Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional object using an extrusion-based layered deposition system, the method comprising generating a build path for building a layer of the three-dimensional object, where the build path defines a void region. The method further comprising generating at least one intermediate path in the void region, and generating a remnant path based at least in part on the at least one intermediate path.

Abstract: A three-dimensional measurement method is provided for measuring an object shape in a non-contact manner by using a non-contact sensor and a sensor moving mechanism that changes a position and a posture of the sensor and can operate by numerical control, moving the non-contact sensor in accordance with measurement path information indicating plural positions and postures of the sensor at the respective positions. The measurement path information is set in advance by teaching.

Abstract: A production control apparatus (10) of a production system (1) provided with a storing means (3) for storing in advance a production system model (4) comprised of workpiece information regarding workpieces (W) and program information regarding a plurality of work programs of robots (11 to 13) and a plurality of machining programs of machine tools (21, 22), an updating means (5) for updating the production system model based on run status signals showing run statuses of the robots and machines tools and workpiece signals from the detectors (311, 321), and an instructing means (6) for selecting one work program and one machining program based on the updated production system model and instructing running of the selected work program and work program to the robot and machine tool. Due to this, by calling up a work program of the robot etc. in accordance with the state of the production system, it is possible to change the program and restore the system from error.

Abstract: A machining configuration drawing apparatus includes a drawing unit for drawing a machining configuration and a present machining position, a setting unit for setting a display area in an overall drawing area, a division unit for dividing the overall drawing area into a plurality of display areas based on the set display area, and a selection unit for selecting a drawing region drawn by the drawing unit from a plurality of drawing regions. The selection unit selects a drawing region in which the present machining position exists. Further, the drawing unit draws a machining configuration and a present machining position of the selected drawing region.

Abstract: A safe and efficient machining process design is realized by extracting the unmachined shape and by three-dimensionally visualizing the unmachined shape without generating a machining track. The present device 1 comprises a displacement unit 2 for displacing a machining tool on the surface of a three-dimensional product shape model at arbitrary positions without causing interference between the product shape model and the machining tool, a detection unit 3 for detecting a distance between the arbitrary position and the machining tool, and a preparation unit 4 for preparing the three-dimensional unmachined shape by using the minimum value of the distance obtained for each point on the surface of the shape model when the arbitrary point is moved.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for manufacturing complex gears includes the creation of a data set to control a robotic machine tool enabling the tool to machine the contours of the gears accurately after the gear has been cut. Each gear is mounted to an indexable chuck which is used to position the gear for machining operations such as chamfering and deburring that heretofore have been done by hand. A machine cabinet allows debris from machining to be recovered by a vacuum-operated system and an air-cooling system cools the gear during machining without requiring the use of cooling oils or other liquids.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for visualizing a control program of a machine tool. The machine tool is provided with operating units. The operating units may comprise machining units, which are provided with tools, and at least one workpiece receiver in accordance with a machine tool configuation. The machine tool is also provided with a computerized control for controlling movement of the operating units in accordance with a control configuration. Sets of control data are read from the control program with a data processing unit. Virtual operating units corresponding to the operating units of the machine tool, linkings of the virtual operating units, and virtual actions of the virtual operating units are automatically determined taking into account the machine tool configuration and the control configuration. The virtual operating units and their virtual actions are then represented for a user in the form of a machine display.

Abstract: A machining data generator generates NC machining data specifying machining operations for shaping the external shape of a piston. The machining data generator uses a machining data sheet (provided by a spreadsheet software) describing noncircular part shape data on the shape of a noncircular part and condition data (machining condition data and shape data on shapes of parts other than the noncircular part necessary for shaping the overall shape of the piston). The machining data sheet is prepared beforehand. A machining data generation program reads the machining data sheet in step S4, recognizes directives “start cell” and “end cell” defining a cell region and described in the machining data sheet and fetches matrix data from the cell region in step S5, and fetches condition data other than the noncircular part shape data from the machining data sheet, and calculates NC machining data to be given to a NC machine tool on the basis of the condition data and the noncircular part shape data in step S6.

Abstract: A structure having a parameter storing unit which stores a parameter to be used when a numeric control apparatus drives and controls the numeric control machine tool, a program interpretation unit which reads a part program to generate machining data for each block, an interpolation unit which interpolates a movement path instructed in an axis moving instruction referring to a parameter stored in the parameter storing unit and using an interpolation algorithm which is identical to a driving and controlling interpolation algorithm of the numeric control apparatus, an interpolation count counting unit which counts an interpolation count in the movement path, and an axis moving time calculating unit which multiplies an interpolation cycle when the numeric control apparatus drives and controls the numeric control machine tool and the counted interpolation count to calculate an axis moving time.

Abstract: A production equipment monitoring device comprises a display panel providing a touch switch function, a touch switch display controller displaying on the display panel a touch switch corresponding to a general segmentary operating process, an operating status display controller distinguishably displaying thereon an operating status of the touch switch corresponding to the general segmentary operating process presently executed, a detail process information memory memorizing a name of a detail operating process and an address of the programmable logic controller to be referred thereto when judging an actual status of the detail operating process, and a detail information display controller displaying thereon, when the touch switch is pressed, the name of the detail operating process included in the general segmentary operating process corresponding to the pressed touch switch, and the actual status of the detail operating process obtained by the address of the programmable logic controller.

Abstract: With respect to two or more NC data points among a group of dots together representing a tool locus, a curvature radius of the tool locus is determined. Then, the NC data point and its succession with other points is displayed in a display color determined according to the magnitude of the curvature radius. Alternatively, a movement direction of each minute segment relative to a specific axis selected from the three (XYZ) axes is determined as either positive, negative, or zero, and the minute segment or an end point thereof is display with the display property determined according to the movement direction. Still alternatively, after a specific axis is selected from the three (XYZ) axes, a region relative to the selected region is divided along the selected axis, for predetermined dividing width, first beginning with a predetermined reference point, and the resultant divided regions are given predetermined display properties.

Abstract: There are provided a positioning control method and a positioning control device, which enables high speed positioning with low power consumption without repeating two or more acceleration and deceleration operations during travel from an original position to a target position. There is also provided an electronic component mounting apparatus, which enables high speed positioning with low power consumption and enables mounting of electronic components in a short period of time. When a movable body is moved from the original position to the target position, there is set an operational passing position for avoiding a passing avoidance region, and driving of a drive unit having a smaller travel distance from the original position to a coordinate of the operational passing position is started later than driving start timing of a drive unit having a longer travel distance, from the original position to another coordinate of the operational passing position, by a specified period of time.

Abstract: A system and method for machining and cutting pieces from a sheet of material where the system machines or cuts the first side of the sheet material but does not sever the pieces from the sheet, and the entire sheet with the pieces still attached thereto is inverted and the system machines and cuts to opposite side of the pieces and finally severs the pieces from the sheet such that the pieces are essentially complete upon removal.

Abstract: A method for virtual machining and inspection of a three-dimensional virtual workpiece representative of an actual workpiece comprising: creating a three-dimensional tool model; defining a tool path through the virtual workpiece; creating a plurality of two-dimensional slices from the three-dimensional tool model; and passing each of said plurality of two-dimensional slices along the tool path and through the virtual workpiece; wherein material from the virtual workpiece coming into contact with each of said plurality of two-dimensional slices passed there through is subtracted from the virtual workpiece; and conducting a virtual inspection of the virtual work piece.

Abstract: A preset controller which performs preset control, which allows, in the case of updating and correcting a print operational condition for a print pattern number, another print operation for a different print pattern number to reflect the updated and corrected compensator set value. A preset controller of a compensator in a rotary press is provided. The rotary press includes a compensator for use in a paper leading course extending from a printing unit to a folding unit and a movement device for moving the compensator, and controls the movement device so that the compensator is moved to a preset location suitable for cutting a printed web at an optimum position thereof. The preset controller includes a set value reader for reading, based on a paper leading course number read by a data reader, a compensator number and a compensator set value corresponding to the paper leading course number.

Abstract: A method and system for approximately reproducing the surface of a workpiece should enable the contour of the workpiece to be reconstructed in a particularly simple manner. The invention provides that a starting body, which represents, in whole or in part, the workpiece in a first approximation step, is subdivided into a number of partial volumes, whereby for a reproduction of the workpiece in a second approximation step, the partial volumes are selected for which a step involving an analytical reproduction of the milling volume, which stretches from the milling cutter along a covered milling path, is established.

Abstract: A method for controlling a mechanism through the use of higher-dimensional n-curves is disclosed. An electronically-controlled mechanism is provided. Electronic communication is established between a computer and the electronically-controlled mechanism. A controller is running or executing on the computer to send mechanism commands to the electronically-controlled mechanism. Process control software is used to control the electronically-controlled mechanism. The process control software uses higher-dimensional n-curves to control the electronically-controlled mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for aiding a machinist in preparing a machining program. A machining simulator simulates a basic machining program. Values of machining variables are obtained during the simulation and stored in a simulation result data memory. A spindle load determiner, a cutting speed determiner, and a rotating speed determiner analyze the machining variable values of a certain machining process to determine the machining efficiency of that process. A navigation information memory stores a plurality of messages for giving advice on how to change the cutting conditions. A message, which depends on the analysis of the machining variable values, is selected from the memory and is shown on a display. Accordingly, an operator can easily modify the basic machining program by following the message on the display, even if the operator does not have much knowledge or experience.

Abstract: A machining simulation method using a plurality of equally sized regular volumes such as cubes to represent the surface of a raw stock object at a relatively low resolution. Each regular volume contains a reference to that portion of the original stock surface falling within that regular volume. The regular volumes affected by the swept volume of each tool movement are readily determined, and a pointer to that tool movement is added to each affected regular volume. The finished data may be expanded in detail at any portion of interest to create fully realised surface geometry with full boundary information by combining the original stock surface and the relevant surfaces of each tool movement. The original stock object may be displayed using the low-resolution regular volumes from any convenient view point, and may be animated in real time to show the effects of each tool movement.

Abstract: A method of modeling multiple material parts for additive manufacturing processes such direct metal deposition operates within the constraints of a single material CAD system. Each material is modeled separately as a single or multiple solid part, under the assumption that there are no internal multiple materials; that is, no voids for other material parts. The parts are ordered from the outer most geometry to the innermost geometry and Boolean operations are performed to calculate the final volume for each part. In use of the invention, should any design changes occur, only the parts as originally defined need to be modified, and the method is reapplied. The method is applicable to the generation of CAM cutting paths for 2½-D and 3-D geometries by pocket machining with spiral-in, spiral-out, and arbitrary direction raster tool paths using stock material with and without reflection, depending upon the geometry.

Abstract: In a method for producing embossing plates, in particular steel intaglio printing plates, a plane element is determined from a line drawing, the edge of the plane element defining a desired contour. A tool track is then calculated from the desired contour and a desired depth associated with the plane element, to be used for guiding an engraving tool such that the partial area is removed.

Abstract: A machine tool 10 to fashion objects from blocks of material having a material-remover 16 able to move in at least two degrees of freedom and having the material 18 controlled by processing circuitry. The processing circuitry 18 determines a path along which the material-remover 16 should move, allowing the depth of a cut made by the material remover to vary. The movement of the material-remover 16 is so controlled to improve bulk material removal when compared to prior art machines.

Abstract: The invention is directed to rendering a three-dimensional view of a workpiece shape based on a point set using a normal vector representation. The distribution of the normal vectors can be analyzed by a centered view of the normal vectors, which can be done manually and/or automatically. These structures give a first indication of the surface quality. In addition to the centered representation, the normal vectors can also be directly overlaid on the path, which facilitates the determination of local flaws. In addition, a pseudo-surface view can be generated based on the position of the normal vectors.

Abstract: A spline interpolation motion control system and method that can automatically determine where sharp corners and flat sections were intended in a part program. In one embodiment, based upon the length ratio of two consecutive spans, the system and method determines whether to interpolate the first span with a line or with a spline function. If a parameter range is not met, then the span is interpolated as a line to maintain the intended flat section in the program. Also, in this embodiment, the angle defined by a pair of consecutive spans is used to determine whether the two spans should be interpolated with lines or with splines. If a tolerance is exceeded, then the spans are interpolated linearly to maintain the intended sharp corner in the part program.

Abstract: The present invention provides a machining-related information generating apparatus, which speedily and correctly generates tool path data, and automatically generates operation information required for machining. The machining-related information generating apparatus comprises: a process/machining model data generating section (5) which extracts product characteristic data from CAD data, then generates process data, stock blank data and machining model data; a machining-related information generating section (10) which generates tool path data on the basis of the process data, the stock blank data, the machining model data and the like, then generates data of virtual workpiece configurations, and generates machining operation information data on the basis of the process data, the stock blank data, the tool path data and the virtual workpiece configuration data.

Abstract: A machine cycle unwrapper for use with a glass forming machine which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines a 360° machine cycle having a set cycle time. The cycle unwrapper converts the “on” and “off” angles around the wrapped 360° programmable sequencer to “on” and “off” times along an unwrapped bottle forming process which takes more then two machine cycles to complete.

Abstract: A glass forming machine has a set machine cycle time. Each of the mechanisms, etc., is cycled during the time of one machine cycle. A computerized model of a mathematical representation of a network constraint diagram of the unwrapped bottle forming process which takes more than two machine cycles to complete is defined to facilitate the analysis and control of the machine cycle.

Abstract: A control for defining data for setting the times for controlled events in a glass forming machine which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines the time of a machine cycle. A computerized model of a mathematical representation of a network constraint diagram of the unwrapped bottle forming process is provided with computer analysis for analyzing the computerized model as a constrained optimization problem for determining, with inputs including the following: 1. the motion durations of each of the mechanisms from the retracted position to the advanced position and from the advanced position to the retracted position, 2. the submotion durations, 3. the machine cycle time, and 4. the time in an unwrapped bottle forming process for each displacement to begin and for each valve to be turned “on” and “off”, and 5. the target time for an optimized machine cycle, the machine cycle time and the event times for an optimized process.

Abstract: A control for defining data for setting the times for controlled events in a glass forming machine which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines the time of a machine cycle. The control includes a computerized model of a mathematical representation of a network constraint diagram of the unwrapped bottle forming process and a computer for analyzing the computerized model as a constrained optimization problem for determining, with the following data inputs: 1. the motion durations, 2. the submotion durations, 3. the machine cycle time, 4. the event time in an unwrapped bottle forming process for each displacement to begin and for each valve to be turned “on” and “off”, and 5. thermal forming process duration “N”. define the fastest machine cycle time for a feasible schedule and the event time in the unwrapped bottle forming process for each displacement to begin and for each valve to be turned “on” and “off”.

Abstract: A method and computer program providing for substantially automated CAD/CAM design and manufacture of custom workholding fixtures used to locate and secure workpieces on which work, such as, for example, machining, welding, or assembly, is to be performed, wherein computer models of support structures and locating and clamping devices, including dimensions and mounting geometries associated therewith, facilitate development and testing of a workholding concept, production of fixture drawings, and generation and formatting of a corresponding control program for controlling a CNC or CAM machine for manufacturing the fixture.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that adjusts motion path parameters of a programmable part transfer device having part engaging tooling; the device is used to transfer parts between workstations of one or more cyclical stroking devices dependent on a rotary drive clock. The method comprises: setting up a non-linear analytical regression math model of the motion path of the part engaging tooling coordinated with the motions of the cyclically stroking device, the math model having motion path parameters at least for path speed, angular duration of path segments as a function of the drive clock, part stability, and dynamic freedom for said tooling within the stroking machine; initializing the math model with a first selected set of motion parameters; iteratively solving the math model to determine an optimum combination of at least path speed and part stability when transferring parts during each rotation of the drive clock, such transfer being devoid of any physical interference with the cyclically stroking device.

Abstract: With respect to two or more NC data points among a group of dots together representing a tool locus, a curvature radius of the tool locus is determined. Then, the NC data point and its succession with other points is displayed in a display color determined according to the magnitude of the curvature radius. Alternatively, a movement direction of each minute segment relative to a specific axis selected from the three (XYZ) axes is determined as either positive, negative, or zero, and the minute segment or an end point thereof is display with the display property determined according to the movement direction. Still alternatively, after a specific axis is selected from the three (XYZ) axes, a region relative to the selected region is divided along the selected axis, for predetermined dividing width, first beginning with a predetermined reference point, and the resultant divided regions are given predetermined display properties.

Abstract: A method for modeling a three-dimensional tool path through a virtual workpiece is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes; creating a three-dimensional tool model and defining a tool path through the virtual workpiece. A plurality of two-dimensional slices is then created from the three-dimensional tool model, and each of the plurality of two-dimensional slices is passed along the tool path and through the virtual workpiece. Material from the virtual workpiece coming into contact with each of the plurality of two-dimensional slices passed therethrough is subtracted from the virtual workpiece.

Abstract: A predicted discharge gap g(n) and a predicted minimum gap gmax(n) between a workpiece (1) and a wire electrode (2) to prevent a short-circuit are added to the machining conditions, and read in doing a program check, and a predicted allowance for machining m(n) in the nth machining is calculated from the predicted discharge gap g(n), a correction amount y(n) of the wire electrode (2) for the workpiece (1) and a wire electrode diameter d, in which the predicted allowance for machining m (n) in the nth machining and the predicted minimum gap gmax (n) between the workpiece and the wire electrode to prevent short-circuiting in the nth machining are displayed on a display unit (17).

Abstract: A control for defining optimized data for setting the times for controlled events in a glass forming machine which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines the time of a machine cycle. The control includes a computerized model of a mathematical representation of a network constraint diagram of the unwrapped bottle forming process which takes more than two machine cycles to complete and a computer for analyzing the computerized model as a constrained optimization problem for determining, with the following data inputs: 1. the motion durations, 2. the submotion durations, 3, the machine cycle time, 4. the time in an unwrapped schedule for each event, and 5. the duration of each thermal forming process, whether an optimized process can be defined, and for identifying any active constraint that is restricting further improvement.

Abstract: A control for a glass forming machine. Each machine mechanism, etc., is turned “on” and “off” at selected angles around a wrapped 360° machine cycle. The control unwraps the “on” and “off” angles around the wrapped 360° machine cycle to “on” and “off” times along an unwrapped bottle forming process which takes more than two machine cycles to complete and the unwrapped schedule is analyzed to determine whether an optimized schedule is possible and once a schedule is optimized, the analysis is done again with all the optimized values locked except one or more of the motion durations which are targeted at their maximum duration. This second optimization defines the motion durations at their longest possible setting so that the associated motor(s) can be concomitantly slowed down to minimize wear.

Abstract: A control for defining data for setting the times for controlled events in a glass forming machine which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines the time of a machine cycle. The control includes a computerized model of a mathematical representation of a network constraint diagram of the unwrapped bottle forming process which takes more than two machine cycles to complete and a computer for analyzing the computerized model as a constrained optimization problem for determining, with the following data inputs: 1. the motion durations, 2. the submotion durations, 3, the machine cycle time, 4. the event time for each displacement to begin and for each valve to be turned “on” and “off”, and 5. the thermal forming process durations, whether there is a feasible optimized schedule and the machine cycle time and the event time for each displacement to begin and for each valve to be turned “on” and “off”.

Abstract: A control for use with a glass forming machine which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines a machine cycle having a set cycle time. A computerized model of a mathematical representation of a network constraint diagram of the unwrapped bottle forming process is provided for determining whether, with the following inputs: the time in an unwrapped bottle forming process for each displacement to occur; the machine cycle time; the motion durations of each of the mechanisms from the retracted position to the advanced position and from the advanced position to the retracted position and the collision zones between interfering paths, a collision will result between the gob, the parison, the bottle or any mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting control parameters of a machining apparatus. The setting apparatus includes a storage unit for storing a set of control parameters for each of a plurality of machining modes; an input device for selecting one of the plurality of machining modes; and a control unit for selecting a set of control parameters corresponding the selected machining mode and setting the set of control parameters as control parameters to be used for controlling the machining apparatus.

Abstract: A automated manufacturing system is provided for performing a manufacturing operation along a contoured surface of a workpiece. The automated manufacturing system includes a movable member; a tool disposed on the movable member for performing a manufacturing operation; a path planning subsystem which is operable to generate path data based on dimensional data for the workpiece, where the path data is indicative of a path for traversing the tool along the surface of the workpiece; and a controller adapted to receive the path data from the path planning subsystem and operable to move the moveable member in accordance with the path data, thereby performing the manufacturing operation along the surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of displaying a shape of a material and a shape of a product for a speedy machining simulation. In the machining simulation wherein the shape of the material, the shape of the product, and a shape of a tool are displayed as images on a display unit, and portions of the image of the material and the image of the product overlapping the image of the tool are successively eliminated, the shape of the product in accordance with a portion to be machined is displayed as a line image indicating only an outline of the product, on the other hand, the shape of the material is displayed as a plane image indicating an area in correspondence with a machining allowance, in case that the material includes the portion to be machined which is formed by adding the specified machining allowance to the outline of the product. Therefore, a data input in relation to the shape of the material can be simplified, whereby the speedy machining simulation is enabled.

Abstract: Machining procedure extracting means extract machining procedures (information about tools, cutting conditions, and the like) based on a machining command of an NC program, and machining procedure outputting means display the machining procedures on a CRT display unit or the like. Thus, a machining operator can easily prepare for machining.

Abstract: A automated manufacturing system is provided for performing a manufacturing operation along a contoured surface of a workpiece. The automated manufacturing system includes a movable member; a tool disposed on the movable member for performing a manufacturing operation; a path planning subsystem which is operable to generate path data based on dimensional data for the workpiece, where the path data is indicative of a path for traversing the tool along the surface of the workpiece; and a controller adapted to receive the path data from the path planning subsystem and operable to move the moveable member in accordance with the path data, thereby performing the manufacturing operation along the surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: Numerically controlled surface processing wherein contour coordinates of a workpiece clamped in a clamping device are determined in a number of default positions by a sensor, and the coordinates are imaged point by point. Through interpolation of these coordinates, at least one continuous function for the contour profile of one coordinate is determined in one spatial direction from at least one other coordinate in a second spatial direction.

Abstract: A method for retrieving data (D, B, I) from machine tools, production equipment, or robots with at least one motion controller or drive controller (R). Image and/or video and/or audio data (B) relating to the mechanical movement in normal operation are displayed or processed in real-time, synchronized with the data available (I) in the motion controller or the drive controller (R). Furthermore, it is possible for the user to select data (D, B, I), compress them prior to transfer (DK1, DK2), use a web server (W) for transfer purposes, and save synchronized data (D, B, I).

Abstract: A device for analyzing NC program is provided with a machining method analyzing means (34) which extracts machining conditions for every machining work element by analyzing an actual NC machining program, and data base creating means (35). The device extracts necessary machining information from the actual NC machining program and allows the data bases (21, 22, 23 and 24) to reflect the information.

Abstract: An interactive system involves a machine tool and an operator of the machine tool comprising a controller. The controller is formed of a central processing unit and a control panel connected with the central processing unit. The interactive system comprises a storage unit connected with the central processing unit and composed of a public data area and a program data area, a profile path editor disposed in the central processing unit and connected with the storage unit for converting a workpiece profile coordinate into an actual workpiece profile path pattern and a path program, and a pattern interface unit connected with the central processing unit and the storage unit for transmitting a signal from the central processing unit to the operator in the form of a pattern, so as to guide the operator to enter a finishing condition to actuate the controller to bring about a control signal to regulate the finishing operation of the machine tool.

Abstract: A key input section which permits the execution of output controls is provided on a teach pendant. A control unit of a robot control system ignores all input movement requests to move the robot if a key of the key input section is depressed and if an output of the key is an output set for prohibiting the movement of the robot and is in an output state that is set.

Abstract: A method of controlling a dispensing system, having a robot that moves along a motion segment and applies a material to a workpiece, automatically determines a backup distance for the robot after an error has occurred during the dispensing of a first portion of the material. The backup distance is based on an operational speed of the robot. The robot is relocated to a backup position based on this backup distance to ensure that the robot reaches the operational speed at least by a time that the robot reaches a re-application position. The re-application position is at or near where the application of the first portion of the material ended. Therefore, gaps, overlaps, and puddles in the material on the workpiece are prevented.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for visualizing a control program of a machine tool. The machine tool is provided with operating units. The operating units may comprise machining units, which are provided with tools, and at least one workpiece receiving in accordance with a machine tool configuration. The machine tool is also provided with a computerized control for controlling movement of the operating units in accordance with a control configuration. Sets of control data are read from the control program with a data processing unit. Virtual operating units corresponding to the operating units of the machine tool, linkings of the virtual operating units, and virtual actions of the virtual operating units are automatically determined taking into account the machine tool configuration and the control configuration. The virtual operating units and their virtual actions are then represented for a user in the form of a machine display.