SINUMERIK Operate - Cost-effective production on multi-tasking machines

The SINUMERIK 840D sl supports multi-tasking machines for workpiece manufacturing in a single operation. It offers the full scope of functions for machining components on a machining center – even for switchover between different technologies. The SINUMERIK Operate user interface provides integrated turning functions for milling applications, milling functions for turning applications and also supports B-axis kinematics and multitools to achieve even greater cost efficiency in production.

Simple operation of multi-tasking machines

The SINUMERIK Operate user interface provides integrated turning functions for milling applications and integrated milling functions for turning applications, augmented with innovative measuring cycles in the Animated Element design.

The usability and look and feel of the interface is absolutely identical – even during changeover between different technologies. The tool management system makes it easy to handle all turning tools, milling tools and multitools in a uniform interface. Functions such as the alignment and setting of turning and milling tools as well as turning and milling cycles including contour programming have been added to the programming tools in programGUIDE. A function for simulating multi-tasking programs is also immediately available, offering even greater machining efficiency.

Efficient tool management

For the efficient management of tool data including all detailed information, SINUMERIK Operate features an expanded tool management system for milling, drilling and turning tools. Tool and magazine data are displayed with all details in a single screen. Furthermore, the user has access to all tool parameters including those which relate to combined technologies. All tool types including turning tools are clearly displayed as icons.

Even complex tools such as multitools which make tool changes superfluous and boost manufacturing productivity are supported by SINUMERIK so that they can be used in multi-tasking machines.

Aligning the turning-milling tool and swiveling the coordinate system for turning or milling