User Guide

My SINUMERIK Operate

Contents
1Introduction......................................................................... 7
2 SINUMERIK Operate............................................................. 9
2.1 Uniform user interface for turning and milling..................................... 10
2.2Help screens, animated elements, graphic view, tooltips, help............ 14
2.3 TSM mode/zero offsets....................................................................... 16
2.4Programming..................................................................................... 17
2.5 Tool management.............................................................................. 21
2.6 Zero offset......................................................................................... 24
2.7 Program management........................................................................ 25
2.8Workpiece visualization (simulation and mold making view)................ 29
2.9 CNC operation in Automatic mode (AUTO) ......................................... 31

3 Turning technology............................................................ 35
3.1 Setting up.......................................................................................... 36
3.1.1 Setting the zero point...................................................................... 36
3.1.2 Workpiece zero............................................................................... 37
3.1.3 Tool measurement.......................................................................... 37
3.2Programming..................................................................................... 40
3.2.1ShopTurn........................................................................................ 40
3.2.2programGUIDE................................................................................ 42
3.3Drilling.............................................................................................. 44
3.3.1 Overview of drilling cycles .............................................................. 44
3.3.2 Drilling centered/off-centered with ShopTurn................................... 47
3.3.3 Drilling with programGUIDE............................................................. 49
3.4Turning.............................................................................................. 51
3.4.1 Overview of the turning cycles......................................................... 51

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3.5 Contour turning................................................................................. 54

3.5.1Overview of the turning cycles for the contour machining................... 54
3.5.2Contour turning with ShopTurn machining step programming.......... 55
3.5.3 Contour turning with programGUIDE................................................ 57
3.6Milling............................................................................................... 60
3.6.1 Overview of the milling cycles.......................................................... 60
3.7 Contour milling.................................................................................. 63
3.7.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining....................63
3.7.2Contour milling with ShopTurn machining step programming........... 65
3.7.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE................................................ 67
3.8Counterspindle.................................................................................. 70
3.9Measuring in the Automatic mode - in-process measurement.............. 71
3.9.1 Measure workpiece......................................................................... 71
3.9.2Example.......................................................................................... 72

4 Milling technology............................................................. 75
4.1 Setting up.......................................................................................... 76
4.1.1 Setting the zero point...................................................................... 76
4.1.2 Workpiece zero............................................................................... 77
4.1.3 Tool measurement.......................................................................... 78
4.1.4 Face milling.................................................................................... 79
4.1.5 Swiveling in JOG............................................................................. 80
4.2Programming..................................................................................... 81
4.2.1 ShopMill machining step programming............................................ 81
4.2.2programGUIDE................................................................................ 83
4.3 Drilling cycles.................................................................................... 85
4.4 Milling cycles..................................................................................... 88
4.5 Contour milling.................................................................................. 92
4.5.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining....................92
4.5.2Contour milling with ShopMill machining step programming............ 94
4.5.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE................................................ 96
4.6Miscellaneous.................................................................................... 99
4.7Measuring in the Automatic mode in-process measurement........... 103
4.7.1 Measure workpiece....................................................................... 103
4.7.2 Measure tool................................................................................. 105

5 Multitasking (with SINUMERIK 840D sl)........................... 107

5.1 Tool management............................................................................ 108
5.2Turning-milling technology with ShopTurn and programGUIDE.......... 109
5.2.1 Swivel axis in TSM mode................................................................ 109
5.2.2 Turning with ShopTurn and B axis.................................................. 109
5.2.3 Turning with programGUIDE and B axis.......................................... 110
5.2.4 Milling with ShopTurn and B axis................................................... 110
5.2.5 Milling with programGUIDE and B axis............................................ 112
5.3 Milling-turning technology with programGUIDE.................................114
5.3.1 Align turning tool.......................................................................... 114
5.3.2 Overview of the turning cycles in the milling technology................ 115
5.3.3 Contour turning in the milling technology...................................... 118
5.3.3.1Overview of the contour turning cycles in programGUIDE............ 118
5.3.3.2Contour turning with programGUIDE in the milling technology.... 120
5.4 Multi-channel machining...................................................................124
5.4.1 Machine basic screen.................................................................... 124
5.4.2 programSync multi-channel........................................................... 125
5.4.3 Multi-channel program data.......................................................... 126
5.4.4 Dual editor.................................................................................... 126
5.4.5 Time synchronization.................................................................... 127
5.4.6 Synchronous view......................................................................... 128
5.4.7Simulation.................................................................................... 128
5.4.8 Determining the machining time, optimization............................... 129
5.4.9 Program control............................................................................ 130

6Appendix.......................................................................... 133
6.1G-Code.............................................................................................133
6.2Shortcuts......................................................................................... 134
6.3 Further information..........................................................................137

7Index................................................................................ 139

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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 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.

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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 instructions 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 instructions 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

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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
setup data ...

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Preview window ...

Multiple clamping for

ShopMill

programGUIDE
Maximum productivity and flexibility in the programming combined with innovative 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

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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-highlighted in the help screen.

Animated elements
Animated elements help you for the parameterization 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.

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A tooltip is displayed for each input field.

Selection fields are indicated with the addisymbol in the tooltip.
tional
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).

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2.3 TSM mode/zero offsets

or
In TSM cycle (manual mode), you can, among
other things,
perform tool change (T) with direct access
via the tool table,
define the spindle speed and direction (S),
enter M functions (M),
activate zero offsets,
select the machining plane.

With selection fields, such as 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 Programming
SINUMERIK Operate provides the appropriate programming method for every
field of application.
ShopMill/ShopTurn programGUIDE

programSYNC

ISO-Code

workstep
programming

DIN/ISO & SINUMERIK

high-level language

multi channel
programming

with cycle support

Designed for
shortest programming time

Designed for maximal flexibility and

shortest machining
time

Increased productiv- Designed for maxiity for multi-channel

mal ISO-code
machines
compatibility

Tailored for single

parts and small
batch sizes

Tailored for medium

to large batch sizes

Suitable for singlepiece small-batch

and batch
production

Focused on medium
to large batch sizes

The user and programming interface is uniform for all cycle screen forms irrespective 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.

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You can configure the editor for ShopMill/

ShopTurn or programGUIDE. Among other
things, you can set whether, for example,
block numbers should be displayed.

If, for example, you want to compare programs or transfer program sections from one
program to another program, you can open
two programs concurrently.

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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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.

To structure large programs and individual

machining steps, you can form program
blocks in ShopMill/ShopTurn and in programGUIDE. The lines selected in the editor
are grouped to form a program 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.

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You can use parameters and variables to

define the ShopMill/ShopTurn or programGUIDE cycles.
For more information about defining variables
and the use of parameters, consult the
documentation.

In ShopMill/ShopTurn, the feedrate/speed values are converted automatically by pressing

the SELECT button.

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2.5 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)
Tools with the same name are created as sister tools. In the ST column (ST = Sister tool), the sister
tools are identified with an incrementing number.

Tool length and diameter and/or cutting

plate geometry
Nose angle for drills or number of teeth
for milling tools
Direction of spindle rotation and coolant
(level 1 and 2)

or

You can view the tool details, such as tool status, using the Details softkey. The tool is displayed graphically.

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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 symbols and explains the tool status:

Icon/Designation
Red X

The tool is disabled.

Yellow triangle pointing

downward

The prewarning limit has been reached.

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

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Meaning

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.

or

When you create new tools, you can select

the relevant tool from clearly arranged tables
for the associated tool types. Among other
things, the favorites are grouped in a separate
table.
Multitools can also be created when a milling
spindle or a dual tool holder is used.

or

Click the Find softkey to open the tool

search. You can search for tools, magazine
locations or empty locations.
Ctrl+F shortcut

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2.6 Zero offset

This view shows in a single screen all zero offsets and frames, incl. details, active at
runtime.
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.

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2.7 Program management

You can use the program manager to manage
folders and programs in a similar manner as
the Windows Explorer.
Functions, such as copy and select, can be
found on the vertical softkey bar.
Active programs have a green background.
The storage capacity of the external memory
media or the NC memory is displayed at the
lower right.
You can directly access all connected drives/
network drives.
The shortcuts for program management can be found in the appendix.

or

You can create folders and programs in a tree

structure (on local drives). The program
names of the part programs have a maximum
length of 24 characters.

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You can also store and display subdirectories

and files of any type (e.g. *.PDF, *.png, *.ini)
on external storage media and local drives.

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 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 programGUIDE 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.

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In this view, you assign the associated zero

offsets and programs to the clampings.

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2.8 Workpiece visualization (simulation and mold making

view)
To increase the programming reliability and as control capability, SINUMERIK
Operate provides a user-friendly simulation (2D and 3D) as well as the fast display for mold making applications.

or
The simulation offers the following different
views:
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 calculated
automatically (display at the lower
right).

or

Details zoom, magnifying glass for enlarging a workpiece detail, rotate view.
The shortcuts for operating the simulation are contained in the appendix.

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or

3D cross-section view details.

The shortcuts for operating the simulation are contained in the appendix.

For particularly large part programs, the mold

making view is available in Edit mode. The
mold making view shows only the G0/G1
blocks (no cycle processing). No syntax check
is performed.

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2.9 CNC operation in Automatic mode (AUTO)

You can perform a block search in the Reset

machine status. The program data is prepared
so that all relevant parameters (tool, zero offsets, M functions, etc.) are available when the
program is entered.
The following search variants are available:
Specifically to the interruption point
Requirement: The program is
selected and the controller is in
Reset status.

To any CNC block in the DIN/ISO programs

To any subroutine levels in DIN/ISO
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

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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 processing 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 violation 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 incremental zero offset with the electronic
handwheel while being machined in Automatic mode.
SKP
Skip blocks are skipped during machining.

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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 measuring workpieces and tools in JOG.

3.1.1 Setting the zero point

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.
Requirement: A zero offset must be
active.

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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 calculated, 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).

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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
positions of the swivel axis, then it should be
taken into consideration that the turning tool
is measured with the same tool position in
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 function is available only in the ShopTurn machining step programming.

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3.2 Programming
This section provides you with an overview of the design of the programs under
ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE.

3.2.1 ShopTurn
Each program line in the ShopTurn machining step editor represents a technological 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 contours 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.

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3.2.2 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.

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1. Program header

4. Approach

2. Tool call

5. Cycle call

3. Technology block

6. Retract

As example, you see from the above example

the technology cycle for stock removal (see
cycle call).

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3.3 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.

3.3.1 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
centric drill holes
with a static tool

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Cycle for creating

centric threads with a
static tool

Cycle for centering at

any positions

For ShopTurn, only with a driven tool

ShopTurn:
Cycle for drilling
holes in an infeed at
any positions
For ShopTurn,
only with a
driven tool

Cycle for drilling corrective work with a

reamer at any
positions
For ShopTurn,
only with a
driven tool

programGUIDE:

Cycle for boring

drilled hole diameters
with special boring
tools at any positions

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Cycle for creating

holes with more than
one infeed at any
positions

Cycle for tapping at

any positions
For ShopTurn,
only with a
driven tool

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Cycle for thread cutting with special drill

and thread milling
cutters at any
positions
For ShopTurn,
only with a
driven tool

For ShopTurn, only with a driven tool

Cycle for the input of

free positional data

Cycle for the input of

a position series

Cycle for entering a

circle of holes

3.3.2 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.

This cycle is available only under

ShopTurn.

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.

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To make a drill hole at any position on the

end face or the peripheral surface, use the
Drill cycle.
Enter the feedrate F, the final depth X1 and
the dwell time DT. Then define the drilling
position using the positions cycle (see below).

e.g.
You can define a maximum of eight drill positions. To program other freely programmable
positions, you must call the Freely programmable positions function again.

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3.3.3 Drilling with programGUIDE

To make a drill hole at any position (centered

or off-centered) on the end face or the
peripheral surface, use the Drill cycle.
Irrespective of whether you want to create a
hole on the end face or peripheral surface,
select the PL machining plane. Enter the drilling depth in the field Z1.
Then define the drilling position using the
positions cycle (see below).

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e.g.
You can define a maximum of eight drill positions. To program other freely programmable
positions, you must call the Freely programmable positions function again.
Note: You define the technology data,
such as tool, direction of spindle 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 TRACYL function.
The position pattern must be deselected again with MCALL.

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3.4 Turning
This section provides an overview of the turning cycles in the ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE.

3.4.1 Overview of the turning cycles

Cycle for turning a

shoulder or, for
example, for simple
face turning

Cycle for turning a

shoulder with corner
rounding or chamfers

Cycle for turning a

conical shoulder with
optional corner
rounding or chamfers

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Grooving cycle without rounding

Extended grooving
cycle with optional
rounding or chamfers
and additional
conicity

Extended grooving
cycle on conical
turned parts

Cycle for external or

internal undercuts
according to the
standard E

Cycle for external or

internal undercuts
according to the
standard F

Cycle for external or

internal thread
undercuts according
to the DIN standard

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Cycle for external or

internal thread
undercuts without
any standard (freely
programmable)

Thread cycle for longitudinal thread

Thread cycle for

tapered threads

Thread cycle for face

thread

Thread cycle for

chaining different
threads in a single
operation

Cycle for parting rod

parts

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3.5 Contour turning

This section provides an overview of the contour machining cycles in the
ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE. The contour turning with ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE is
explained as an example.

3.5.1 Overview of the turning cycles for the contour machining

or
Stock removal cycle
for machining any
contours with the
stock removal technology; it can be
combined with automatic residual material detection

or
Grooving cycle for
machining any contours with the
plunge-cutting technology; it can be
combined with automatic residual material detection

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or
Plunge-turning cycle
for machining any
contours with the
plunge-turning technology; it can be
combined with automatic residual material detection

Note: The technologies can be combined on a contour!

3.5.2 Contour turning with ShopTurn machining step

programming

Create a new contour in the contour

calculator.
You can enter as many as 256
geometric elements.

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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 successive residual material cycles, when, for
example, different tools must be used.

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3.5.3 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

First insert the contour call at the desired

location in the program. Note the above figure for contour calls.

Create a new contour in the contour

calculator.
You can enter as many as 256
geometric elements.

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Enter the name of a program (PRG) to be generated and the name of the updated residual
material contour (CONR) for the stock
removal and the stock removal residual (see
below). The program names can be chosen
freely.
During the program execution, the G codes
for the stock removal or the milling of contour elements using CYCLE952 (contour turning) or CYCLE63 (contour milling), including
the residual material removal, will be generated in the programs 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.

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3.6 Milling
This section provides an overview of the milling cycles in the ShopTurn machining step programming and programGUIDE.

3.6.1 Overview of the milling cycles

Cycle to produce a
rectangular pocket
on the end face or
the peripheral
surface

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Cycle to produce a
circular pocket on the
end face or the
peripheral surface

Cycle to produce a
rectangular spigot
with a rectangular
blank on the end face
or the peripheral
surface

Cycle to produce a
circular spigot with a
round blank on the
end face or the
peripheral surface

Cycle to produce a
polyhedron on the
end face

Cycle to produce longitudinal grooves on

the end face or the
peripheral surface

Cycle to produce any

number of circumferential grooves on the
end face or the
peripheral surface

Cycle to produce
open grooves on the
end face or the
peripheral surface
using the vortex milling or plunge cutting
technologies

Cycle to produce
elongated holes on
the end face or the
peripheral surface
Only in
programGUIDE

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To produce internal
or external threads
on the end face or
the peripheral surface using the milling
technology

Engraving cycle for

characters and numbers on the end face
or the peripheral surface with any
alignment

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3.7 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.

3.7.1 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

drilling for the specific predrilling of a
start hole for pocket
milling

Cycle for drilling for

the specific predrilling of a start hole for
pocket milling

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or
Cycle for machining
any pocket contours
on the end face and
the peripheral surface; it can be combined with automatic
residual material
detection

or
Cycle to produce any
spigot contours with
a defined initial blank
on the end face and
the peripheral surface; it can be combined with automatic
residual material
detection

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3.7.2 Contour milling with ShopTurn machining step

programming

You can define open contours or closed contours (pockets, islands, spigots) and machine
them with path milling or milling cycles.
In the example, a raw and finished part contour is created in the contour calculator. Contours for spigots must be closed. ShopTurn
interprets the first specified contour as a
blank contour and all others as spigots.
You can enter as many as 256
geometric elements.

Define whether the contour is to be created

on the end face or the peripheral surface.

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The contours and the milling cycle are linked

in the machining step editor.

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3.7.3 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 operations on the peripheral surface, activate the TRACYL function. TRAFOOF deselects the
transformations again.

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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

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 contour in the contour calculator.
You can enter as many as 256
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 contour elements using CYCLE952 (contour turning) or CYCLE63 (contour 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.

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3.8 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
Z2W is the position of the counterspindle on which machining is
performed after the transfer. For
the first workpiece, move as far
right as possible!
ZV is the workpiece length dimension specified on the drawing.
Caution! negative value.

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Front face: Zero offset for machining the

next front face (for bars)
Refer also to the information about the
setting data in the Tool measurement
section.

3.9 Measuring in the Automatic mode - in-process

measurement
For measurement tasks in Automatic mode, powerful measuring cycles are available for both ShopTurn and programGUIDE. Input screens with dynamic help
displays are used for convenient entry of the measuring parameters.

3.9.1 Measure workpiece

The figure below provides an overview of the measuring variants.

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Using this measuring variant, a workpiece

probe can be calibrated at any position in
space.

3.9.2 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
In addition to the guidelines for setup and programming, this chapter provides
an overview of the technology cycles for drilling, milling and contour milling.
You also obtain information on functions such as cylinder surface transformation, unmachined part input for simulation, swivel plane, high-speed settings
and an overview of the cycles for the in-process measurement.

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4.1 Setting up
In addition to the guidelines for setup and programming, this chapter provides
an overview of the technology cycles for drilling, milling and contour milling.
You also obtain information on functions such as cylinder surface transformation, 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

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.
Requirement: A zero offset must be
active.

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4.1.2 Workpiece zero

The reference point for programming a workpiece 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 available for selection:
Calibrate probe calibration length/
diameter
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

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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 measuring 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 determining the compensation values of the tools:
Manually measure the length/diameter
Automatically measure the length/diameter (cycle for switching measuring boxes)
Fixed-point calibration of probe/adjustment t

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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 capability 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 common machine kinematics!

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4.2 Programming
4.2.1 ShopMill machining step programming
Each program line in the ShopMill machining step editor represents a technological 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.

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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.

Note: The conversion when changing between feedrate using mm/

min and feed per tooth and
between speed and cutting rate is
performed automatically.

During the programming, you can use the

Graphic view function to dynamically display
the workpiece.

The example shows the linking of the contour

with the contour milling cycles.

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4.2.2 programGUIDE
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

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The example shown here uses the Mill

pocket technology cycle from above (see
CYCLE63 cycle call).

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4.3 Drilling cycles

An overview of the drilling cycles in ShopMill and programGUIDE with application tips is shown below.

Cycle for centering at

any positions/
position patterns

Cycle for drill holes in

an infeed with drilling depth based on
the shank or tip at
any positions/position patterns

Cycle for reaming at

any positions/
position patterns

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Cycle for drill holes

with drilling depth
based on the shank
or tip at any
positions/position
patterns

Cycle for boring drill

hole diameters with
special boring tools
at any positions/
position patterns

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Cycle for tapping

with and without
compensating chuck
at any positions/position patterns

Cycle for producing a

thread with special
tapping drill and
thread milling cutters
at any positions/
position patterns

Display rotary axis in

the position patterns
Cycle for the input of
free positional data

Cycle for entering a

position pattern hide line, grid and
frame, incl. position

Input of a position
pattern - hide graduated circle, full circle
and position on
rotary axes, incl.
position

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4.4 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 rectangular 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.

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Cycle to produce any

circular pocket at any
positions or position
patterns.

Cycle to produce a
circular pocket at any
positions or position
patterns.

Machining methods:

Machining methods:

Roughing, finishing,
chamfering

Roughing, finishing,
chamfering

Infeed:

Infeed:

Plane-by-plane,
helical

Plane-by-plane,
helical

Insertion strategies:

Insertion strategy:

Vertical, helical,
predrilled

Vertical, helical.

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Cycle for producing a

rectangular spigot at
any positions/position patterns

Cycle for producing a

circular spigot at any
positions/position
patterns

Cycle for producing a

polyhedron at any
positions/position
patterns

Cycle for producing

longitudinal grooves
with vertical, helical
and oscillating insertion strategies at any
positions/position
patterns

Cycle to produce any

number of circumferential grooves on a
graduated circle or
full circle

Cycle for producing

open grooves with
the vortex milling or
plunge cutting technologies at any
positions/position
patterns

Cycle for producing

elongated holes
Machining types:
Plane-by-plane,
oscillating
Only in
programGUIDE

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Cycle for producing

internal or external
threads with the milling technology at any
positions/position
patterns

Engraving cycle for

characters and
numbers with any
alignment

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4.5 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.

4.5.1 Overview of the milling cycles for the contour machining

Cycle for the

machining of arbitrary contours, incl.
radius compensation
and approach/departure movements

Cycle for centered

drilling for the specific predrilling of a
start hole for pocket
milling

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Cycle for predrilling

for the specific predrilling of a start hole
for pocket milling

or
Cycle for machining any pocket contours,
with helical and oscillation insertion strategies; 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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4.5.2 Contour milling with ShopMill machining step

programming

You can define open contours or closed contours (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.
You can enter as many as 256
geometric elements.

In the Mill pocket technology cycle, you create the tool, the feedrate, the spindle speed,
as well as the complete machining and insertion strategy, etc.

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The contours and the mill pocket and

pocket residual material milling cycles are
linked in the machining step editor.

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4.5.3 Contour milling with programGUIDE

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

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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.
You can enter as many as 256
geometric elements.

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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 milling of contour elements using
CYCLE952 (contour turning) or CYCLE63 (contour 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.

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4.6 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 programGUIDE to enter the blank data. Among
other things, you select the shape of the
blank, e.g. cylinder.

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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.

Machining of free-form surfaces involves high

requirements regarding velocity, precision
and surface quality.
You can achieve optimum velocity control
depending on the type of processing (roughing, rough-finishing, finishing) very simply
with the HighSpeed Settings cycle.
The HighSpeed Settings function is used to
specify the tolerance of the machining axes
and the machining type. You can choose
between the following technological machining types:
Finishing
Rough-finishing
Roughing
Deselection (default setting)

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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 counterclockwise rotation.

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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.

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4.7 Measuring in the Automatic mode in-process

measurement
For measurement tasks in automatic mode, powerful measuring cycles are available for both ShopMill and programGUIDE. Input screens with dynamic help displays are used for convenient entry of the measuring parameters.

4.7.1 Measure workpiece

The figure below provides an overview of the measuring variants.

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Measuring cycles for workpiece probe for the milling technology:

Calibration length, radius in ring, radius at edge, trim to sphere, alignment 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 Measure multiple axis kinematics function must be enabled.

Using this measuring variant, a workpiece

probe can be calibrated at any position in
space.

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4.7.2 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

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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, multiaxis kinematics, turning functionality for milling (milling-turning technology) as
well as milling functionality for turning (turning-milling technology).

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5.1 Tool management

or
For multitasking machines - for turning-milling or milling-turning - extended tool management for turning and milling tools is available. You can also deploy complex tools such
as multitools. Additional parameters, such as
distance description using location number or
angle and different tool types for each location, are available for multitools. All tools are
represented as icons.

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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 position) 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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5.3 Milling-turning technology with programGUIDE

This section provides an overview of the technology cycles in programGUIDE for
turning and contour turning with the milling technology. The contour turning is
explained using an example. To check the programming, you can also use the
Simulation function for the milling-turning.

5.3.1 Align turning tool

The Align turning tool function provides

support for the milling/turning centers with
multi-axis kinematics. The position and orientation of the turning tool can be changed by
rotating the swivel axis ( angle) and rotating
at the tool axis ( angle).

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5.3.2 Overview of the turning cycles in the milling technology

An overview of the turning cycles in programGUIDE with application tips
follows.

Cycle for turning a

shoulder or, for
example, for simple
face turning

Cycle for turning a

shoulder with corner
rounding or chamfers

Cycle for turning a

conical shoulder with
optional corner
rounding or chamfers

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Grooving cycle without rounding

Extended grooving
cycle with optional
rounding or chamfers
and additional
conicity

Extended grooving
cycle on conical
turned parts

Cycle for external or

internal undercuts
according to the
standard E

Cycle for external or

internal undercuts
according to the
standard F

Cycle for external or

internal thread
undercuts according
to the DIN standard

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Cycle for external or

internal thread
undercuts without
any standard (freely
programmable)

Thread cycle for longitudinal thread

Thread cycle for

tapered threads

Thread cycle for face

thread

Thread cycle for

chaining different
threads in a single
operation

Cycle for parting rod

parts

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5.3.3 Contour turning in the milling technology

This section provides an overview of the cycles for contour turning with programGUIDE in the milling technology. The contour turning with programGUIDE
is explained as an example.

5.3.3.1 Overview of the contour turning cycles in

programGUIDE
or
Stock removal cycle
for machining any
contours with the
stock removal
technology; it can be
combined with
automatic residual
material detection

or
Plunge-turning cycle
for machining any
contours with the
plunge-turning
technology; it can be
combined with
automatic residual
material detection

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or
Plunge-turning cycle
for machining any
contours with the
plunge-turning
technology; it can be
combined with
automatic residual
material detection

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5.3.3.2 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

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The Align turning tool function provides

support for the milling/turning centers with
multi-axis kinematics. The position and orientation of the turning tool can be changed by
rotating the swivel axis ( angle) and rotating
at the tool axis ( angle).

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

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First insert the contour call at the desired

location in the program. Note the above figure for contour calls.

Create a new contour in the contour

calculator.
Create a new contour in the contour
calculator.

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Enter for grooving the name of a program to

be generated (PRG). The program names can
be chosen freely.
During the program execution, the G codes
for the stock removal or the milling of contour elements using CYCLE952 (contour turning) or CYCLE63 (contour milling), including
the residual material removal, will be generated in the programs 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.

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

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5.4.2 programSync multi-channel

To structure multi-channel programs, use the

programSYNC multi-channel softkey to create 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 programs open together in the dual editor.

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5.4.3 Multi-channel program data

Open the program header in the editor.

The program header shows a standard overview of the multi-channel data for both
ShopTurn and programGUIDE.

5.4.4 Dual editor

The dual editor supports you for the concurrent creation of the programs for both
channels.

The block generation is the basis of the multichannel programming.

Generate the program structure with the help
of blocks. Then enter the appropriate program
code within the respective blocks.

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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 chronological 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

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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.

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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 machining steps. This allows you to optimize the
channels with each other.

Multitasking 129

5.4.9 Program control

In Automatic mode, you can choose between

different approach variants - by channel or by
spindle.

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Multitasking 131

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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 133

6.2 Shortcuts
Functions Softkeys Shortcut keys
Control key:

CTRL + P

For screenshots Storage location: Commissioning (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)

CTRL + Z

Undo max. five lines in the editor (editor

functionality)

CTRL + A

Select all (editor functionality)

CTRL +

Go to start of program

NEXT
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

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CTRL + M
CTRL + F

Maximum simulation speed

Search in all screen forms
Wildcards "?" and '"*" can be used in search
screen forms. ? stands for any character, *
for any number of any characters.

Miscellaneous:

Shift +

INSERT

Commenting out of cycles and direct editing

of programGUIDE cycles

Shift + END

Select up to end of block

Shift +

Select up to start of line

ALT +

NEXT
WINDOW

NEXT
WINDOW

ALT + S
=

HELP

END

Jump to start of line

Enter Asian characters
Calculator function
Help function
Jump to end of line

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Simulation and simultaneous recording:

Move

Shift +

Rotate in 3D display
Move section

CTRL +
CTRL + S

Override +/- (simulation)

Single block on/off (simulation)

Insert key:

INSERT

INSERT

It brings you into the Edit mode for text boxes

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
pressed or no data has already been transferred to the fields.

Toggle key:

SELECT

You can directly switch between toggle fields

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

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6.3 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>

Appendix 137

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7 Index
Aligning milling tool
Multitasking machines............... 112
Aligning turning tool
Multitasking machines............... 110
Animated elements......................... 14
Blank.............................................. 99
Block search.................................... 31
Boring............................................. 86
Centering.................................. 45, 85
Centric drilling................................. 44
Contour call programGUIDE
Contour milling..................... 68, 97
Contour turning.................. 58, 121
Contour milling
programGUIDE............................ 96
ShopMill..................................... 94
Contour turning
programGUIDE.......................... 120
Counterspindle................................ 70
Cutoff..................................... 53, 117
Cutting................................... 51, 115
Cycles
Parameters.................................. 20
Variables..................................... 20
Cylinder jacket............................... 102
Deep hole drilling...................... 46, 86
Drilling Reaming........................ 45, 85
Drilling with programGUIDE............. 49
Drilling with ShopTurn
centered/off center...................... 47
Dual editor
programSYNC............................ 126

Editor
Open second program................. 18
Search........................................ 19
Settings...................................... 18
Settings multi-channel............... 127
Engraving................................. 62, 91
Face milling............................... 79, 88
Graphic view................................... 14
Groove.................................... 52, 115
Help
context-sensitive......................... 15
Help Screen..................................... 14
HighSpeed settings........................ 100
in-process measurement.......... 71, 103
Workpiece measurement alignment workpiece probe....... 104, 105
Machine basic screen
Multi-channel machining........... 124
Machining time
programSYNC............................ 129
Measuring cycles
Example...................................... 72
Overview............................ 71, 103
Mirroring...................................... 102
Mold making view........................... 30
Multi-channel program data........... 126
Multiple clamping............................ 28
Offset........................................... 101
Open job list.................................. 125
Path milling
Contour................................ 63, 92
Plunge-cutting

Index 139

Contour.............................. 54, 118

Plunge-turning
Contour.............................. 55, 119
Pocket....................................... 60, 89
Contour................................ 64, 93
Positions................................... 47, 87
Program control
programSYNC............................ 130
Program management..................... 25
Create archive............................. 27
Create directory.......................... 25
Create ShopMill/
ShopTurn program...................... 25
Create tool.................................. 25
*.jpg, *.png, *.bmp..................... 26
PDF............................................. 26
Preview....................................... 26
programGUIDE create G code....... 25
Properties................................... 26
Save setup data........................... 27
Programming
Form blocks................................ 19
ISO code..................................... 17
programGUIDE...................... 17, 84
programSYNC.............................. 17
ShopMill..................................... 82
ShopMill/ShopTurn...................... 17
programSYNC................................ 124
Dual editor................................ 126
Job list JOB................................ 125
Machining time......................... 129
program control........................ 130
Simulation................................ 128
Synchronous view..................... 128
Time synchronization................ 127
Wait marks................................ 127
Rotation........................................ 101
Rough drill................................ 63, 92
Scaling.......................................... 102
Settings

140

Editor......................................... 18
Editor multi-channel.................. 127
Set ZO................................. 16, 36, 76
ShopMill
Program header.......................... 81
ShopTurn
Program header.......................... 40
Simulation
programSYNC............................ 128
Simultaneous recording................... 32
Slot........................................... 61, 90
Spigot
Contour................................ 64, 93
Spigot polyhedron..................... 61, 90
Stock removal
Contour.............................. 54, 118
Swivel
Plane.......................................... 80
Swivel axis
TSM mode................................. 109
Swivel plane
Multitasking machines....... 111, 113
Synchronous view
programSYNC............................ 128
Thread.........................46, 53, 87, 116
Thread milling........................... 62, 91
Time synchronization
programSYNC............................ 127
Tool
Favorites..................................... 23
Multitool..................................... 23
Search........................................ 23
Tool list........................................... 21
Details........................................ 21
Sister tool................................... 21
Tool management
Multitasking machines............... 108
Multitools................................. 108
Tool measurement
Counterclamping holder.............. 38

JOG...................................... 37, 78
Tool probe.................................. 38
Tool simulation
3D.............................................. 29
Cross-section............................... 30
Details........................................ 29
Tooltip............................................ 15
Tool wear........................................ 22
Transformation.............................. 101
TSM cycle........................................ 16
TSM mode
Swivel axis................................ 109
Undercut................................. 52, 116
Wait marks
programSYNC............................ 127
Workpiece zero.......................... 37, 77
Zero offset.............................. 24, 101

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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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