Abstract: A method for controlling a machine tool includes processing a parts program by executing non-cyclic preprocessing run tasks and cyclic main run tasks, two master values resulting from the executed preprocessing run tasks are stored in a first buffer memory. A first part of a curve table is generated, which includes a first specification that assigns to a first one of the master values a first coupling value for a coupling axis. The respective cycle of the main run tasks to which the first master value is assigned is then executed, whereafter a second part of the curve table is executed, which includes a second specification that assigns a second coupling value for the coupling axis to a second one of the master values. The second part is stored in the second buffer memory. Considerable savings in time and memory are achieved.

Abstract: A method for controlling a machine tool includes processing a parts program by executing non-cyclic preprocessing run tasks and cyclic main run tasks, two master values resulting from the executed preprocessing run tasks are stored in a first buffer memory. A first part of a curve table is generated, which includes a first specification that assigns to a first one of the master values a first coupling value for a coupling axis. The respective cycle of the main run tasks to which the first master value is assigned is then executed, whereafter a second part of the curve table is executed, which includes a second specification that assigns a second coupling value for the coupling axis to a second one of the master values. The second part is stored in the second buffer memory. Considerable savings in time and memory are achieved.