Manufacturing machine and method of operation with a function self-check

Abstract

A manufacturing machine and method of operation is disclosed that operates in a more flexible manner is disclosed. The manufacturing machine has an input device for entering manufacturing parameters for manufacturing a workpiece. The manufacturing machine has an analysis device for determining a function demanded of the manufacturing machine using the manufacturing parameters. It also has a test device available to it for testing whether the manufacturing machine has the demanded functionality available to satisfy the demand. A provision device provides a control file for the manufacturing machine for a demanded functionality using predetermined authorization data, when the manufacturing machine does not have the demanded functionality available to it.

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