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orWhen creating new tools, you can select therequired tool from transparent tables for theparticular tool types. For example, favoritesare combined in a separate table. In the tablelisting the favorites, you can import a toolusing the “Tool from file” entry (see Tool list- Settings).It is also possible to create a multitool whenusing a milling spindle or a double toolholder.orClick the “Find” softkey to open the toolsearch. You can search for tools, magazinelocations or empty locations.Ctrl F shortcutSINUMERIK Operate 25

orIn the settings you can also select as towhether the tools should be graphicallyshown in the magazine.Here you can activate whether the tool is readinto or read out of a file (*.ini or *.to). Whencreating a tool, in the “New tool – favorites”dialog, the “Tool from file” entry is displayed.26

2.7 Zero offsetThis view lists all zero offsets and framesactive at runtime as well as the actual valuesof the Machine Coordinate System (MCS) andWorkpiece Coordinate System (WCS).Rotations, scaling and mirroring also shownas iconsActive zero offsets can be edited in theReset status.This view shows an overview of all offsets.All settable offsets, divided into coarse andfine offsets, are displayed in the “Zero Offset G54.G599” window. Rotation, scaling andmirroring are displayed.SINUMERIK Operate 27

2.8 User variablesYou can display the list of the user variablesthat 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 adifferent value Global user variables GUD:Are valid in all programs Local user variables LUD:Are valid in the program in which theywere defined Modal user variables PUD:Are valid in the program in which theywere defined, as well as all of the subroutines called by this programPlease refer to the documentation for moredetailed information about defining variablesand using parameters.You can activate the display of comments foruser variables using the “Display comments”softkey.28

2.9 Program managementUsing the Program Manager, you can managefolders and programs analogous to WindowsExplorer.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 mediaand/or the NC memory is displayed at the bottom right.You can directly access drives/network drivesfrom the horizontal softkey bar. Dependingon the configuration, you can directly accessuser and manufacturer cycles.The shortcuts for program management can be found in the appendix.orYou can create folders and programs in atree structure, on local drives and on the NC.The program names of the part programshave a maximum length of 24 characters.SINUMERIK Operate 29

On the NC, on external data storage media aswell as on local drives, you can manage subdirectories and save and display files of anytype (e.g. *.png, *.pdf, *.dxf1), *.xml).1) Using the DXF Reader option, in theprogram manager you can open DXFfiles with the DXF Reader (see ChapterDXF Reader).You use the “Preview window” softkey to activate the display of the preview window.You can rename programs and folders in the“Properties” dialog. You can also define accessrights for programs and folders, such asaccording to service, user, etc.30

To backup and archive programs or programdirectories, you can create archives on drives/network drives.A data backup for the complete setup data,such as zero offsets, tool data, etc., can beperformed for ShopMill/ShopTurn or programGUIDE programs. This allows a simplerestore of workpiece setups.SINUMERIK Operate 31

You can use the “Multiple clamping” functionto group the machining programs for therespective clampings to form a completeprogram. The machining programs for theclampings can be identical or differ, asnecessary.The machining steps are sorted in thisprogram so that the number of tool changes(and thus the idle times) is reduced to aminimum.In this view, you assign the associated zerooffsets and programs to the clampings.32

2.10 ProgrammingSINUMERIK Operate provides the appropriate programming method for everyfield of application.ShopMill/ShopTurn DIN/ISO & SINUMERIKhigh-level languagemulti channelprogrammingwith cycle support Designed forshortest programming time Designed for maximal flexibility andshortest machiningtime Increased productivity for multichannel machines Designed for maximal ISO-codecompatibility Suitable for singlepiece small-batchand batchproduction Focused on mediumto large batch sizes Tailored for singleparts and smallbatch sizes Tailored formedium to largebatch sizesThe user and programming interface is uniform for all cycle screen forms irrespective of whether you use programGUIDE or ShopMill/ShopTurn. The onlydifference, the tool call and the technological information are directly integratedin the cycle for ShopMill/ShopTurn. More detailed information on the cycles iscontained in the turning and milling sections.Tips for working with the editors and the cycle screens, such as how to structureprograms using blocks, follow.SINUMERIK Operate 33

You can configure the editor under ShopMill/ShopTurn or programGUIDE. You can also setas to whether, e.g. line breaks should be displayed – also for cycle calls, cycles should beshown as work steps or machining times (simulation) should be determined. The machining times can be determined and saved blockby block.CTRL I shortcutCalculating the time from/up to line/blockIf, for example, you want to compare programs or transfer program sections from oneprogram to another program, you can opentwo programs concurrently.Cursor rightOpen another programYou can use the “Next window” key tothe switch between the windows.Click the “Close” softkey to close the secondprogram.34

In the editor, you can find the “Subroutine”function under the “Various” softkey. Usingthis function you can insert a subroutine callin your program:CALL calls a subroutine from the NCmemory#EXTCALL Call of a subprogram from a localdrive/USB/networkSubroutines are opened in an extended window, in parallel to the program.Note: Subroutines are called usingCALL or EXTCALL, depending onwhether you are using the “Executionfrom external storage (EES)” option.SINUMERIK Operate 35

Click the “Find” softkey to start the search inthe editors.Ctrl F shortcutIf you select a line before calling the searchscreen, the selected text will be transferred tothe search field.For better readability and transparency, theNC 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 individualmachining steps, you can form programblocks in ShopMill/ShopTurn and in programGUIDE. The lines selected in the editorare grouped to form a program block. You cancreate additional program blocks within oneprogram block (Block in block).36

To ungroup a program block, navigate to theend of the block (“end of block” mark). The“Ungroup block” softkey is displayed insteadof “Create block”.orYou can open and close the program blocks ofthe program.orYou can use the arrow keys to open and closeindividual blocks.You can use parameters and variables todefine the ShopMill/ShopTurn or programGUIDE cycles.For more information about defining variablesand the use of parameters, consult thedocumentation.SINUMERIK Operate 37

Certain parameters can be parameterizedusing setting data (SD) using the “Technologyscaling in cycle screen forms” function; forexample, the dwell time or the safety clearance for deep-hole drilling. These are then nolonger displayed in the cycle screen forms.The machine builder (OEM) must parameterize the function so that it is available.In ShopMill/ShopTurn, the feedrate/speed values are converted automatically by pressingthe “SELECT” button.38

2.11 DXF ReaderUsing the integrated DXF Reader (option), you can transfer and/or extract contours and positions from DXF files. You can directly open DXF files from the Program Manager or in the contour and position pattern cycles using the „Importfrom DXF“ softkey. If necessary, in the DXF Reader you can rationalize the datathat has been imported. You can also set the tolerance to identify gaps in thegeometry. You can then transfer the selected contour or positions into theprogram.DXF Reader in the Program ManagerYou can open DXF files in the DXF Readerusing the Program Manager. Here, you caneither automatically rationalize the DXF data,or you can select the required layer.SINUMERIK Operate 39

Importing DXF data into the contour computerEnter 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 youwish to accept the contour. Confirm yourselection with “OK”.40

orHere, you can either automatically rationalizethe DXF data, or you can select the requiredlayer as shown in the example. RationalizedDXF files can be buffered as new DXF file.SINUMERIK Operate 41

Select a contour element.Accept the selected contour element.For the selected element, define the start ofthe contour, and confirm your selection with“OK”. In the example, the start of the contouris located at the starting point of the contourelement.42

Accept the remaining contour elements. Thecontour is transferred into the contour computer using the “OK” softkey.SINUMERIK Operate 43

Importing DXF data into the position patternsUnder the particular technologies, for theposition pattern, you can import the positionsfrom a DXF file. The procedure in the DXFReader is analogous to accepting contours.44

2.12 Execution from external storage (EES)Using the „EES“ function, you can execute and call part programs directly frominternal 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 external“ and „Execute from external subroutine (EXTCALL)“ – no reverse jumps,no wide jumps, no long program loops (goto/gotof/gotob) – have beenresolved with EES. The size of the part program is only restricted by the size of the externaldata archive. Standard syntax for subroutine call, independent of the archive location ofthe subroutine (EXTCALL call is not required). Program correction is possible for NC stop.Note: If necessary, contact your machine builder (OEM) regarding this function.SINUMERIK Operate 45

2.13 Workpiece visualizationTo increase the programming reliability and as control capability, SINUMERIKOperate provides a user-friendly simulation (2D and 3D) as well as the fast display for mold making applications.SimulationorThe simulation offers the following differentviews: 3D simulation with 3-level view and volume model of the finished part.The shortcuts for operating the simulation are contained in the appendix.The machining time is calculatedautomatically (display at the lowerright).or Details zoom, magnifying glass for enlarging a workpiece detail, rotate view.The shortcuts for operating the simulation are contained in the appendix.46

or 3D cross-section view details.The shortcuts for operating the simulation are contained in the appendix.Moldmaking quick viewThe mold making view is available in the editmode for especially large part programs.G0, G1, G2, G3, BSPLINE and POLY lines, VEKTOREN as well as points that can be displayedand hidden are shown.Cycle processing is not shown.Rotary axis as well as vector programming for5-axis programming is supported.The syntax is not checked.SINUMERIK Operate 47

2.14 CNC operation in Automatic mode (AUTO)For the automatic mode, in addition to thetest feedrate and the reduced rapid traverse,y

CNC programming for the highest level of productivity using : . step programming to achieve the shortest programming times in the single-part production. Turning Milling: 16 . In TSM cycle (manual mode), you can, among .