Method for optimizing the machining process in a machine

A method for optimizing a machining process in a machine, comprising the steps of:

• storing in a file a control program having a machining block;
• controlling the machining process with the control program;
• updating the file with process information obtained during execution of the machining block, with the updated process information being associated with the machining block;
• and
• generating based the updated process information an optimized control program for machining a workpiece.

A control device for controlling a machine, comprising:

• a control program stored on the control device and executing a machining block to control a machining process;
• a database for storing the control program as a file, said database storing in addition as part of the file updated process information obtained during execution of the machining block, with the updated process information stored in the file being associated with the machining block;
• and
• a visualization system for visualizing the updated process information for optimizing the machining process.