Introduction
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Product overview
The SINUMERIK controller is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) control system for
machine tools.
You can use the CNC control system 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
• Displaying and troubleshooting alarms
• Editing of machine data
Operating areas
The basic functions are grouped in the following operating areas in the control:
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Operating Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-6AP10-1BA0
Operating areas
MACHINE
PARAMETER
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
MANAGER
DIAGNOSIS
START-UP
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