New Functions for Operator Interface

Siemens has added three new functions to the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface (GUI) to make it easier to operate turning and milling machines. A new program management system, plain text reading in the high-speed setting cycle, and new retraction function help operators during standard turning and milling operations using the Sinumerik 828D compact CNC or the modular Sinumerik 840D sl CNC.

The program manager has been updated with a new program management system providing direct access to all connected drives. Users can now work simultaneously on all connected drives and their file structures. In addition, a larger number of different file formats can be displayed than on previous models.

In the cycle package, high-speed setting cycles have been simplified by adding plain text reading for many machining methods. In the new version, machining methods such as roughing, prefinishing, and finishing can be output as plain text, and the orientation tolerance can also be entered. Users have to specify only a few parameters for this purpose.

The retraction function now helps operators retract a tool following an interruption caused, for example, by power failure or NC reset. In jog mode, and in the swiveled machine state with Cycle800 or Traori 5-axis transformation, machining can now be continued from the point of interruption following manual recovery.