Thread: TBC 426 seems to ignore pocket-table
Anyone have experience with using pocket-tables in TNC426? I managed to find a machineparameter to define the size of the pocket-table and to change the default size of TOOLS.T so i can store all my tools with correct offsets
The problem is that the TNC ignores the pocket-table and only read the tooltable. So if I Set pocket 20 to toolnumber 250 and make a toolcall T20 it rotate the magazine to pocket 20 and reads offsets from tool 20 in the tooltable.
Not what I want..
If I call tool 250 it reacts as a toolcall T0 (same as when calling a toolnumber bigger then the tooltable)
when changing MP7480 to 4 or 6 (Send pocket and toolnumber to plc) it reads in tooldata for tool 250 but changes toolnumber for pocket 0 to 250 and reacts as I called tool 0 (or a tool not in tooltable)
The idea is to be able to store more than 21 tools in the machine instead of having all the tool-lengthts etc on a note togheter with the tool in the toolrack.
The ideal scenario would be to be able to call tools with its toolnumber and have a corresponding tooltable in our cam-system. But if whe have to renumber them to fit tha pocket table it would also make our lives a bit easier with
100 rigged tools outside the machine that we have to keep track of
Pocket table for tool changer, 2 t ool d a ta – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 420) ISO programming User Manual
For automatic tool changing you need the pocket table TOOL_P.TCH.
The TNC can manage several pocket tables with any file names. To
activate a specific pocket table for program run you must select it in
the file management of a Program Run mode of operation (status M).
Editing a pocket table in a Program Run operating mode
To select the tool table, press the TOOL TABLE soft
To select the pocket table, press the POCKET TABLE
Set the EDIT soft key to ON.
Selecting a pocket table in the Programming and
Editing operating mode
Call the file manager.
To select the file type, press the SELECT TYPE soft
To show files of the type .TCH, press the soft key TCH
FILES (second soft-key row).
Select a file or enter a new file name. Conclude your
entry with the ENT key or the SELECT soft key.
The machine tool builder adapts the functional range of
the pocket table to the requirements of your machine. The
machine tool manual provides further information.
Pocket number of the tool in the tool magazine
Tool number?
Special tool with a large radius requiring several pockets in the tool magazine. If
your special tool takes up pockets in front of and behind its actual pocket, these
additional pockets need to be locked in column L (status L).
Special tool?
Fixed tool number. The tool is always returned to the same pocket in the tool
magazine
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Cycles, subprograms and program section repeats Key 
Function
Define touch probe cycles
Define and call cycles
Enter and call labels for subprogramming and program section repeats
Program stop in a program
Tool functions
Define tool data in the program
Programming path movements
FK free contour programming
Circle center/pole for polar coordinates
Circle with center
Circle with radius
Circular arc with tangential connection
Special functions / smarT.NC
Show special functions
smarT.NC: Select next tab on form
smarT.NC: Select first input field in previous/next frame
Coordinate axes and numbers: Entering and editing
Select coordinate axes or
enter them into the program
Decimal point / Reverse algebraic sign
Polar coordinate input / Incremental values
Q parameter programming /
Q parameter status
Save actual position or values from calculator
Skip dialog questions, delete words
Confirm entry and resume dialog
Conclude block and exit entry
Clear numerical entry or TNC error message
Abort dialog, delete program section
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HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530
TNC Model, Software and Features
TNC Model, Software and Features
This manual describes functions and features provided by TNCs as of the following NC software numbers.
NC software number
iTNC 530 programming station
The suffix E indicates the export version of the TNC. The export version of the TNC has the following limitations:
Simultaneous linear movement in up to 4 axes
The machine tool builder adapts the usable features of the TNC to his machine by setting machine parameters. Some of the functions described in this manual may therefore not be among the features provided by the TNC on your machine tool.
TNC functions that may not be available on your machine include:
Tool measurement with the TT
Please contact your machine tool builder to become familiar with the features of your machine.
Many machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN, offer programming courses for the TNCs. We recommend these courses as an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing information and ideas with other TNC users.
User’s Manual for Cycles:
All of the cycle functions (touch probe cycles and fixed cycles) are described in a separate manual. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this User’s Manual. ID: 670 388-xx
smarT.NC user documentation:
The smarT.NC operating mode is described in a separate Pilot. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this Pilot. ID: 533 191-xx
Software options
The iTNC 530 features various software options that can be enabled by you or your machine tool builder. Each option is to be enabled separately and contains the following respective functions:
Software option 1
Cylinder surface interpolation (Cycles 27, 28, 29 and 39)
Feed rate in mm/min for rotary axes: M116
Tilting the machining plane (Cycle 19, PLANE function and 3-D ROT soft key in the Manual Operation mode)
Circle in 3 axes with tilted working plane
Software option 2
Block processing time 0.5 ms instead of 3.6 ms
M114: Automatic compensation of machine geometry when working with swivel axes
M128: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with swivel axes (TCPM)
FUNCTION TCPM: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with swivel axes (TCPM) in selectable modes
M144: Compensating the machine’s kinematics configuration for ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at end of block
Additional parameters for finishing/roughing and tolerance for rotary axes in Cycle 32 (G62)
LN blocks (3-D compensation)
DCM Collision software option
Function that monitors areas defined by the
machine manufacturer to prevent collisions.
DXF Converter software option
Extract contours and machining positions from
DXF files (R12 format).
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Additional dialog language software
Function for enabling the conversational
languages Slovenian, Slovak, Norwegian,
Latvian, Estonian, Korean, Turkish, Romanian,
Global Program Settings software option
Function for superimposing coordinate
transformations in the Program Run modes,
handwheel superimposed traverse in virtual
AFC software option
Function for adaptive feed-rate control for
optimizing the machining conditions during
KinematicsOpt software option
Touch-probe cycles for inspecting and
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optimizing the machine accuracy.
Feature content level (upgrade functions)
Along with software options, significant further improvements of the TNC software are managed via the Feature Content Level (FCL) upgrade functions. Functions subject to the FCL are not available simply by updating the software on your TNC.
All upgrade functions are available to you without surcharge when you receive a new machine.
Upgrade functions are identified in the manual with FCL n, where n indicates the sequential number of the feature content level.
You can purchase a code number in order to permanently enable the FCL functions. For more information, contact your machine tool builder or HEIDENHAIN.
FCL 4 functions
Graphical depiction of the protected
space when DCM collision monitoring is
Handwheel superimposition in stopped
condition when DCM collision
monitoring is active
3-D basic rotation (set-up compensation)
FCL 3 functions
Touch probe cycle for 3-D probing
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Touch probe cycles for automatic datum
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setting using the center of a slot/ridge
Feed-rate reduction for the machining of
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contour pockets with the tool being in full
contact with the workpiece
PLANE function: Entry of axis angle
User documentation as a context-
sensitive help system
smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC
and machining can be carried out
smarT.NC: Contour pocket on point
smarT.NC: Preview of contour programs
in the file manager
smarT.NC: Positioning strategy for
machining point patterns
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FCL 2 functions
3-D line graphics
Virtual tool axis
USB support of block devices (memory
sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives)
Filtering of externally created contours
Possibility of assigning different depths
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to each subcontour in the contour
DHCP dynamic IP-address management
Touch-probe cycle for global setting of
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smarT.NC: Graphic support of block scan
smarT.NC: Coordinate transformation
smarT.NC: PLANE function
Intended place of operation
The TNC complies with the limits for a Class A device in accordance with the specifications in EN 55022, and is intended for use primarily in industrially-zoned areas.
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New functions in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions
340 422-xx/340 423-xx
A new form-based operating mode, smarT.NC, has been introduced. These cycles are described in a separate user’s document. In connection with this the TNC operating panel was enhanced. There are some new keys available for quicker navigation within smarT.NC
The single-processor version supports pointing devices (mice) via the USB interface.
The tooth feed f z and feed per revolution f u can now be defined as alternate feed entries (see “Possible feed rate input” on page 103).
New cycle CENTERING (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
New M function M150 for suppressing limit switch messages (see “Suppress limit switch message: M150” on page 358)
M128 is now also permitted for mid-program startup (see “Midprogram startup (block scan)” on page 572)
The number of available Q parameters was expanded to 2000 (see “Principle and Overview” on page 274).
The number of available label numbers was expanded to 1000. Now label names can be assigned as well (see “Labeling Subprograms and Program Section Repeats” on page 258).
In the Q parameter functions FN9 to FN12 you can now also assign label names as jump targets (see “If-Then Decisions with
Q Parameters” on page 284).
Selectively machine points from a point table (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
The current time is also shown in the additional status display window (see “General program information (PGM tab)” on page 83).
Several columns were added to the tool table (see “Tool table: Standard tool data” on page 162).
The Test Run can now also be stopped and resumed within machining cycles (see “Running a program test” on page 563).
New functions in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions 340 422-xx/340 423-xx
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DXF files can be opened directly on the TNC, in order to extract contours into a plain-language program (see “Processing DXF Files (Software Option)” on page 240)
3-D line graphics are now available in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see “3-D Line Graphics (FCL2 Function)” on page 142)
The active tool-axis direction can now be set as the active machining direction for manual operation (see “Setting the current tool-axis direction as the active machining direction (FCL 2 function)” on page 541)
The machine manufacturer can now define any areas on the machine for collision monitoring (see “Dynamic Collision Monitoring (Software Option)” on page 365)
Instead of the spindle speed S you can now define the cutting speed Vc in m/min (see “Calling tool data” on page 173)
The TNC can now display freely definable tables in the familiar table view or as forms (see “Switching between table and form view” on page 422)
The function for converting FK programs to H was expanded. Programs can now also be output in linearized format (see “Converting FK programs into HEIDENHAIN conversational format” on page 224)
You can filter contours that were created using external programming systems (see “Filtering Contours (FCL 2 Function)” on page 405)
For contours which you connect via the contour formula, you can now assign separate machining depths for each subcontour (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
The single-processor version now supports not only pointing devices (mice), but also USB block devices (memory sticks, disk drives, hard disks, CD-ROM drives) (see “USB devices on the TNC (FCL 2 function)” on page 134)
New functions with 340 49x-03
The Adaptive Feed Control function (AFC) was introduced (see “Adaptive Feed Control Software Option (AFC)” on page 391)
The global parameter settings function makes it possible to set various transformations and settings in the program run modes (see “Global Program Settings (Software Option)” on page 380).
The TNC now features a context-sensitive help system, the TNCguide (see “The Context-Sensitive Help System TNCguide (FCL3 Function)” on page 150).
Now you can extract point files from DXF files(see “Selecting and storing machining positions” on page 250).
Now, in the DXF converter, you can divide or lengthen laterally joined contour elements (see “Dividing, extending and shortening contour elements” on page 249).
In the PLANE function the working plane can now also be defined directly by its axis angle (see “Tilting the working plane through axis angle: PLANE AXIAL (FCL 3 function)” on page 442).
In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can define a feed-rate reduction if the tool is cutting on its entire circumference (FCL3 function, see User’s Manual for Cycles)
In Cycle 208 BORE MILLING, you can now choose between climb or up-cut milling (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
String processing has been introduced in Q parameter programming (see “String Parameters” on page 312)
A screen saver can be activated through machine parameter 7392 (see “General User Parameters” on page 620)
The TNC now also supports a network connection over the NFS V3 protocol (see “Ethernet Interface” on page 591)
The maximum manageable number of tools in a pocket table was increased to 9999 (see “Pocket table for tool changer” on page 170)
Parallel programming is possible with smarT.NC (see “Select smarT.NC programs” on page 118)
The system time can now be set through the MOD function (see “Setting the System Time” on page 615)
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The global parameter settings function makes it possible to activate handwheel superimposed traverse in the active tool axis direction (virtual axis) (see “Virtual axis VT” on page 390)
Machining patterns can now easily be defined with PATTERN DEF (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Program defaults valid globally can now be defined for machining cycles (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Now, in Cycle 209 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING, you can define a factor for the retraction shaft speed, so that you can depart the hole faster (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can now define the fine-roughing strategy (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
In the new Cycle 270 CONTOUR TRAIN DATA, you can define the type of approach of Cycle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
New Q-parameter function for reading a system datum was introduced (see “Copying system data to a string parameter,” page 317)
New functions for copying, moving and deleting files from within the NC program were introduced (see “File Functions,” page 406)
DCM: Collision objects can now be shown three-dimensionally during machining (see “Graphic depiction of the protected space (FCL4 function),” page 370)
DXF converter: New settings possibility introduced, with which the TNC automatically selects the circle center when loading points from circular elements (see “Basic settings,” page 242)
DXF converter: Element information is shown in an additional info window (see “Selecting and saving a contour,” page 247)
AFC: A line diagram is now shown in the additional AFC status display (see “Adaptive Feed Control (AFC tab, software option)” on page 89)
AFC: Control settings parameters selectable by machine tool builder (see “Adaptive Feed Control Software Option (AFC)” on page 391)
AFC: The spindle reference load currently being taught is shown in a pop-up window in the teach-in mode. In addition, the learning phase can be restarted at any time via soft key (see “Recording a teach-in cut” on page 395).
AFC: The dependent file <name>.H.AFC.DEP can now also be modified in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see “Recording a teach-in cut” on page 395)
The maximum path permitted for LIFTOFF was increased to 30 mm (see “Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148” on page 357)
File management was adapted to the file management of smarT.NC (see “Overview: Functions of the file manager” on page 114)
New function for generating service files was introduced (see “Generating service files” on page 149)
A window manager was introduced (see “Window Manager” on page 90)
The new dialog languages Turkish and Romanian were introduced (software option, Page 620)
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DCM: Integrated fixture management (see “Fixture Monitoring (Software Option)” on page 372)
DCM: No collision checking in the Test Run mode(see “Collision monitoring in the Test Run mode of operation” on page 371)
DCM: Management of tool-carrier kinematics has been simplified (see “Tool-carrier kinematics” on page 168)
Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via mouse area (see “Quick selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse” on page 252)
Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via diameter input (see “Quick selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse” on page 252)
DXF data processing: Polyline support was integrated (see “Processing DXF Files (Software Option)” on page 240)
AFC: Smallest occurring feed rate will now also be saved in the log file (see “Log file” on page 399)
AFC: Monitoring for tool breakage/tool wear (see “Tool breakage/tool wear monitoring” on page 401)
AFC: Direct monitoring of spindle load (see “Spindle load monitoring” on page 401)
Global program settings: Function also partially effective with M91/M92 blocks (see “Global Program Settings (Software Option)” on page 380)
Pallet preset table added (see “Pallet datum management with the pallet preset table,” page 477 or see “Application,” page 474 or see “Storing measured values in the pallet preset table,” page 521 or see “Saving the basic rotation in the preset table,” page 526)
The additional status display now has an additional tab, i.e. PAL , on which an active pallet preset is displayed (see “General pallet information (PAL tab)” on page 84)
New tool management (see “Tool management” on page 179)
New column R2TOL in the tool table (see “Tool table: Tool data required for automatic tool measurement” on page 164)
Tools can now also be selected during tool call by soft key directly from TOOL.T (see “Calling tool data” on page 173)
TNCguide: Context sensitivity has been improved in that when the cursor is engaged it jumps to the appropriate description (see “Calling the TNCguide” on page 151)
Lithuanian dialog added, machine parameter 7230 (see “List of general user parameters” on page 621)
M116 allowed in combination with M128 (see “Feed rate in mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (software option 1)” on page 455)
Introduction of local and nonvolatile Q parameters QL and QR (see “Principle and Overview” on page 274)
The MOD function can now test the data medium (see “Checking the Data Carrier” on page 614)
New Cycle 241 for Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 404 (SET BASIC ROTATION) was expanded by parameter Q305 (Number in table) in order to write basic rotations to the preset table (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycles 408 to 419: The TNC now also writes to line 0 of the preset table when the display value is set (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 416 (Datum on Circle Center) was expanded by parameter Q320 (safety clearance) (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycles 412, 413, 421 and 422: Additional parameter Q365 (type of traverse) (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 425 (Measure Slot) was expanded by parameters Q301 (Move to clearance height) and Q320 (setup clearance) (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 450 (Save Kinematics) was expanded by input option 2 (Display saving status) in parameter Q410 (mode) (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 451 (Measure Kinematics) was expanded by parameters Q423 (number of circular measurements) and Q432 (set preset) (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
New touch probe cycle 452 (Preset Compensation) simplifies the measurement of tool changer heads (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
New touch probe cycle 484 for calibrating the wireless TT 449 tool touch probe (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
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Changed functions in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions 340 422-xx/340 423-xx
Changed functions in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions 340 422-xx/340 423-xx
The layouts of the status display and additional status display were redesigned (see “Status Displays” on page 81)
Software 340 490 no longer supports the small resolution in combination with the BC 120 screen (see “Visual display unit” on page 75)
New key layout of the TE 530 B keyboard unit (see “Operating panel” on page 77)
The entry range for the EULPR precession angle in the PLANE EULER function was expanded (see “Defining the machining plane with Euler angles: EULER PLANE” on page 435)
The plane vector in the VECTOR PLANE function no longer has to be entered in standardized form (see “Defining the machining plane with two vectors: VECTOR PLANE” on page 437)
Positioning behavior of the CYCL CALL PAT function has been modified (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
The tool types available for selection in the tool table were increased in preparation for future functions
Instead of the last 10, you can now choose from the last 15 selected files (see “Choosing one of the last files selected” on page 123)
Functions changed in 340 49x-02
Access to the preset table was simplified. There are also new possibilities for entering values in the preset table. See table “Manually saving the datums in the preset table”
In inch-programs, the function M136 (feed rate in 0.1 inch/rev) can no longer be combined with the FU function
The feed-rate potentiometers of the HR 420 are no longer switched over automatically when the handwheel is selected. The selection is made via soft key on the handwheel. In addition, the pop-up window for the active handwheel was made smaller, in order to improve the view of the display beneath it (see “Potentiometer settings” on page 503)
The maximum number of contour elements for SL cycles was increased to 8192, so that much more complex contours can be machined (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
FN16: F-PRINT: The maximum number of Q-parameter values that can be output per line in the format description file was increased to 32 (see “FN 16: F-PRINT: Formatted output of text and Q parameter values” on page 294)
The soft keys START and START SINGLE BLOCK in the Program Test mode of operation were switched, so that the soft-key alignment is the same in all modes of operation (Programming and Editing, smarT.NC, Test) (see “Running a program test” on page 563)
The design of the soft keys was revised completely
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In Cycle 22 you can now define a tool name also for the coarse roughing tool (see User’s Manual Cycles)
In the PLANE function, an FMAX can now be programmed for the automatic rotary positioning (see “Automatic positioning: MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)” on page 444)
When running programs in which non-controlled axes are programmed, the TNC now interrupts the program run and displays a menu for returning to the programmed position (see “Programming of noncontrolled axes (counter axes)” on page 569)
The tool usage file now also includes the total machining time, which serves as the basis for the progress display in percent in the Program Run, Full Sequence mode (see “Tool usage test” on page 576)
The TNC now also takes the dwell time into account when calculating the machining time in the Test Run mode (see “Measuring the machining time” on page 559)
Arcs that are not programmed in the active working plane can now also be run as spatial arcs (see “Circular path C around circle center CC” on page 205)
The EDIT OFF/ON soft key on the pocket table can be deactivated by the machine tool builder (see “Pocket table for tool changer” on page 170)
The additional status display has been revised. The following improvements have been introduced (see “Additional status displays” on page 82):
A new overview page with the most important status displays were introduced
The individual status pages are now displayed as tabs (as in smarT.NC). The individual tabs can be selected with the Page soft keys or with the mouse
The current run time of the program is shown in percent by a progress bar
The tolerance values set in Cycle 32 are displayed
Active global program settings are displayed, provided that this software option was enabled
The status of the Adaptive Feed Control (AFC) is displayed, provided that this software option was enabled
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241, HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 241 6.6 Path Contours—FK Free Contour Programming Closed contours You can identify the beginning and end of a closed contour with the CLSD soft key. This reduces the number of possible solutions for the last contour element. Enter CLSD as an addition to another contour data entry in the first …
197, HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 197 5.5 Working with Cutting Data Tables Data transfer from cutting data tables If you output a file type .TAB or .CDT via an external data interface, the TNC also transfers the structural definition of the table. The structural definition begins with the line #STRUCTBEGIN and ends with …
498, 498 9 Programming: Special Functions 9.8 Specifying the Positioning Behavior of the PLANE Function 9.8 Specifying the Positioning Behavior of the PLANE Function Overview Independently of which PLANE function you use to define the tilted machining plane, the following functions are always available f…
396, HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 396 8 Programming: Cycles 8.5 Cycles for Machining Point Patterns 7 CYCL DEF 220 POLAR PATTERN Define cycle for circular pattern 1, CYCL 200 is called automatically, Q216=+30 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Q200, Q203 and Q204 are effective as defined in Cycle 220. Q217=+70 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS Q244=50 ;PITCH CIR…
67, HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 67 2.4 Datum Setting (Without a 3-D Touch Probe) Datum setting with axis keys Select the Manual Operation mode Move the tool slowly until it touches (scratches) the workpiece surface Select an axis (all axes can also be selected via the ASCII keyboard) Zero tool in spindle axis: Set the displ…
275, HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 275 7.4 Miscellaneous Functions for Contouring Behavior Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction: M140 Standard behavior In the program run modes, the TNC moves the tool as defined in the part program. Behavior with M104 With M140 MB (move back) you can enter a path in the direc…
543, HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 543 11.8 Additional Functions 11.8 Additional Functions Overview Press the DIVERSE FUNCTION soft key to call the additional functions. The TNC then displays the following soft keys: Function Soft key Page FN14:ERROR Output error messages page 544 FN15:PRINT Unformatted output of …
232, HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 232 6 Programming: Programming Contours 6.5 Path Contours—Polar Coordinates To cut a thread with more than 16 revolutions Example: Helix 0 BEGIN PGM HELIX MM 1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-20 Define the workpiece blank 2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0 3 TOOL DEF 1 L+0 R+5 Define the tool 4 TOOL CALL 1 Z S14…