with a driven tool
any positions
ShopTurn:
Cycle for drilling Cycle for drilling cor-

holes in an infeed at rective work with a programGUIDE:
any positions reamer at any
positions
For ShopTurn, Cycle for boring

only with a For ShopTurn, drilled hole diameters
driven tool only with a with special boring
driven tool tools at any positions
Cycle to create holes Cycle to create holes
with more than one with more than one
infeed at any infeed at any posi-
position tion, with extended
drilling strategies, for
example, a pilot hole
For ShopTurn, or soft first cut, for
only with a example.
driven tool
The use of deep hole
drills (gun drills) is
supported.
For ShopTurn,
only with a
driven tool
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Cycle for tapping at Cycle for thread cut-
any positions ting with special drill
and thread milling
cutters at any
For ShopTurn, positions
only with a
driven tool
For ShopTurn,
only with a
driven tool
Cycle for the input of Cycle for the input of Cycle to enter any
free positional data a position series number of positions
with the same spac-
ing on a matrix/grid
Cycle to enter any Cycle for entering a Cycle to enter posi-

number of positions circle of holes tions along an arc
with the same spac- with a defined radius.
ing on a frame
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3.4.2 Drilling centered/off-centered with ShopTurn
The following example explains how you drill a centered/off-centered hole with
ShopTurn machining step programming.
You can use this cycle to drill a hole in the

center of the end face. You can choose
between chip breaking during drilling or
retraction from the workpiece for stock
removal.
During machining, either the main spindle or

the counterspindle rotates. You can use a
drill, a rotary drill or even a milling cutter as
the tool.
This cycle is available only under
ShopTurn.
Use the Drill cycle if you wish to machine a

hole at any position on the face or peripheral
surface.
Here, enter feed F, final depth X1 and dwell

time DT.
In addition, you can parameterize Spot drill-

ing and Through drilling. Then, using the
Position cycle, you can define the drilling
position (see below).
e.g.
You can define a maximum of eight drill posi-

tions. To program other freely programmable
positions, you must call the Freely program-
mable positions function again.
3.4.3 Drilling with programGUIDE
Use the Drill cycle if you wish to machine a

hole at any position (centered or off centered)
on the face or peripheral surface.
You can select whether you wish to machine

a hole on the face or peripheral surface at
machining level PL. Enter the drilling depth in
the field Z1.
In addition, you can parameterize Spot drill-

ing and Through drilling. Then, using the
Position cycle, you can define the drilling
position (see below).
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e.g.
You can define a maximum of eight drill posi-

tions. To program other freely programmable
positions, you must call the Freely program-
mable positions function again.
Note: You define the technology

data, such as tool, direction of spin-
dle rotation, feedrate, etc., before
calling the cycle.
For the machining on the end face,

activate the TRANSMIT function; for
machining operations on the
peripheral surface, activate the TRA-
CYL function. The position pattern
must be deselected again with
MCALL.
3.5 Turning
This section provides an overview of the turning cycles in the ShopTurn machin-
ing step programming and programGUIDE.
3.5.1 Overview of the turning cycles
Cycle for turning a Cycle for turning a Cycle for turning a

shoulder or, for shoulder with corner conical shoulder with
example, for simple rounding or chamfers optional corner
face turning rounding or chamfers
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Grooving cycle with- Extended grooving Extended grooving
out rounding cycle with optional cycle on conical
rounding or chamfers turned parts
and additional
conicity
Cycle for external or Cycle for external or Cycle for external or Cycle for external or
internal undercuts internal undercuts internal thread internal thread
according to the according to the undercuts according undercuts without
standard E standard F to the DIN standard any standard (freely
programmable)
Thread cycle for lon- Thread cycle for Thread cycle for face Thread cycle for
gitudinal thread tapered threads thread chaining different
threads in a single
operation
Cycle for parting rod

parts
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3.6 Contour turning
This section provides an overview of the contour machining cycles in the

ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE. The contour turn-
ing with ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE is
explained as an example.
3.6.1 Overview of the turning cycles for the contour machining
or
Stock removal cycle

Note: Manual Machine does not sup-
for machining any
port residual material detection.
contours with the
stock removal tech-
nology; it can be
combined with auto-
matic residual mate-
rial detection
or
Grooving cycle for

machining any con-
tours with the
plunge-cutting tech-
nology; it can be
combined with auto-
rial detection
or
Plunge-turning cycle
for machining any
contours with the
plunge-turning tech-
nology; it can be
combined with auto-
rial detection
Note: The technologies can be combined on a contour!
3.6.2 Contour turning with ShopTurn machining step

programming
Create a new contour in the contour

calculator.
You can enter as many as 256

geometric elements.
Note: Contours can be renamed.
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The settings that can be selected for stock
removal and stock removal residual material
include:
Align cut segmentation to edges
Alternating cutting depth
The Stock removal residual material cycle

automatically performs a residual material
detection.
The contour and the stock removal cycles are

linked in the machining step editor.
Before the residual stock removal cycle,

you must always set a preceding
roughing cycle on which the residual
stock removal is based.
You can also program several succes-

sive residual material cycles, when, for
example, different tools must be used.
3.6.3 Contour turning with programGUIDE
The contour call and calls of the stock removal and residual stock removal cycles
are explained using the following example program.
1.
2.
3.
1. Contour call 3. Stock removal along contour
2. Stock removal along contour
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You have the following ways of including a contour call in a programGUIDE
program:
The contour is contained in the main program directly

behind M30
The contour is contained in a subroutine
The contour is contained in the main program

between two labels
Call using labels in a subroutine
We start by adding the contour call, in our example, the call is made using the
contour name. The contour is then written and added at the program end
(M30). In our example, the contour is given the name AS1.
First insert the contour call at the desired

location in the program. Note the above fig-
ure for contour calls.
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In the next step, we add the cycles for the stock removal.
Enter a name in the PRG input field. This

name is arbitrary, but must be unique. This
means, for example, that the name must not
be the same as the name of the contour to be
machined. In the example, enter the name
TEMP1.
Because the contour used in our example also

has relief-cut elements that cannot be
machined with the stock-removal tool, resid-
Note: The contour name for the ual material results. This residual material is
residual stock removal must be cut in the next machining operation. Conse-
unique because it will be used again quently, the Residual material parameter
in the next stock-removal cycle. must be set to yes. You must also specify a
name for the residual-material contour, in our
example, AS1R.
In the further program execution, the tool is

now changed and the residual material stock
removal cycle added.
In the residual material stock removal cycle,
enter a name in the PRG input field, in the
example, TEMP2. You must now enter the
name of the stock-removal contour from the
previous stock-removal cycle in the CON
input field. In our example, AS1R.
If residual material also results in this machin-

ing step, the Residual material parameter
can also be set to yes here and a further
residual-material contour created. In the
example, we select, however, no.
Finally, the contour is finished. To do this, select the stock removal cycle again.
Enter the name TEMP3 in the PRG input

field. Select the value no for the Residual
material parameter and finish in the
Machining field.
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You must still define and add the target contour after the program end (M30).

calculator.

geometric elements.
3.7 Milling
This section provides an overview of the milling cycles in the ShopTurn machin-
ing step programming and programGUIDE.
3.7.1 Overview of the milling cycles
Cycle to produce a Cycle to produce a

rectangular pocket circular pocket on the
on the end face or end face or the
the peripheral peripheral surface
surface
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Cycle to produce a Cycle to produce a Cycle to produce a
rectangular spigot circular spigot with a polyhedron on the
with a rectangular round blank on the end face
blank on the end face end face or the
or the peripheral peripheral surface
surface
Cycle to produce lon- Cycle to produce any Cycle to produce Cycle to produce
gitudinal grooves on number of circumfer- open grooves on the elongated holes on
the end face or the ential grooves on the end face or the the end face or the
peripheral surface end face or the peripheral surface peripheral surface
peripheral surface using the vortex mill-
ing or plunge cutting
technologies Only in
programGUIDE
To produce internal
or external threads
on the end face or
the peripheral sur-
face using the milling
technology
Engraving cycle for

characters and num-
bers on the end face
or the peripheral sur-
face with any
alignment
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3.8 Contour milling
This section provides an overview of the contour milling cycles in the ShopTurn
machining step programming and programGUIDE. The contour milling with
ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE is explained as an
example.
3.8.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining
Cycle for machining

arbitrary contours by
milling along the
contour path on the
end face or the
peripheral surface
Cycle for centered Cycle for drilling for

drilling for the spe- the specific predrill-
cific predrilling of a ing of a start hole for
start hole for pocket pocket milling
milling
or
Cycle for machining

any pocket contours
on the end face and
the peripheral sur-
face; it can be com-
bined with automatic
residual material
detection
or
Cycle to produce any

spigot contours with
a defined initial blank
on the end face and
the peripheral sur-
face; it can be com-
bined with automatic
residual material
detection
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3.8.2 Contour milling with ShopTurn machining step
programming
You can define open contours or closed con-

tours (pockets, islands, spigots) and machine
them with path milling or milling cycles.
In the example, a raw and finished part con-

tour is created in the contour calculator. Con-
tours for spigots must be closed. ShopTurn
interprets the first specified contour as a
blank contour and all others as spigots.

geometric elements.
Define whether the contour is to be created

on the end face or the peripheral surface.
The contours and the milling cycle are linked
in the machining step editor.
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3.8.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE
The contour call for the unmachined and finished part and the call for the
Mill spigot milling cycle are explained using the following example program.
1.
2.
3.
1. Contour call, blank 3. Contour milling
2. Contour call, finished part
For the machining on the end face, activate the TRANSMIT function; for machining oper-
ations on the peripheral surface, activate the TRACYL function. TRAFOOF deselects the
transformations again.
program:
The contour is contained in the main program directly

behind M30

between two labels
First insert the contour calls at the desired

location in the program.
Note the above figure for contour calls.
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Create the unmachined and finished part con-
tour in the contour calculator.

geometric elements.
Enter the name for a program to be generated

and select the machining plane. The program
names can be chosen freely.
During the program execution, the G codes

for the stock removal or the milling of con-
tour elements using CYCLE952 (contour turn-
ing) or CYCLE63 (contour milling), including
the residual material removal, will be gener-
ated in the program described above. Since
these are normal NC programs, you can con-
tinue to use them, for example, to use the
calculated code for a cycle-free and thus
faster program.
3.9 Counterspindle
If your lathe has a counterspindle, you can machine workpieces using turning,
drilling and milling functions on the front and rear faces without reclamping the
workpiece manually.
The cycle and contour definition support is

identical to that for machining with the main
spindle; the Z axis values are simply mirrored.
A dialog provides support for the transfer of

the main spindle to the counterspindle. You
can choose between the following options for
the transfer:
Gripping: Grip the workpiece with the

counterspindle
Withdrawing: Withdraw the workpiece

from the main spindle with the
counterspindle
Rear face: Move the workpiece with the

counterspindle to the new machining
position
Complete: Grip, withdraw (optionally with

cutting-off) and rear face steps
Front face: Zero offset for machining the

next front face (for bars)
Z2W is the position of the counter-
spindle on which machining is
performed after the transfer. For Refer also to the information about the
the first workpiece, move as far setting data in the Tool measurement
right as possible! section.
ZV is the workpiece length dimen-

sion specified on the drawing.
Caution! negative value.
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3.10 Measuring in the Automatic mode - in-process
measurement
For measurement tasks in Automatic mode, powerful measuring cycles are avail-
able for both ShopTurn and programGUIDE. Input screens with dynamic help
displays are used for convenient entry of the measuring parameters.
3.10.1 Measure workpiece
The figure below provides an overview of the measuring variants.
Note: Information about logging measurement results is provided in Chapter Logging

measurement results in the automatic mode.
Using this measuring variant, a workpiece
probe can be calibrated at any position in
space.
3.10.2 Example
The following example for ShopTurn illustrates the use of the measuring cycles.
Sample program with measuring cycles in the

machining step editor.
To automatically determine the workpiece

zero at the program start and to write the
zero offset, the Measure front edge cycle is
used in this example.
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Turn a 70-mm diameter with the stock
removal cycle.
Automatic measuring of the D70 diameter

with the Measure external diameter cycle.
Any deviations of the specified dimension are
automatically written in the wear parameter
of the tool and so compensated.

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4 Milling technology
an overview of the technology cycles for drilling, milling and contour milling.
You also obtain information on functions such as cylinder surface transforma-
tion, unmachined part input for simulation, swivel plane, high-speed settings
and an overview of the cycles for the in-process measurement.
Milling technology 103

4.1 Setting up
an overview of the technology cycles for drilling, milling and contour milling.
You also obtain information on functions such as cylinder surface transforma-
tion, unmachined part input for simulation, swivel plane, high-speed settings
and an overview of the cycles for the in-process measurement.
4.1.1 Setting the zero point


Requirement: A zero offset must be

active.
Note: The Set WO function is also

possible in the STOP state.
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4.1.2 Workpiece zero
The reference point for programming a work-

piece is always the workpiece zero. You are
guided graphically for setting the workpiece
zero.
You can perform the measurement using

edge finders, dial gauges, reference tool or
switching 3D button.
The following measuring variants are avail-

able for selection:
Note: Information about logging
measurement results is provided in Calibrate probe calibration length/
Chapter Logging measurement diameter
results in JOG. Measuring point/edge/rib, align edge at
2 points
Measure perpendicular/any corner
Measure rectangular/circular pocket
Measure/align at 2, 3 or 4 holes
Measure rectangular/circular spigot
Measure/align at 2, 3 or 4 spigots
Align measuring plane in conjunction with

multi-axis machines
You can select favorites for the measuring

variant starting at the third softkey of the
vertical softkey bar. To do so, press the
softkey to which you want to assign the
desired measuring variant. Open the selection
list with any key and accept the desired mea-
suring variant (see figure) with the Input key.

4.1.3 Tool measurement
You are guided graphically for calibrating the

tools (all tool types).
The tool compensation value can be directly

determined in the machine set-up.
The following versions are available for deter-

mining the compensation values of the tools:
Manually measure the length/diameter
Automatically measure the length/diame-

Note: Information about logging ter (cycle for switching measuring boxes)
measurement results is provided in
Chapter Logging measurement Fixed-point calibration of probe/
results in JOG. adjustment
4.1.4 Face milling
To prepare the blank for machining, a face

milling cycle is provided in setup mode. You
can select the tool directly from the tool list.
In addition to the input of the feedrate and

the spindle speed or cutting speed, you can
specify the machining strategy and direction
as well as the machining limitation.
Because the input values are retained even

after the power has been switched off and on,
the user can restart the face milling operation
with minimum effort.
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4.1.5 Swiveling in JOG
The swivel function (JOG) gives you the capa-

bility of swiveling a machining plane as
required:
Machining inclined surfaces
Measure with approached axes
Animated elements provide support for the

direction selection:
You can swivel directly and axis-by-axis,

including an optional coordinate rotation.
Note: Support is provided for all com-

mon machine kinematics!

4.2 Manual Machine
All important machining actions can be per-

formed in the Manual Machine operating area
without an associated part program needing
to be created.
The following functions are available:
Measure tool
Traverse axes
Set zero offset (ZO)
Turn straight line / circle
Drill, such as centering, deep-hole drilling,

Note: Overviews of the drilling, thread cutting
milling and contour-milling cycles
are contained in Section 4.3, Mill, such as face milling, pocket milling,
Programming. multi-edge stud milling
Mill contours
User-friendly input screens with help screens

and animated elements are available for
parameterizing the cycles.
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4.3 Programming
4.3.1 ShopMill machining step programming
Each program line in the ShopMill machining step editor represents a technolog-
ical machining step (example: face milling, thread milling, ...) or geometric data
required for the machining steps (position patterns or contours). You do not
need any knowledge of DIN/ISO for entering the individual machining steps.
All required technical and geometric parameters are entered in cycle screen
forms. If necessary you can also enter DIN/ISO blocks and control functions in
the machining step editor.
In the program header, you define program

parameters such as the blank and the zero
offset.

The technology data such as the tool call, the
feedrate via mm/min or feed per tooth
(including automatic conversion) and the
speed or the cutting rate (including automatic
conversion) is integrated directly in the cycle.
You can also enter parameters in the input

fields of the cycles.
During the programming, you can use the

Graphic view function to dynamically display
Note: The conversion when chang-
the workpiece.
ing between feedrate using mm/
min and feed per tooth and
between speed and cutting rate is
performed automatically.
The example shows the linking of the contour

with the contour milling cycles.
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4.3.2 programGUIDE (G-Code)
In programGUIDE, in additional to the DIN/ISO editor, the technology cycles are

also available similar to the ShopMill machining step programming. This ensures
an optimum integration. The calls for tool, feedrate and cutting rate, etc. are
also entered in the DIN/ISO editor. The following figure shows the structure of
a program.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Program header/blank input 4. Approach
2. Tool call 5. Cycle call
3. Technology block

The example shown here uses the Mill
pocket technology cycle from above (see
CYCLE63 cycle call).
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4.4 Drilling cycles
An overview of the drilling cycles in ShopMill and programGUIDE with applica-

tion tips is shown below.
Cycle for centering at

any positions/
position patterns
Cycle for drill holes in Cycle for reaming at

an infeed with drill- any positions/
ing depth based on position patterns
the shank or tip at
any positions/posi-
tion patterns

Cycle for holes with Cycle for holes with
drilling depth drilling depth
referred to the shaft referred to the shaft
or tip at any positions/ or tip at any positions/
position patterns position patterns -
with extended drill-
ing strategies, for
example pilot holes
or soft first cut.
The use of deep hole

drills (gun drills) is
supported.
Cycle for boring drill

hole diameters with
special boring tools
at any positions/
position patterns
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Cycle for tapping Cycle for producing a
with and without thread with special
compensating chuck tapping drill and
at any positions/posi- thread milling cutters
tion patterns at any positions/
position patterns

Cycle for the input of Cycle to enter a Cycle to enter any
free positional data series of positions number of positions
with the same spac-
ing on a grid
Display rotary axis in

the position patterns
Cycle to enter any Cycle to enter circles Cycle to enter posi-
number of positions of holes tions along an arc
with the same spac- with a defined radius.
ing on a frame
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4.5 Milling cycles
An overview of the milling cycles in the ShopMill machining step programming

and programGUIDE with application tips is shown below.
You can use this

cycle to face mill any
workpiece. A rectan-
gular surface is
always machined.
You can optionally select the limits using the appropriate softkeys. You can
select a maximum of three limits in combination, otherwise use the pocket
milling cycle.

Cycle to produce any Cycle to produce a
circular pocket at any circular pocket at any
positions or position positions or position
patterns. patterns.
Machining methods: Machining methods:
Roughing, finishing, Roughing, finishing,

chamfering chamfering
Infeed: Infeed:
Plane-by-plane, Plane-by-plane,
helical helical
Insertion strategies: Insertion strategy:
Vertical, helical, Vertical, helical.

predrilled
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Cycle for producing a Cycle for producing a Cycle for producing a
rectangular spigot at circular spigot at any polyhedron at any
any positions/posi- positions/position positions/position
tion patterns patterns patterns
Cycle for producing Cycle to produce any Cycle for producing Cycle for producing
longitudinal grooves number of circumfer- open grooves with elongated holes
with vertical, helical ential grooves on a the vortex milling or
Machining types:
and oscillating inser- graduated circle or plunge cutting tech-
tion strategies at any full circle nologies at any Plane-by-plane,
positions/position positions/position oscillating
patterns patterns
Only in
programGUIDE

Cycle for producing
internal or external
threads with the mill-
ing technology at any
positions/position
patterns
Engraving cycle for

characters and
numbers with any
alignment
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4.6 Contour milling
This section provides an overview of the contour milling cycles in the ShopMill
machining step programming and programGUIDE. The contour milling with
ShopMill machining step programming and programGUIDE is explained using an
example.
4.6.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining
Cycle for the

machining of arbi-
trary contours, incl.
radius compensation
and approach/depar-
ture movements
Cycle for centered Cycle for predrilling

drilling for the spe- for the specific pre-
cific predrilling of a drilling of a start hole
start hole for pocket for pocket milling
milling

or
Cycle for machining any pocket contours,

with helical and oscillation insertion strate-
gies; it can be combined with automatic
residual material detection

or
Cycle to produce any spigot contours with a

defined initial blank; it can be combined with
automatic residual material detection

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4.6.2 Contour milling with ShopMill machining step
programming
You can define open contours or closed con-

tours (pockets, islands, spigots) and machine
them with contour milling cycles.
The example shows the creation of a contour

pocket and two contours for the islands. This
allows you to easily cut the surface/pocket
outside the islands.

geometric elements.
In the Mill pocket technology cycle, you cre-

ate the tool, the feedrate, the spindle speed,
as well as the complete machining and inser-
tion strategy, etc.

The contours and the mill pocket and
pocket residual material milling cycles are
linked in the machining step editor.
124
4.6.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE (G-Code)
The following example program explains the contour call for the pocket and the
islands and the call of the Mill pocket milling cycle.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Pocket contour call 4. Contour milling
2. Island contour call 5. Contour description
3. Island contour call

First insert the contour calls at the desired
location in the program.
Note the above figure for contour calls.
Create the pocket and the island contours in

the contour calculator.

geometric elements.
126
Enter the name for a program to be generated
and select the machining plane. The program
names can be chosen freely.

for the milling of contour elements using
CYCLE952 (contour turning) or CYCLE63 (con-
tour milling), including the residual material
removal, will be generated in the program
described above. Since these are normal NC
programs, you can continue to use them, for
example, to use the calculated code for a
cycle-free and thus faster program.

4.7 Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous softkey provides the following functions
ShopMill only
All parameters defined in the program

header, with the exception of the dimension
unit, can be changed at any location in the
program.
The settings in the program header are

modal, i.e. they remain active until they are
changed.
programGUIDE only
The Blank input cycle can be used in pro-

gramGUIDE to enter the blank data. You
select here the form of the raw part and the
clamping, etc.
128
The CYCLE800 swivel cycle is used to swivel
to any surface in order to either machine or
measure it. In this cycle, the active workpiece
zeros and the zero offsets are converted to
the inclined surface taking into account the
kinematic chain of the machine by calling the
appropriate NC functions, and rotary axes
(optionally) positioned.
To set and align the tool, call the Swivel tool

function.

When machining free-form surfaces, there are high requirements regarding
velocity as well as precision and surface quality. The High speed settings cycle
simplifies parameterizing mold-making applications.
Note: Depending on the particular configuration, using the cycle screen form in the
selection field, you can select between Advanced Surface and Top Surface or the
best available mold-making function is automatically used.
Advanced Surface
Using the High Speed Settings cycle, Advanced Surface option, you can sim-
ply parameterize the optimum velocity control as a function of the particular
machining type (roughing, prefinishing and finishing).
For Advanced Surface, you define the follow-

ing settings:
Tolerance of the machining axes
Machining type
Finishing
Prefinishing
Roughing
Deselection (default setting)
Multi-axis program, yes/no
130
Top Surface
The High Speed Settings cycle, Top Surface option allows significantly better
workpiece surfaces to be achieved for inclined line-by-line milled finishing pro-
grams, for poor data quality and/or irregular point distribution in NC programs
from the CAD/CAM system. Top Surface is available as an option.
In addition to selecting the machining types

(finishing, prefinishing, roughing), in the
extended screen form for Top Surface, you
define the following settings:
Smoothing, yes/no
Multi-axis program, yes/no
Contour and orientation tolerance (default

values)
Note: Depending on the particular con-

figuration, using the cycle screen form
in the selection field, you can select
between Advanced Surface and Top
Surface or the best available mold-
making function is automatically used.

The contour tolerance is shown as magni-
fying glass.
Default values:
Roughing 0.1
Prefinishing 0.05
Finishing 0.01
The smoothing is also shown as magnify-

ing glass
With smoothing, the surface becomes

shiny
Without smoothing, the tolerance

comes closer to the contour.
132
You can use the following functions under ShopMill:
You can call zero offsets (G54, etc.) from any

program.
For each axis, you can program an offset of

the zero point.
You can rotate every axis through a specific

angle. A positive angle corresponds to coun-
terclockwise rotation.

You can specify a scale factor for the scaling
in X/Y/Z. The programmed coordinates are
then multiplied by this factor.
You have the option of mirroring all axes.

Enter the axis to be mirrored in each case.
You can use this function to mill parallel-sided

grooves with and without groove side offset.
134
4.8 Measuring in the Automatic mode in-process
measurement
For measurement tasks in automatic mode, powerful measuring cycles are avail-
able for both ShopMill and programGUIDE. Input screens with dynamic help dis-
plays are used for convenient entry of the measuring parameters.
4.8.1 Measure workpiece
The figure below provides an overview of the measuring variants.
Note: Information about logging measurement results is provided in Chapter Logging

measurement results in the automatic mode.

Measuring cycles for workpiece probe for the milling technology:
Calibration length, radius in ring, radius at edge, trim to sphere, align-

ment in groove
Measure edge point/surface, align edge, groove/rib distance,
Measure corner right-angled corner with 3 points or any corner with 4
internal/external points
Measure drill holes circle segment with 4 or 3 points rectangular
pocket
Measure spigots circle segment with 4 or 3 points rectangular
Measure 3D align plane - sphere
Applications: Measuring only, zero offset, tool offset
Note: The CYCLE 995 and CYCLE 996 measuring cycles are available in conjunction with
the Measure kinematics option.
Using this measuring variant, a workpiece

probe can be calibrated at any position in
space.
136
4.8.2 Measure tool
The following measuring cycles for measuring

with measuring box are available for
selection:
Calibration: Length, radius, complete
Measure: Length and radius
Measure with rotating or stationary

spindle
Tool offset in geometry or wear
Measure in machine MCS or workpiece

WCS coordinate system
Note: Information about logging mea-

surement results is provided in Chapter
Logging measurement results in the
automatic mode.

138
5 Multitasking
(with SINUMERIK 840D sl)
This chapter contains useful information regarding the machining of workpieces

on multitasking machines. This includes the extended tool management, multi-
axis kinematics, turning functionality for milling (milling-turning technology) as
well as milling functionality for turning (turning-milling technology).
Multitasking 139
5.1 Tool management
or
For multitasking machines for turning-mill-

ing or milling-turning extended tool man-
agement is available for turning and milling
tools.
For milling-turning technology, turning tools

are automatically displayed. You can enter
tool-specific basic rotation for turning tools in
the Extended data dialog.
In addition to turning and milling tools you

can also use complex tools such as multitools.
For multitools, there are additional parame-
ters, for example defining clearances using
the location number or angle and different
tool types per location. All tools are shown as
icons.
140
5.2 Turning-milling technology with ShopTurn and
programGUIDE
5.2.1 Swivel axis in TSM-mode
In TSM-mode, you can control the swivel axis

by entering a value or with the direction
arrows.
You can approach the angle (B axis posi-

tion) and the angle (tool spindle position)
using input parameters, e.g. to manually set
the zero point or calibrate the tool.
5.2.2 Turning with ShopTurn and B axis
e.g.
In all turning cycles under ShopTurn, enter

the setting angle of the B axis () and the
positioning angle of the tool spindle ()
directly in the technology area of the cycle.
Use the angle to specify whether a tool
operates as standard or overhead.
Multitasking 141
5.2.3 Turning with programGUIDE and B axis
You can use the Align turning tool function

to align the turning tool in the CYCLE800.
You can then program the turning.
5.2.4 Milling with ShopTurn and B axis
e.g.
All milling cycles on the lathe are identical

with those in the ShopMill machining step
programming.
You define in the cycle the selection of the

plane when milling on the end face or the
peripheral surface.
142
For milling on swiveled planes, use the
CYCLE800 swivel cycle on the turning
machine.
Note: The first choice is normally YXZ,

according to the hardware, for the axis
sequence. Turning around the Y axis!
e.g.
In the milling cycle, then select the Face B

plane for the combination with swiveling.
Multitasking 143
5.2.5 Milling with programGUIDE and B axis
You use the Align milling tool function to

position the milling tools for machining on
the end face or peripheral surface.
Note: The alignment of the milling tool

causes, however, only a swivel of the B
axis and the calculation of the tool tip,
but no swivel of the plane!
You can then program on the end face,

for example with TRANSMIT.
144
To program on the swiveled plane, use the
Swivel plane function to select the
CYCLE800. In this case, a new machining
plane will be created on which you can now
create all milling functionality, also with the
help of cycles.
Multitasking 145
5.3 Milling-turning technology with ShopMill and programGUIDE
This section provides an overview of the technology cycles for turning and con-
tour turning with the milling technology. The contour turning is explained using
examples in programGUIDE and ShopMill. To check the programming, you can
also use the Simulation function for the milling-turning.
5.3.1 TSM-mode
For a selected and active turning tool, in the

TSM-mode, you can know position/approach
the turning tool (tool alignment with swivel-
ing axes). When selecting a turning tool, the
machine is switched over into the turning
mode.
146
5.3.2 Tool measuring
You can measure turning tools in milling-turn-

ing technology. The screen form changes
depending on the tool type to be measured.
The turning tools can be measured when

approached/positioned.
Multitasking 147
5.3.3 Face milling/stock removal
or
In the Machine operating area, under the

Machining softkey, you can select between
Face milling and Stock removal across
technologies.
148
5.3.4 Overview of the turning cycles in the milling technology
An overview of the turning cycles with application tips follows.
Cycle for turning a Cycle for turning a Cycle for turning a

shoulder or, for shoulder with corner conical shoulder with
example, for simple rounding or chamfers optional corner
face turning rounding or chamfers
Multitasking 149
Grooving cycle with- Extended grooving Extended grooving
out rounding cycle with optional cycle on conical
rounding or chamfers turned parts
and additional
conicity
Cycle for external or Cycle for external or Cycle for external or Cycle for external or
internal undercuts internal undercuts internal thread internal thread
according to the according to the undercuts according undercuts without
standard E standard F to the DIN standard any standard (freely
programmable)
150
Thread cycle for lon- Thread cycle for Thread cycle for face Thread cycle for
gitudinal thread tapered threads thread chaining different
threads in a single
operation
Cycle for parting rod

parts
Multitasking 151
5.3.5 Contour turning in the milling technology
This section provides an overview of the cycles for contour turning in the milling
technology. The contour turning with programGUIDE and Shopmill is explained
as an example.
5.3.5.1 Overview of the contour turning cycles
or
Stock removal cycle

for machining any
contours with the
stock removal
technology; it can be
combined with
automatic residual
material detection
or
for machining any
contours with the
plunge-turning
combined with
automatic residual
material detection
152
or
for machining any
contours with the
plunge-turning
combined with
automatic residual
material detection
Multitasking 153
5.3.5.2 Contour turning with programGUIDE in the milling
technology
The contour call and calls of the stock removal and residual stock removal cycles
are explained using the following example program.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Zero swivel 4. Contour call
2. Blank input 5. Stock removal along contour
3. Align turning tool 6. Contour description
154
The Align turning tool function provides
support for the milling/turning centers with
multi-axis kinematics. The position and orien-
tation of the turning tool can be changed by
rotating the swivel axis ( angle) and rotating
at the tool axis ( angle).

program:

directly behind M30

between two labels
Multitasking 155
First insert the contour call at the desired
location in the program. Note the above fig-
ure for contour calls.

calculator.

calculator.
156
Enter for grooving the name of a program to
be generated (PRG). The program names can
be chosen freely.

for the stock removal or the milling of con-
tour elements using CYCLE952 (contour turn-
ing) or CYCLE63 (contour milling), including
the residual material removal, will be gener-
ated in the programs described above. Since
these are normal NC programs, you can con-
tinue to use them, for example, to use the
calculated code for a cycle-free and thus
faster program.
Multitasking 157
5.3.5.3 Contour turning with ShopMill when milling
Contour turning with ShopMill in the milling

technology is explained with the following
example.
In the program header, you define the pro-

gram parameters, such as blank and zero off-
set. In addition, you enter specific parameters
for turning operations, for example, turning
retraction plane, max. turning spindle speed.
Define a new contour in the contour

calculator.

geometric elements.
158
During cutting und residual material machin-
ing, you can select, for example, the follow-
ing settings:
Do not track tool tip when swivelling
Align cut segmentation to edges
Constant cutting depth
Multitasking 159
5.4 Multi-channel machining
You can use programSYNC to easily synchronize and visualize multi-channel

machining. To this end, proceed as follows:
Create the structure of the part programs with the help of blocks
Program the individual machining steps
Simulate the part programs
Load the part programs (for each channel or spindle)
The following sections describe the programming under programSYNC.
5.4.1 Machine basic screen
You can choose between a one- or two-chan-

nel view as machine basic screen.
The active channel is color-highlighted for the

two-channel view.
160
5.4.2 programSync multi-channel
To structure multi-channel programs, use the

programSYNC multi-channel softkey to cre-
ate a job list.
You can then assign any ShopTurn or G code

programs to the appropriate channels.
or
To edit the assigned programs, open the job

list (*.JOB) in the program manager. The pro-
grams open together in the dual editor.
Multitasking 161
5.4.3 Multi-channel program data
Open the program header in the editor.
The program header shows a standard over-

view of the multi-channel data for both
ShopTurn and programGUIDE.
5.4.4 Dual editor
The dual editor supports you for the concur-

rent creation of the programs for both
channels.
The block generation is the basis of the multi-

channel programming.
Generate the program structure with the help

of blocks. Then enter the appropriate program
code within the respective blocks.
162
You can configure the editor. You can specify
how many programs should be visible, etc.
5.4.5 Time synchronization
You can insert wait markers for the chrono-

logical matching of the machining blocks in
the various channels, e.g. WAITM(1,1,2).
WAITM(1,1,2)
Channel 2
Channel 1
Number of wait
marker
Multitasking 163
5.4.6 Synchronous view
You can use the Synchronous view function

to check the wait markers.
The wait markers are compared with each

other to produce a clear program
presentation.
The result is visualized:
Without conflict/fault
Conflict/fault
5.4.7 Simulation
and/or
3D simulation with 3-level view and volume

model of the finished part.
164
and/or
Simulation in the side view.
You can also use the simultaneous recording

function in Automatic mode.
5.4.8 Determining the machining time, optimization
After a successful simulation, the system

determines the execution time of the machin-
ing steps. This allows you to optimize the
channels with each other.
Multitasking 165
5.4.9 Program control
In Automatic mode, you can choose between

different approach variants - by channel or by
spindle.
166
Multitasking 167
168
6 Appendix
6.1 G-Code
G code
G-code according to DIN66025 and in ISO dialect mode
G Functions
G0, G1, G2, G71 ...
Language commands (extended G functions)
CIP, SOFT, FFWON ...
Frame operations (programmable work offsets)
The workpiece coordinate system can be shifted, scaled, mirrored or
rotated with the commands TRANS, SCALE, MIRROR, ROT.
User variables
The user can define his own variables by name and type.
System variables
System variables can be read/written in all programs. They enable access
to work offsets, tool offsets, axis positions, measured values, controller
states, etc.
Arithmetic operations
Arithmetic operations are available to combine the variables:
Computational operations + - * / sin cos exp etc.
Logical operations == <> >= etc.
Program control structures
BASIC-style language commands are available for flexible programming
of the user cycles: IF-ELSE-ENDIF, FOR, CASE ...Shortcuts
Appendix 169
6.2 Shortcuts
Functions Shortcut keys
Control key:
For screenshots Storage location: Commis-

CTRL + P sioning (password) System data HMI data
Logs Screenshots
CTRL + L Language switchover
CTRL + C Copy
CTRL + X Cut
CTRL + V Paste
CTRL + Y Redo (editor functionality)
Undo max. 50 steps in the editor (editor

CTRL + Z
functionality)
CTRL + A Select all (editor functionality)
CTRL + NEXT
Go to start of program
WINDOW
CTRL + END Go to end of program
CTRL + ALT + S Save complete archive NCK/PLC/drives/HMI
CTRL + ALT + D Backup log files on USB or CompactFlash card
CTRL + E Control energy
170
CTRL + M Maximum simulation speed
Search in all screen forms

CTRL + F
Wildcards "?" and '"*" can be used in search
screen forms. ? stands for any character, *
for any number of any characters.
Switchover to graphic view when

CTRL + G
programming
CTRL + I Calculation of the time from/to line/block
Miscellaneous:
Commenting out of cycles and direct editing

Shift + INSERT of programGUIDE cycles
Shift + END Select up to end of block
Shift + NEXT
Select up to start of line
WINDOW
ALT + NEXT
Jump to start of line
WINDOW
ALT + S Enter Asian characters
= Calculator function
HELP
Help function
Open the directory tree in the Program

* Manager
END Jump to end of line
Appendix 171
Simulation and simultaneous recording:
Move
Shift + / Rotate in 3D display
Move section
CTRL + / Override +/- (simulation)
CTRL + S Single block on/off (simulation)
Insert key:
It brings you into the Edit mode for text boxes

INSERT or into the Selection mode of combo boxes
and toggle fields. You can exit this without
making any changes by pressing Insert again.
Undo function,as long as no Input key is

INSERT pressed or no data has already been trans-
ferred to the fields.
Toggle key:
You can directly switch between toggle fields

SELECT using the Toggle key (Select) without having
to open them. With Shift-Toggle you can
switch through these in the reverse direction.
Cursor key:
Open/close directory
Open/close program
Open/close cycle
172
6.3 Gesture control Smart Operate
Tap Tap with two fingers
Select windowSelect Call context menu

object (e.g. NC block) (e.g. copy, paste)
Tap and hold Flick
Open object for Scroll in lists (e.g. pro-

changing (e.g. NC grams or tools, zero
block) points)Scroll in files
(e.g. NC programs)
Flick with two fingers Flick with three

fingers
Page-scrolling in lists
(e.g. NPV)Page-scroll- Scroll to the start or
ing in files (e.g. NC end of lists
programs)
Scroll to the start or
end of files
Pan Pan with two fingers
Move graphic contents Rotate graphic con-

(e.g. simulation, mold tents (e.g. simulation,
making view) mold making view)
Pinch Spread
Zoom-in graphic con- Zoom-out graphic con-

tents (e.g. simulation, tents (e.g. simulation,
mold making view) mold making view)
Appendix 173
6.4 Further information
CNC equipment of SINUMERIK
www.siemens.com/sinumerik
<http://www.siemens.com/sinumerik>
Doconweb
www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb
<http://www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb>
CNC4you - User portal
www.siemens.com/cnc4you
<http://www.siemens.com/cnc4you>
SINUMERIK - User forum
www.siemens.cnc-arena.com
<http://www.siemens.cnc-arena.com>
CAD/CAM from Siemens
www.siemens.com/plm
<http://www.siemens.com/plm>
174
Appendix 175
176
7 Index
Aligning milling tool Dual editor

Multitasking machines............... 144 programSYNC............................ 162
Aligning turning tool DXF Reader..................................... 39
Multitasking machines............... 142 automatic clean-up...................... 41
Animated elements......................... 16 contour calculator....................... 40
Blank............................................ 128 import element........................... 42
Block search.................................... 49 import from DXF......................... 40
Boring........................................... 114 layer selection............................. 41
Centering................................ 69, 113 position pattern.......................... 44
Centric drilling................................. 68 Program Manager........................ 39
Collision Avoidance......................... 54 select element............................. 42
Contour call programGUIDE starting point.............................. 42
Contour milling................... 96, 126 Editor
Contour turning.................. 83, 155 Open second program................. 34
Contour milling Search........................................ 36
programGUIDE.......................... 125 Settings...................................... 34
ShopMill................................... 123 Settings multi-channel............... 163
Contour turning Engraving............................... 90, 120
programGUIDE.......................... 154 Execution from External Storage
Counterspindle................................ 98 (EES)............................................... 45
Cutoff..................................... 78, 151 Face milling........................... 106, 117
Cutting................................... 76, 149 Gesture control
Cycles Smart Operate........................... 173
Parameters.................................. 37 Graphic view................................... 16
technological scaling................... 38 Groove.................................... 77, 150
Variables..................................... 37 Help
Cylinder jacket............................... 134 context-sensitive......................... 17
Deep hole drilling.................... 70, 114 Help Screen..................................... 16
Drilling Reaming...................... 69, 113 High Speed Settings
Drilling with programGUIDE............. 74 Advanced Surface...................... 130
Drilling with ShopTurn Top Surface............................... 131
centered/off center...................... 73 in-process measurement.......... 99, 135
Index 177
Workpiece measurement align- programGUIDE create G code....... 29
ment workpiece probe....... 136, 137 Properties................................... 30
Machine basic screen Save setup data........................... 31
Multi-channel machining........... 160 Programming
Machining time Form blocks................................ 36
programSYNC............................ 165 ISO code..................................... 33
Machining times.............................. 34 programGUIDE.................... 33, 112
Manual Machine programSYNC.............................. 33
Milling...................................... 108 ShopMill................................... 110
Turning....................................... 62 ShopMill/ShopTurn...................... 33
Measuring cycles split up blocks............................. 37
Example.................................... 100 subprogram................................ 35
Overview............................ 99, 135 Syntax Highlighting..................... 36
Mirroring...................................... 134 programSYNC................................ 160
Mold making view........................... 47 Dual editor................................ 162
Multi-channel program data........... 162 Job list JOB................................ 161
Multiple clamping............................ 32 Machining time......................... 165
Offset........................................... 133 program control........................ 166
Open job list.................................. 161 Simulation................................ 164
Path milling Synchronous view..................... 164
Contour.............................. 91, 121 Time synchronization................ 163
Plunge-cutting Wait marks................................ 163
Contour.............................. 79, 152 Recording of measurement results
Plunge-turning AUTO.......................................... 52
Contour.............................. 80, 153 JOG............................................ 19
Pocket..................................... 88, 118 Retraction....................................... 22
Contour.............................. 92, 122 Rotation........................................ 133
Positions................................. 72, 116 Rough drill.............................. 91, 121
Program control Scaling.......................................... 134
programSYNC............................ 166 Settings
Program management..................... 29 Editor......................................... 34
Create archive............................. 31 Editor multi-channel.................. 163
Create directory.......................... 29 Set ZO............................... 18, 58, 104
Create ShopMill/ShopTurn program.. ShopMill
29 Program header........................ 109
Create tool.................................. 29 ShopTurn
DXF Reader................................. 30 Program header.......................... 64
*.jpg, *.png, *.bmp..................... 30 Simulation
PDF............................................. 30 programSYNC............................ 164
Preview....................................... 30 Simultaneous recording................... 50
178
Slot......................................... 89, 119 Transformation.............................. 133
Spigot TSM cycle........................................ 18
Contour.............................. 92, 122 TSM-mode
Spigot polyhedron................... 89, 119 Swivel axis................................ 141
Stock removal Undercut................................. 77, 150
Contour.............................. 79, 152 User variables.................................. 28
Swivel Wait marks
Plane........................................ 107 programSYNC............................ 163
Swivel axis Workpiece zero........................ 59, 105
TSM-mode................................ 141 Zero offset.............................. 27, 133
Swivel plane
Multitasking machines....... 143, 145
Synchronous view
programSYNC............................ 164
Technological scaling
cycles......................................... 38
Thread.......................71, 78, 115, 151
Thread milling......................... 90, 120
Time synchronization
programSYNC............................ 163
Tool
Favorites..................................... 25
Multitool..................................... 25
Search.................................. 25, 26
Tool list........................................... 23
Details........................................ 23
Sister tool................................... 23
Tool management
Multitasking machines............... 140
Multitools................................. 140
Tool measurement
Counterclamping holder.............. 60
JOG.................................... 59, 106
Tool probe.................................. 60
Tool simulation
3D.............................................. 46
Cross-section............................... 47
Details........................................ 46
Tooltip............................................ 17
Tool wear........................................ 24
Index 179
CNC equipment of SINUMERIK
www.siemens.com/sinumerik
Doconweb
www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb
CNC4you - User portal

www.siemens.com/cnc4you
SINUMERIK - User forum

www.siemens.cnc-arena.com
CAD/CAM from Siemens

www.siemens.com/plm
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which may change as a result of further development of
the products. An obligation to provide the respective char-
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of contract.
All product designations may be trademarks or product

names of Siemens AG or supplier companies whose use by
third parties for their own purposes could violate the
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SINUMERIK Operate has a uniform operating and programming interface with

SINUMERIK Operate has a uniform operating and programming interface with

HMI-Advanced, ShopMill and ShopTurn combined under a single interface

SINUMERIK Operate universal

SINUMERIK Operate turning

SINUMERIK Operate milling

Backing up Preview window ... Multiple clamping for

Help screens ...

A help screen is displayed for each machining

Animated elements help you for the parame-

The animation starts automatically after a few

The Graphic view softkey can be used to

If an entered value is not permitted, the

The Help key fetches the context-sensitive

In TSM cycle (manual mode), you can, among

perform a tool change (T) also with spare

define the spindle speed and direction (S),

enter M functions (M),

activate zero offsets,

select the machining plane,

specify the gear stage.

For selection fields, such as Spindle M func-

In the Set ZO dialog box, you can write

The difference between the position value in

The results when making measurements in

A standard protocol is automatically created

For milling, the function is available for mea-

Text format (*.txt)

Table format (*.csv)

New (reject old log data)

Attach (attach to old log data)

Archive directory (complete path)

Log file name:

Log file name (file extension correspond-

The measurement log always includes the fol-

Date and time when the log was written to

Log name with path

Setpoints, measured values and

Note: The measurement protocols are

The Retract function allows the tool to be

This means that machining can be continued

Tools with their complete operating data can

The tool type (displayed as an icon)

The unique tool name

Number of cutting edges per tool (max. 9)

Tool length and diameter and/or cutting

You can view the tool details, such as tool sta-

The tool wear list contains all the information

You can automatically monitor the tools

In addition, you can disable tools when you

The following overview shows the used sym-

Red X The tool is disabled.

Yellow triangle pointing The prewarning limit has been reached.

Yellow triangle pointing upward The tool is in a special state.

Green border The tool is preselected.

Magazine/location number Meaning

Green double arrow The magazine location is positioned at the

Gray double arrow (configurable) The magazine location is positioned at the