Siemens Answers with SINUMERIK Operate – Fully -Integrated CNC Software for Machine Tool Applications

Programming Ease
Powerful Functions
User-Friendliness
SINUMERIK Operate Success Stories
SINUMERIK Operate Technology Briefs

The newest CNC software from Siemens, the SINUMERIK operator interface has been structured even more clearly and intuitively. SINUMERIK Operate combines the known HMI-Advanced, ShopMill and ShopTurn in one consistent, innovative operator and programming interface.

SINUMERIK Operate combines the whole range of operator and programming functions on one operator interface, thus ensuring efficient machine operation.

SINUMERIK Operate is clearly structured, can be operated intuitively, and provides numerous modern, powerful functions allowing you to combine workstep and high-level language programming on one operator interface – thus ensuring fast, efficient, and intuitive NC programming and production planning.

ShopTurn & ShopMill - workstep programming
ProgramGUIDE - graphic programming using animated elements
DIN/ISO & SINUMERIK high-level language - maximum freedom of programming

Intelligent functions support the operators most conveniently during their daily work – for example, by providing screenshots with the key combination CTRL+P.

Regarding graphic support, SINUMERIK Operate also sets new standards in user friendliness. Animated elements are very useful because they provide look-ahead displays of every machining step providing graphic animations.

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Programming Ease

The new CNC user interface is clearly structured, intuitive for users and equipped with a broad range of new and powerful functions. This allows machining step and high-level languageprogramming to be united in a single user interface. In turn, this enables extremely fast, rational and intuitive NC programming and work preparation.

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Powerful Functions

Intelligent HMI functions offer users the simplest and most effective support for their daily work – for example with screenshots via keyboard shortcut. The state-of-the-art Windows style display is also very user-oriented. SINUMERIK Operate sets a new standard for usability in terms of graphical support. Animated elements portray each machining step in advance in a graphically-animated simulation.

The Too List - With its context-based functions and self-explanatory icons, the tool list is intuitive, can be customized, and is easy-to-use. Plus, it provides all relevant information, which can then be seen at a glance.
Animated Elements - CNC achieves an unparalleled level of convenience in terms of operation and programming, even with technological cycles.
Safe – thanks to simulation - Simulation offers a broad range of different workpiece views. This allows programming to be checked immediately and users can also zoom in and out while a simulation is running, even on swiveled planes.

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User-Friendliness

Simple steps for successful work - When setting up a workpiece, the measurement process is also shown clearly and simply with animated elements
Simple and fast handling - enables complex workpieces to be manufactured in a single clamp
Different kinematics - easy to set-up
Simultaneous machining - step recording can be activated and displayed

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SINUMERIK Operate Success Stories

Story	Application Featured	Industry Featured	CNC Product Featured
5-Axis Milling in a Class of Its Own	Milling		SINUMERIK 840D
For producing model running wheels In one setting an energy production specialist reduces throughput time via a simultaneous 5-axis mill-turn center with SINUMERIK 840D sl	Milling / Turning		SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line
High Tech from the Czech Republic	Milling		SINUMERIK 840D
New machining center handles the complete machining of highly complex workpieces, using SINUMERIK Operate to make the most of the increased capabilities	Milling / Turning		SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line
To enhance its five-axis machining centers with a horizontal spindle orientation, this machine tool developer takes advantage of newly integrated lathe processing capability, improved features of the SINUMERIK 840D sl CNC and the new 19-inch OP 019 Panel	Milling / Turning	Tool, Mold, and Die	SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line
Using a heavy-duty turning center equipped with SINUMERIK 840D sl CNC and Operate graphical user interface to produce flexible, high-quality spindle shafts	Turning		SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line

More Machine Tool Success Stories …

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SINUMERIK Operate Technology Briefs

Title	Application Featured	CNC Product Featured	Value-Added Service Featured
One for All - Complete Processing with SINUMERIK Operate	Milling / Turning
Realistic Training - Sinutrain for SINUMERIK Operate offers an integrated solution for communicating innovative functions of Siemens CNC systems			Training