Introduction; Product Overview - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Introduction

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Product overview

The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Controller) for machine tools.
You can use the CNC to implement the following basic functions in conjunction with a
machine tool:
● Creation and adaptation of part programs
● Execution of part programs
● Manual control
● Access to internal and external data media
● Editing of data for programs
● Management of tools, zero points and further user data required in programs
● Diagnostics of controller and machine
Operating areas
The basic functions are grouped in the following operating areas in the controller:
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