Method for setting and/or monitoring operating parameters of a workpiece processing machine

A method for setting or monitoring operating parameters of a workpiece processing machine, where the workpiece processing machine has a tool holder and means for moving a workpiece and the tool holder relative to one another at least along a first axis, wherein, during the processing operation of the tool holder fitted with a tool and during application of the tool to a workpiece, values for at least one of the following measured variables occurring on the tool during interaction between the tool and the workpiece and transmitted to the tool holder are ascertained, and are recorded for the machining sequence:

• a. an axial force acting in a direction parallel to the first axis,
• b. a torque present relative to the first axis or to an axis oriented parallel to the first axis,
• c. bending torques or bending torque components according to direction and amount,
• wherein the ascertained values for the at least one measured variable are used, in order to set, in a coordinated manner, the operating parameters with respect to an extended service life of the tool used, at the same time in conjunction with a processing time falling below a maximum machining time, or to monitor the processing operation with respect to a reproducibility of the processing operation, or in order to monitor a tool wear or a machine error of the workpiece processing machine.