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HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

Setup, testing and running nc programs
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  • Page 1 TNC 620 User's Manual Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs NC Software 817600-16 817601-16 817605-16 English (en) 01/2022...
  • Page 2 Function Program Run, Single Block Define tool data in the NC program Program Run, Full Sequence Call tool data Programming modes Function Programming Test Run HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 3 Potentiometer for feed rate and spindle speed Navigate down one page Feed rate Spindle speed Select the next tab in forms Up/down one dialog box or button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 4 Contents HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tools............................127 Setup............................165 Testing and running........................245 Special functions........................311 Pallets............................317 MOD functions.......................... 339 10 HEROS functions........................369 11 Operating the touchscreen......................471 12 Tables and overviews....................... 489 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 6 Contents HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 7 Contents Basic information........................25 About this manual..........................26 Control model, software and features....................28 Software options................................30 New functions 81760x-16............................34 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 8 Machining the workpiece......................... 54 Selecting the Program run, single block or Program run, full sequence operating mode......54 Selecting the NC program............................54 Starting an NC program.............................. 54 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 9 Additional tools for management of external file types..................93 Error messages and help system....................101 Error messages................................101 TNCguide: context-sensitive help..........................107 NC fundamentals..........................113 Position encoders and reference marks....................... 113 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 10 Contents Programmable axes..............................113 Reference systems..............................114 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probes and electronic handwheels........124 3-D touch probes (option 17)..........................124 HR electronic handwheels............................125 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 11 Available tool types..............................155 Importing and exporting tool data..........................157 Tool carrier management....................... 160 Fundamentals................................160 Saving tool carrier templates...........................160 Parameterizing tool carriers.............................161 Assigning a tool carrier............................. 164 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 12 Recording measured values from the touch probe cycles................212 Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to a datum table............213 Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table...........214 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 13 Limitations on working with the tilting function....................241 Activating manual tilting............................242 Setting the tool-axis direction as the active machining direction..............244 Setting a preset in a tilted coordinate system.....................244 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 14 Scrollbar..................................269 6.10 Program run........................... 270 Application..................................270 Running an NC program............................270 Structuring NC programs............................271 Checking and changing Q parameters........................272 Interrupting, stopping or aborting machining.......................274 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 15 Superimposing handwheel positioning during program run: M118 (option 21)........... 308 Deleting basic rotation: M143..........................309 Lifting off the tool automatically from the contour at NC stop: M148............310 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 16 Contents Special functions........................311 Active Chatter Control (ACC) (option 145)..................312 Application..................................312 Activating ACC................................313 Defining a counter..........................314 Application..................................314 Defining FUNCTION COUNT............................ 315 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 17 Mid-program startup with block scan........................329 Batch Process Manager (option 154)..................... 330 Application..................................330 Fundamentals................................330 Opening Batch Process Manager........................... 334 Creating a job list............................... 336 Editing a job list................................337 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 18 9.11 Configuring the HR 550FS radio handwheel...................362 Application..................................362 Assigning the handwheel to a specific handwheel holder................362 Setting the transmission channel........................... 363 Selecting the transmitter power..........................363 Statistical data................................364 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 19 Set the system time..............................365 9.13 Diagnostic functions........................366 Bus diagnosis................................366 TNCdiag..................................366 Drive diagnosis................................366 Hardware configuration............................366 HeROS information..............................366 9.14 Displaying operating times......................367 Application..................................367 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 20 Settings for network drives............................421 10.7 SELinux security software......................426 10.8 User administration........................427 Introduction..................................427 Configuring the user administration........................428 Local LDAP database..............................432 LDAP on remote computer............................433 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 21 IT Security..................................462 Machine configuration...............................463 Setting up the connection............................463 Application development............................465 Access to directories..............................466 PKI Admin..................................467 10.10 Changing the HEROS conversational language................469 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 22 Operating the simulation............................478 Using the HEROS menu............................479 Operating the CAD viewer............................480 11.3 Functions in the taskbar.........................486 Icons of the taskbar..............................486 Touchscreen Configuration............................487 Touchscreen Cleaning...............................487 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 23 12.2 Pin layout and cables for data interfaces..................507 V.24/RS-232-C interface for HEIDENHAIN devices.................... 507 Ethernet interface RJ45 socket..........................507 12.3 Specifications..........................508 User functions................................511 Accessories..................................514 Keycaps for keyboard units and machine operating panels................514 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 25: Basic Information

    Basic information...

  • Page 26: About This Manual

    Type and source of hazard Consequences of ignoring the hazard, e.g.: "There is danger of collision during subsequent machining operations" Escape – hazard prevention measures HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 27 Have you found any errors or would you like to suggest changes? We continuously strive to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your suggestions to the following e-mail address: tnc-userdoc@heidenhain.de HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 28: Control Model, Software And Features

    All functions provided by the machining cycles are described in the User's Manual for Programming of Machining Cycles. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you need this User's Manual. ID: 1303427-xx HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 29 User's Manuals for Klartext Programming and ISO Programming. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you need these User's Manuals. ID for Klartext Programming: 1096883-xx ID for ISO Programming: 1096887-xx HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 30: Software Options

    Advanced Programming Features (option 19) Expanded programming functions FK free contour programming: Programming in HEIDENHAIN conversational format with graphic support for workpiece drawings not dimensioned for NC HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 31 The OPC UA NC Server provides a standardized interface (OPC UA) for external access to the control's data and functions These software options allow you to create up to six parallel client connections HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 32 Batch Process Manager (option 154) Batch process manager Planning of production orders Component Monitoring (option 155) Component monitoring without exter- Monitoring configured machine components for overload nal sensors HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 33 The manufacturer of the software that uses these communication interfaces is responsible for performing system tests. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 34: New Functions 81760X-16

    The TRANS DATUM RESET function allows you to reset the rotation. The NC functions serve as an alternative to Cycle 10 ROTATION. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 35 If necessary, you can display the files with the SHOW FILES soft key. Further information: "Additional functions", Page 84 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 36 Further information: "Tool table fundamentals", Page 130 The control supports the TS 760 workpiece touch probe. Further information: "3-D touch probes (option 17)", Page 124 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 37 (option 17). Further information: "Functions in touch probe cycles", Page 209 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 38 The input range of machine parameter displayPace (no. 101000) has been extended. The minimum display step of the axes is 0.000001° or mm. Further information: "General status display", Page 68 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 39 This cycle allows you to define an extrusion. With an active extrusion, the control repeats the touch points along a direction over a defined length. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 40 The parameter Q370 TOOL PATH OVERLAP has been added to Cycle 208 BORE MILLING (ISO: G208, option 19). Use this parameter to define the lateral infeed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 41 The following parameters have been added: Q342 ROUGHING DIAMETER Q253 F PRE-POSITIONING: If parameter Q342 is defined, feed rate for approaching the recessed starting point HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 42 If you defined the value 2 in parameter Q1125 CLEAR. HEIGHT MODE, the control positions the touch probe at rapid traverse FMAX from the touch probe table to the set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 43: First Steps

    First steps...

  • Page 44: Overview

    Workpiece setup Machining the workpiece The User's Manuals for Klartext Programming and ISO Programming cover the following topics: Switching on the machine Programming the workpiece HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 45: Switching On The Machine

    The control is now ready for operation in the Manual operation mode. Further information on this topic Approaching reference points Further information: "Switch-on", Page 166 Operating modes Further information: "Programming", Page 66 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 46: Graphically Testing The Workpiece (Option 20)

    Further information on this topic Tool management Further information: "Entering tool data into the table", Page 135 Testing NC programs Further information: "Test run", Page 264 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Nc Program

    3-D view Further information on this topic Graphic functions Further information: "Graphics (option 20)", Page 246 Performing a test run Further information: "Test run", Page 264 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 48: Starting The Test Run

    Graphic functions Further information: "Graphics (option 20)", Page 246 Adjusting the simulation speed Further information: "Setting the speed of the Test Run mode ", Page 253 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 49: Setting Up Tools

    When measuring on the machine: store the tools in the tool changer Further information: "Editing the TOOL_P.TCH pocket table", Page 51 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 50: Editing The Tool.t Tool Table

    Working with the tool table Further information: "Entering tool data into the table", Page 135 Working with tool management Further information: "Calling tool management", Page 151 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 51: Editing The Tool_P.tch Pocket Table

    Operating modes of the control Further information: "Modes of operation", Page 65 Working with the pocket table Further information: "Pocket table for tool changer", Page 141 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 52: Workpiece Setup

    Enter the tool data Press the ENT key Enter the tool axis Z Press the ENT key Press the END key Press the NC Start key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 53 Press the END soft key to close the menu Further information on this topic Presetting Further information: "Presetting with a 3-D touch probe (option number 17)", Page 230 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 54: Machining The Workpiece

    Press the NC start key The control runs the active NC program. Further information on this topic Running NC programs Further information: "Program run", Page 270 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 55: Fundamentals

    Fundamentals...

  • Page 56: The Tnc 620

    TNC 150 B) may not always run on the TNC 620. If the NC blocks contain invalid elements, the control will mark these as ERROR blocks or with error messages when the file is opened. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 57: Data Security And Data Protection

    Check any removable memory media for malicious software before using them Start the internal web browser only from within the sandbox HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 58 If you insist on using a virus scanner, you must operate the control in a protected network (with a gateway and a virus scanner). The subsequent installation of a virus scanner is not possible. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 59: Visual Display Unit And Operating Panel

    USB connection If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with gestures. Further information: "Operating the touchscreen", Page 471 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 60: Setting The Screen Layout

    Press the screen layout key: The soft-key row shows the available layout options Further information: "Modes of operation", Page 65 Select the desired screen layout with a soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 61: Operating Panel

    Some machine tool builders do not use the standard HEIDENHAIN operating panel. External keys, e.g. NC START or NC STOP, are described in your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 62 Please observe the information for the cleaner. Carefully wipe the shell area clean with the cloth until all smears or stains have been removed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 63 The seal must not be damaged; otherwise the IP54 protection rating cannot be guaranteed. Verify proper seating and correct functioning HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 64: Screen Keypad

    SPECIAL CHARACTERS soft key and insert them. Use the BACKSPACE soft key to delete individual characters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 65: Modes Of Operation

    Soft keys for selecting the screen layout Soft key Window NC program Left: NC program, right: status display Left: NC program, right: workpiece (option 20) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 66: Programming

    Soft keys for selecting the screen layout Soft key Window NC program Left: NC program, right: status display Left: NC program, right: workpiece (option 20) Workpiece (Option 20) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 67: Program Run, Full Sequence And Program Run, Single Block

    Soft key Window Pallet table Left: NC program, right: pallet table Left: pallet table, right: status display Left: pallet table, right: graphics Batch Process Manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 68: Status Displays

    Axis is locked Axis can be moved with the handwheel The machine parameter CfgPosDisplayPace (no. 101000) defines the display accuracy by the number of decimal places. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 69 Axes are moving, taking the basic rotation into account A 3-D basic rotation is active in the active preset Axes are moving, taking the setting in the 3-D ROT menu into account HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 70 X, Y, and Z because the PARAXMODE or POLARKIN function is active. An active PARAXMODE or POLARKIN icon hides the PARAXCOMP DISPLAY icon. The PARAXCOMP DISPLAY function is active HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 71: Additional Status Displays

    Or by using the next tab key Please note that some of the status information described below is not available unless the associated software option is enabled on your control. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 72 Name and path of the active main program selection possible Actual/nominal value counters Circle center CC (pole) Dwell time counter Current machining time Current time Called NC programs HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 73 No direct List of the active M functions with fixed functional- selection possible List of the active M functions (adapted by your machine tool builder) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 74 (TAB) and TOOL CALL (PGM) Tool life, maximum tool life (TIME 1) and maximum tool life for TOOL CALL (TIME 2) Display of programmed tool and replacement tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 75 (no. 114319). The control will determine the tilt angle automatically only if a tolerance is defined. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 76 Further information: User's Manual for Programming of Machining Cycles Further information: User's Manuals for Klartext Programming and ISO Programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 77 10 The display of QS parameters is restricted to the first 30 characters, i.e. the contents might be truncated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 78 Alternatively, the machine tool builder can define only warning limits or error limits. If no limits have been defined, the corresponding red or yellow line is not displayed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 79 In this case, you can use the CfgMonUser (no. 129400) machine parameter to influence the configured overload responses. Further information: "List of user parameter", Page 492 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 80: File Management

    Depending on the setting, the control generates backup files with the extension *.bak after editing and saving of NC programs. This reduces the available memory space. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 81 The maximum permitted path length is 255 characters. The path length consists of the drive characters, the directory name and the file name, including the extension. Further information: "Paths", Page 82 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 82: Displaying Externally Generated Files On The Control

    NC program PROG1.H was copied into it. The NC program now has the following path: TNC:\AUFTR1\NCPROG\PROG1.H The chart at right illustrates an example of a directory display with different paths. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 83: Calling The File Manager

    File is protected against deletion and editing, because it is being run Date that the file was last edited Date Time that the file was last edited Time HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 84: Additional Functions

    Move the cursor to the left-hand window Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Remove the USB device Further information: "USB devices on the control", Page 88 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 85 To show hidden files and folders: Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Press the SHOW FILES soft key The control displays the files and folders. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 86: Selecting Drives, Directories And Files

    Step 2: Select a directory Move the highlight to the desired directory in the left window The right-hand window automatically shows all files stored in the highlighted directory HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 87 The control will show all files of file type .h and .d. Any display filter you have set will remain effective even after a control restart, HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 88: Choosing One Of The Last Files Selected

    The control automatically detects these USB devices when they are plugged in. If the file system is not supported, the control issues an error message as soon as the stick is plugged in. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 89 To remove a USB device, proceed as follows: Move the cursor to the left-hand window Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Remove the USB device HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 90: Data Transfer To Or From An External Data Carrier

    A status window appears on the control, informing about the copying progress. Alternative: Press the WINDOW soft key The control displays the standard file manager window again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 91: The Control Within The Network

    NC program. Undesirable machine movements or collisions may result. Copy the NC program and all called files to the TNC: drive HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 92: Data Backup

    TNC 620 and saves the changes to the selected file. Further information: "Importing tool tables", Page 139 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 93: Additional Tools For Management Of External File Types

    Mode tab). If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with gestures. Further information: "Operating the touchscreen", Page 471 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 94 The control returns to the file manager. If you are using a TNC 620 with touch operation, the full-screen mode is automatically terminated after five seconds. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 95 Gnumeric opens the File select menu. Move the cursor to the Close menu item Press the ENT key The control returns to the file manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 96 You can update the web browser only if you deactivate the SELinux security software during this period and if a connection with the Internet is available. Reactivate SELinux again after the update. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 97 File selection menu Move the cursor to the Quit menu item Press the ENT key The control returns to the file manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 98 The Xarchiver opens the ARCHIVE select menu. Move the cursor to the Exit menu item Press the ENT key The control returns to the file manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 99 The paid-for Fluendo Codec Pack is required for other formats, such as for MP4 files. Any additional software will be installed by your machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 100 The control returns to the file manager. If you are using a TNC 620 with touch operation, the full-screen mode is automatically terminated after five seconds. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 101: Error Messages And Help System

    When you open the error window, the complete information on all pending errors will be shown. Press the ERR key The control opens the error window and displays all accumulated error messages. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 102 Press the INTERNAL INFO soft key The control opens a window with internal information about the error. Exit the detailed information: Press the INTERNAL INFO soft key again HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 103 Press the STORE soft key If an error with the specified error number occurs, a service file will be saved automatically. Press the GO BACK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 104 Set the current error log if required: Press the CURRENT FILE soft key The oldest entry is at the beginning of the log file, and the most recent entry is at the end. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 105 The control deletes this information text with the next valid entry. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 106 Closing the error window To close the error window: Press the END soft key Alternative: Press the ERR key The control closes the error window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 107: Tncguide: Context-Sensitive Help

    .chm files are shown in one place. As an option, your machine manufacturer can embed machine-specific documentation in TNCguide. These documents then appear as a separate book in the main.chm file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 108 The control opens the Help system and shows the description of the active function. This does not apply for miscellaneous functions or cycles from your machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 109 Select the page last shown Page forward if you have used the Select page last shown function Go back one page Go forward one page HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 110 To activate the function, use the mouse or select it and then press the space bar to confirm. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 111 TNC:\tncguide\it Spanish TNC:\tncguide\es Portuguese TNC:\tncguide\pt Swedish TNC:\tncguide\sv Danish TNC:\tncguide\da Finnish TNC:\tncguide\fi Dutch TNC:\tncguide\nl Polish TNC:\tncguide\pl Hungarian TNC:\tncguide\hu Russian TNC:\tncguide\ru Chinese (simplified) TNC:\tncguide\zh Chinese (traditional) TNC:\tncguide\zh-tw HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 112 Fundamentals | Error messages and help system Language TNC directory Slovenian TNC:\tncguide\sl Norwegian TNC:\tncguide\no Slovak TNC:\tncguide\sk Korean TNC:\tncguide\kr Turkish TNC:\tncguide\tr Romanian TNC:\tncguide\ro HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 113: Nc Fundamentals

    The number, designation and assignment of the programmable axes depend on the machine. Your machine tool builder can define further axes, such as PLC axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 114: Reference Systems

    All reference systems build upon each other. They are subject to the kinematic chain of the specific machine tool. The machine coordinate system is the reference system. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 115 Refer to the machine tool builder's documentation Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets Check the display of the PAL tab before you start machining HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 116 Z axis in the input coordinate system. The user can program positions related to the machine datum, e.g. by using the miscellaneous function M91. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 117 Refer to the machine tool builder's documentation Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets Check the display of the PAL tab before you start machining HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 118 Cycle 19, the programmed transformations (mirroring, rotation, and scaling) do not affect the position of the tilt datum or the orientation of the rotary axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 119 Other transformations are of course possible in the working plane coordinate system Further information: "Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS", Page 120 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 120 3-axis machining. The BASE TRANSFORM. values of the active line of the preset table have a direct effect on the input coordinate system with this assumption. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 121 Orientation of the tool coordinate system can be performed in various reference systems. Further information: "Tool coordinate system T-CS", Page 122 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 122 7 L A+0 B+45 C+0 R0 F2500 7 LN X+48 Y+102 Z-1.5 NX-0.04658107 NY0.00045007 NZ0.8848844 TX-0.08076201 TY-0.34090025 TZ0.93600126 R0 M128 7 LN X+48 Y+102 Z-1.5 NX-0.04658107 NY0.00045007 NZ0.8848844 R0 M128 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 123 → corner-radius cutter or toroidal cutter Without the TCPM function or miscellaneous function M128, orientation of the tool coordinate system and input coordinate system is identical. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 124: Accessories: Heidenhain 3-D Touch Probes And Electronic Handwheels

    A wear-resistant optical switch generates the trigger signal. With the TT 160, signal transmission is by cable. The TT 460 supports infrared and radio transmission. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 125: Hr Electronic Handwheels

    (HSCI: HEIDENHAIN Serial Controller Interface) serial interface for control components. Configuration is performed via the machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 127: Tools

    Tools...

  • Page 128: Tool Data

    With a gauge block With a calibration pin (inspection tool) Before you determine tool length, you have to set the preset in the spindle axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 129 Move the tool onto the flexible inner ring until the gauge displays The control displays the absolute tool length as the actual position in the position display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 130: Tool Radius R

    You can choose between a list view and a form view. Other settings, such as SORT/ HIDE COLUMNS, can be made after the file has been opened. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 131 (option 93), you can insert an indexed tool by means of the INSERT INDEX soft key. The control generates the index continuously and adopts all values of the original tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 132 Show all drills in the tool table Show all cutters in the tool table Show all taps/thread cutters in the tool table Show all touch probes in the tool table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 133 (0-3) the control will freeze to the left border of the screen. These columns will remain visible when you navigate to the right within the table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 134: Creating And Activating An Inch-Based Tool Table

    The preset table is another table whose unit of measure is not adjusted automatically. Further information: "Creating and activating an INCH- based preset table", Page 193 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 135: Entering Tool Data Into The Table

    Cutting material of the tool for the cutting data calculator TMAT Tool material? Cutting data table for the cutting data calculator CUTDATA Cutting data table? HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 136 (e.g., neck of end mills or side milling cutters) A neck radius RN that is shown in the graphic simulation is possible only if LU > LCUTS. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 137 (status L). Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm Description of the cycles for automatic tool measurement. Further information: User's Manual for Programming of Measuring Cycles for Workpieces and Tools HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 138 Select the end of the table Select the previous page in the table Select the next page in the table Find the text or number Go to beginning of line HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 139: Importing Tool Tables

    ADAPT NC PGM / TABLE function. The control converts the contents of the imported tool table to a format valid for the TNC 620 and saves the changes to the selected file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 140 When iTNC 530 tool tables are imported, all defined tool types are imported as well. Tool types not present are imported as type Undefined. Check the tool table after the import. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 141: Pocket Table For Tool Changer

    Editing a pocket table in a Program Run operating mode Select the tool table: Press the TOOL TABLE soft Press the POCKET TABLE soft key If required, set the EDIT soft key to ON HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 142 Box magazine: Lock the pocket at left LOCKED_LEFT Lock the pocket at left? Box magazine: Lock the pocket at right LOCKED_RIGHT Lock the pocket at right? HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 143 Place the cursor in the current cell Sort the view Refer to your machine manual. The machine manufacturer defines the features, properties and designations of the various display filters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 144: Tool Change

    If the target position in the tool axis is above the current position, the tool axis is positioned first HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 145: Tool Usage Test

    To conduct a tool usage test, you must activate Create tool usage files in the MOD menu. Further information: "Generating a tool usage file", Page 354 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 146 TOKEN = TOOL: Path name of the active PATH main program or subprogram TOKEN = STOTAL: Path name of the subprogram Tool number with tool index HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 147 The control closes the pop-up window. Alternative: Press the ENT key You can query the tool usage test with the FN 18 ID975 NR1 function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 148: Touch Probe Table

    The smaller this value is, the more exactly you must define the touch point position. Safety clearances defined in the touch probe cycle are added to this value. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 149: Editing The Touch Probe Table

    Set the EDIT soft key to ON Select the desired value Perform desired changes You can also edit the touch probe table values in the tool management. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 150: Tool Management

    If you edit a tool in tool management, the selected tool is locked. If this tool is required in the NC program being used, the control shows the message: Tool table locked. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 151: Calling Tool Management

    If a pallet table is selected in the Program Run operating mode, the Tooling list and T usage order are calculated for the entire pallet table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 152: Editing Tool Management

    SHIFT COLUMN active: The column can be moved by drag and drop Reset the manually changed settings (move columns) to the original condition HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 153 EDIT ON/OFF soft key to ON HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 154 Discard all changes made since the form was called Add tool index Delete tool index Copy the tool data of the selected tool Insert the copied tool data in the selected tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 155: Available Tool Types

    The following tool types are available: Icon Tool type Tool type number Undefined,**** Milling cutter,MILL Roughing cutter,MILL_R Finishing cutter,MILL_F Ball-nose cutter, BALL Toroid cutter, TORUS Drill,DRILL HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 156 Thread mill,GF Thread mill w/ countersink,GSF Thread mill w/ single thread,EP Thread mill w/ indxbl insert,WSP Thread milling drill,BGF Circular thread mill,ZBGF Grinding tool Dressing tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 157: Importing And Exporting Tool Data

    ENT key The control shows a pop-up window with the content of the CSV file Start the import procedure with the EXECUTE soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 158 Example Line 1 with column names T,L,R,DL,DR Line 2 with tool data 4,125.995,7.995,0,0 Line 3 with tool data 9,25.06,12.01,0,0 Line 4 with tool data 28,196.981,35,0,0 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 159 Terminate the export process by pressing the END key or soft key By default the control stores the exported CSV file in the TNC:\system\tooltab directory. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 160: Tool Carrier Management

    The tool carrier templates may consist of several sub- files. If the sub-files are incomplete, the control will display an error message. Do not use incomplete tool carrier templates! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 161: Parameterizing Tool Carriers

    ToolHolderWizard tool does not execute any function when the corresponding icons are activated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 162 Output file area Press the GENERATE FILE button If required, reply to the message on the control Press the CLOSE icon The control closes the additional tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 163 Output file area Press the GENERATE FILE button If required, reply to the message on the control Press the CLOSE icon The control closes the additional tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 164: Assigning A Tool Carrier

    Select the desired tool carrier using the preview Press the OK soft key The control copies the name of the selected tool carrier to the KINEMATIC column. Exit the tool table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 165: Setup

    Setup...

  • Page 166: Switching On/Off

    If possible, reset tilting before shutting the system down Check the tilted condition when switching the machine back on HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 167 Only confirm the pop-up window with YES if the axis positions match Despite confirmation, at first only move the axis carefully If there are discrepancies or you have any doubts, contact your machine tool builder HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 168: Traversing Reference Points

    Press and hold the axis direction button for each axis until the reference point has been traversed The control is now ready for operation in the Manual operation mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 169 The position shown in the pop-up window is the last position before the control was shut down. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 170: Switching Off

    Always shut down the control Only operate the main switch after being prompted on the screen HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 171: Moving The Machine Axes

    Further information: "Spindle speed S, feed rate F and miscellaneous function M", Page 183 If a moving task is active on the machine, the control displays the control in operation symbol. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 172: Incremental Jog Positioning

    Switch INCREMENT soft key to OFF If you are in the Jog increment menu, you can switch off incremental jog positioning with the SWITCH OFF soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 173: Traversing With Electronic Handwheels

    As soon as you have activated the handwheel with the handwheel activation key, the operating panel is locked. The control shows this status in a pop-up window on the screen. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 174 15 NC STOP key (machine-dependent function, key can be exchanged by the machine manufacturer) 16 Handwheel 17 Spindle speed potentiometer 18 Feed rate potentiometer 19 Cable connection, omitted with HR 550FS radio handwheel HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 175 12 STEP ON or OFF: Incremental jog active or inactive. If the function is active, the control additionally displays the current traversing step 13 Soft-key row: Selection of various functions, described in the following sections HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 176 HR 550FS sets off a vibrating alarm that is reliably noticed. If this happens you must reduce the distance to the handwheel holder in which the radio receiver is integrated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 177 Select the END button The MOD menu includes a function for initial operation and configuration of the handwheel. Further information: "Configuring the HR 550\FS radio handwheel", Page 362 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 178 Resulting handwheel sensitivity levels in in/revolution: 0.000127/0.000254/0.000508/0.00127/0.00254/0.00508/0.0127/0.0254/0.0508/0.127/0.254/0.508 Examples for resulting handwheel sensitivity values: Defined handwheel speed Speed level Resulting handwheel sensitivity 0.01 % 0.001 mm/revolution 0.01 % 0.001 degrees/revolution 0.0127 % 0.00005 in/revolution HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 179 In this case, you must turn the feed-rate potentiometer back to the previous value because the activated feed-rate potentiometer will only then be effective. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 180 10. By also pressing the CTRL key, you can increase the counting increment by a factor of 100 when pressing F1 or F2. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 181 Activate the handwheel Press the Generate NC block key on the handwheel The control inserts a complete traversing block containing all axis positions selected through the MOD function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 182 Further information: "Returning to the contour", Page 289 On/off switch for the Tilt working plane function (handwheel soft keys MOP and then 3D) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 183: Spindle Speed S, Feed Rate F And Miscellaneous Function M

    The control shows the current spindle speed in the status display. If the spindle speed is less than 1000, the control also shows a decimal place that has been entered. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 184: Changing The Spindle Speed And Feed Rate

    The feed-rate potentiometer only reduces the programmed feed rate and not the feed rate calculated by the control. The override for spindle speed is only functional on machines with infinitely variable spindle drive. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 185: Feed-Rate Limit F Max

    Enter the desired maximum feed rate Press the OK soft key The control displays an exclamation mark behind the feed rate-value in the status display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 186: Integrated Functional Safety (Fs)

    In this chapter you will find explanations of the functions that are additionally available on a control with functional safety (FS). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 187: Functional Safety (Fs) Status Displays

    SOM_4 operating mode active Safe operating mode 4: This function must be enabled and Advanced manual intervention, process adapted by the machine manufacturer. monitoring, only for qualified users HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 188 S and feed rate F elements in the general status display. Symbol Meaning Feed rate when stopped Spindle when stopped Safe axis (not tested) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 189 Further information: "Checking the axis positions", Page 190 The axis is not monitored by functional safety (FS) or is not configured as a safe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 190: Checking The Axis Positions

    Watch out for possible collisions Refer to your machine manual. The location of the test position is specified by your machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 191: Activating Feed-Rate Limits

    SOM_1. Select the Manual operation mode Shift the soft-key row Switch on/off feed rate limit HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 192: Preset Management

    If you work with pallets, please note that the presets stored in the preset table are relative to an activated pallet preset. Further information: "Pallets", Page 317 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 193: Creating And Activating An Inch-Based Preset Table

    The tool table is another table where the unit of measure is not adjusted automatically. Further information: "Creating and activating an INCH- based tool table", Page 134 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 194: Saving Presets In The Table

    To activate the preset table copied to another directory you have to copy it back. If you select a new preset table, you need to reactivate the preset. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 195 If needed, select the column in the preset table that you want to change Use the soft keys to select one of the available input options HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 196 If inch display is active: Enter the value in inches, and the control will inter- nally convert the entered values to mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 197 Reset the selected line: The control enters - into all columns. Insert a line as last line in the table Delete the last line in the table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 198: Protecting Presets From Being Overwritten

    Enter the password in the pop-up window Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key: The control writes ### in the LOCKED column. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 199 Press the LOCK / UNLOCK PASSWORD soft key Enter the password in the pop-up window Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key The control cancels the write-protection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 200: Activating A Preset

    Doc column that you want to activate. Further information: User's Manual for Programming of Machining Cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 201: Presetting Without A 3D Touch Probe

    Preparation Clamp and align the workpiece Insert the zero tool with known radius into the spindle Ensure that the control is showing the actual positions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 202: Presetting With An End Mill

    The behavior of the control during presetting depends on the setting in the optional machine parameter chkTiltingAxes (no. 204601). Further information: "Introduction", Page 204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 203: Using Touch Probe Functions With Mechanical Probes Or Measuring Dials

    If you try to set a preset in a locked axis, the control will issue either a warning or an error message, depending on what the machine tool builder has defined. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 204: Using A 3-D Touch Probe (Option 17)

    3D touch probe for presetting and the positions do not match. If the machine parameter has not been set, the control checks as if chkTiltingAxes: CheckAlways were set HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 205 Tilting can only be selected if you have set Manual Operation 3-D ROT to active. Further information: "Activating manual tilting", Page 242 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 206: Overview

    Setting the preset on any axis Setting a corner as preset Setting a circle center as preset Setting the centerline as preset Touch probe system data management HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 207 Probe the second touch point If necessary, set the preset End the probing function If the handwheel is active, you cannot start the touch probe cycles. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 208: Suppressing Touch Probe Monitoring

    There is a risk of collision if you choose the wrong direction of traverse! Carefully move the axes in the Manual operation operating mode HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 209: Functions In Touch Probe Cycles

    Probe stud (outside circle) automatically Probe a model circle (center point of several elements) Select a paraxial probing direction for probing of holes, studs and model circles HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 210 Number of probing operations (3 to 8) Number of touch points? Probing a full circle (360°) or a circle Angular length? segment (angular length<360°) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 211 After the last touching process and if the opening angle contains the value 360°, the control positions the workpiece touch probe back to the position it had prior to starting the probing function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 212: Selecting The Probing Cycle

    TCHPRMAN.html file directly under TNC:. Operating notes: If you run several touch probes cycles in a row, the control stores the measured values below each other. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 213: Writing Measured Values From The Touch Probe Cycles To A Datum Table

    Enter the datum number in the Number in table? input field Press the ENTER IN DATUM TABLE soft key The control saves the datum in the indicated datum table under the entered number. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 214: Writing Measured Values From The Touch Probe Cycles To The Preset Table

    The control displays a note if a table row cannot be written to because of disabling. The probing function itself is not interrupted. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 215: Calibrating 3-D Touch Probes (Option 17)

    Measure the radius and the center offset using a stud or a calibration pin Measure the radius and the center offset using a calibration sphere HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 216: Calibrating The Effective Length

    Press the OK soft key for the values to take effect Press the CANCEL soft key to terminate the calibrating function. The control logs the calibration process in the TCHPRMAN.html file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 217: Calibrating The Effective Radius And Compensating Center Misalignment

    180°, and then executes another probing routine. The center offset (CAL_OF in tchprobe.tp) is determined in addition to the radius by probing from opposite orientations. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 218 Refer to your machine manual. In order to be able to determine ball-tip center misalignment, the control needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 219 Refer to your machine manual. In order to be able to determine ball-tip center misalignment, the control needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 220: Displaying Calibration Values

    This is regardless of whether you want to use a touch-probe cycle in automatic mode or in Manual operation mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 221: Compensating Workpiece Misalignment With 3-D Touch Probe (Option 17)

    (3-D ROT menu) do not match, the working plane is inconsistent. Thus, the basic rotation is calculated in the workpiece coordinate system (W-CS), based on the tool axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 222 SET BASIC ROTATION or SET TABLE ROTATION soft key. The behavior of the control during presetting depends on the setting in the chkTiltingAxes machine parameter (no. 204601). Further information: "Introduction", Page 204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 223: Measuring A Basic Rotation

    If appropriate, the control opens the Overwrite active preset? menu. Press the OVERWRITE PRESET soft key The control saves the basic rotation in the preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 224: Compensation Of Workpiece Misalignment By Rotating The Table

    The control deletes the basic rotation from the preset table, and inserts the offset. Alternative: Press KEEP BASIC ROT. The control inserts the offset in the preset table, and the basic rotation also remains. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 225: Showing Basic Rotation And Offset

    Apply with the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key Alternative: Apply with the SET TABLE ROTATION soft key Terminate the probing function: Press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 226: Determining A 3-D Basic Rotation

    3rd point is on the minor axis, in a positive direction of the desired workpiece coordinate system The optional entry of a reference angle enables you to define the nominal direction of the probed plane. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 227 If a 3-D basic rotation is saved in the active preset, the control shows symbol for the 3-D basic rotation in the status display. The control moves the machine axes according to the 3-D basic rotation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 228 PROBING PL soft key Enter 0 for all angles Press the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key Terminate the probing function: press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 229: Comparison Of Offset And 3-D Basic Rotation

    The orientation is not The orientation is correct! correct! The next machining step will be correct. HEIDENHAIN recommends using 3D basic rotation because of its greater flexibility. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 230: Presetting With A 3-D Touch Probe (Option Number 17)

    (possibly a manual preset defined in the Manual operation mode). The datum shift is taken into account in the position display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 231: Presetting On Any Axis

    Further information: "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table", Page 214 Terminate the probing function: Press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 232: Corner As Preset

    Further information: "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table", Page 214 Terminate the probing function: Press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 233: Circle Center As Preset

    More precise results are obtained with four touch points. If possible, always pre-position the touch probe to the center. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 234 Terminate the probing function: Press the END soft key Once the probing routine is completed, the control displays the current coordinates of the circle center and the circle radius. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 235 Further information: "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table", Page 214 Terminate the probing function: Press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 236: Setting A Center Line As Preset

    This way you can determine the positions once, and then store them in the principal axis as well as in the secondary axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 237: Measuring Workpieces With A 3-D Touch Probe

    Same axis but from the opposite direction Probe: Press the NC Start key The Measured value display shows the distance between the two points on the coordinate axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 238 Cancel the basic rotation, or restore the previous basic rotation Set the rotation angle to the value that you previously wrote down HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 239 Cancel the basic rotation, or restore the previous basic rotation by setting the rotation angle to the value that you wrote down previously HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 240: Tilting The Working Plane (Option 8)

    ISO Programming The control functions for tilting the working plane are coordinate transformations. The working plane is always perpendicular to the direction of the tool axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 241: Position Display In A Tilted System

    The Actual-position capture function is not allowed if the Tilt working plane function is active PLC positioning (determined by the machine tool builder) is not possible. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 242: Activating Manual Tilting

    The traverses are effective in the WPL-CS working plane coordinate system. Further information: "Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS", Page 120 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 243 Even if the 3D ROT dialog in the Manual operation operating mode is set to Active, resetting the tilting (PLANE RESET) with an active basic transformation will still work correctly. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 244: Setting The Tool-Axis Direction As The Active Machining Direction

    The behavior of the control during presetting depends on the setting in the optional machine parameter chkTiltingAxes (no. 204601): Further information: "Introduction", Page 204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 245: Testing And Running

    Testing and running...

  • Page 246: Graphics (Option 20)

    Further information: "Graphic settings", Page 348 If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with gestures. Further information: "Operating the touchscreen", Page 471 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 247 Positioning w/ Manual Data Input The PROGRAM + WORKPIECE and WORKPIECE soft keys appear dimmed. The line graphic in Programming operating mode also functions without option 20. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 248: View Options

    Further information: User's Manual for Klartext Programming or ISO Programming Show the block numbers of the tool paths Show the end points of the tool paths HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 249 (prior to machining), you can test externally created NC programs for corresponding irregularities by displaying the tool paths. The control saves the state of the soft keys in non- volatile memory. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 250: Tool

    No movements If you move at rapid traverse inside a workpiece, both the movement and the workpiece are shown in red at the respective location. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 251: View

    The high-resolution 3-D view enables you to display the surface of the machined workpiece in greater detail. Using a simulated light source, the control creates realistic light and shadow conditions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 252: Rotating, Zooming And Moving A Graphic

    To return to the standard display: Press the shift key and simultaneously double-click with the right mouse key. The rotation angle is maintained if you only double-click with the right mouse key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 253: Setting The Speed Of The Test Run Mode

    A part program can be graphically simulated as often as desired. To do so you can reset the graphic to the workpiece blank. Soft key Function Show the unmachined workpiece blank HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 254: Shifting The Sectional Plane

    The sectional plan is automatically reset when the control is restarted. Proceed as follows to move the sectional plane to the default position: Press the soft key for resetting the sectional planes soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 255: Monitoring For Collisions

    Programming To activate extended collision monitoring, proceed as follows: Set the soft key to ON The control performs extended collision monitoring during a test run. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 256: Measurement Of Machining Time (Option 20)

    Clear the displayed time Machining time in the machine operating modes Time display from program start to program end. The timer stops whenever machining is interrupted. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 257: Showing The Workpiece Blank In The Working Space (Option 20)

    Use the current machine status Display the current traverse range Selecting the traverse range The ranges of traverse are config- ured by the machine manufactur- HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 258 For blank in work space, the control depicts the BLK FORM only schematically. With BLK FORM CYLINDER, a cuboid is depicted as the workpiece blank With BLK FORM ROTATION, no workpiece blank is depicted HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 259: Measuring

    The corresponding information is displayed in a blue text field. The MEASURING soft key is available in the following views: Plan view 3-D view Further information: "View", Page 251 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 260: Optional Program-Run Interruption

    Test Run at NC blocks that contain an M1. Set the M01 soft key to ON The control interrupts the Program run or Test Run at NC blocks with M1. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 261: Skipping Nc Blocks

    The control inserts a slash (/). To show NC blocks again in the Programming mode: Select the hidden NC block Press the REMOVE soft key The control removes the slash (/). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 262: Positioning W/ Manual Data Input

    To show NC blocks again in the Positioning w/ Manual Data Input operating mode, proceed as follows: Select the hidden NC block Press the Backspace key The control removes the slash (/). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 263: Exporting A Finished Part

    Press the EXPORT WORKPIECE soft key The control opens a pop-up window. Enter the desired file name Select the desired target directory Confirm the data entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 264: Test Run

    The graphical representation functions and the quality of the represented model depend on the settings in the Graphic settings MOD function. Further information: "Graphic settings", Page 348 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 265 Test Run operating mode. This macro will simulate the exact behavior of the machine. In doing so, the machine tool builder often changes the simulated tool change position. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 266: Test Run Execution

    Selecting another NC block with the arrow keys or the GOTO key Making changes to the NC program Selecting another NC program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 267: Executing A Test Run Up To A Certain Nc Block

    Modification before the interruption point: The simulation restarts at the beginning Modification after the interruption point: Positioning at the interruption point is possible with GOTO HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 268: Using The Goto Key

    When the control provides a selection menu, you can use the GOTO key to open the selection window. This allows you to view the available entries. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 269: Scrollbar

    Screen content can be shifted with the mouse using the scroll bar at the right edge of the program window. In addition, the size and position of the scrollbar indicates program length and cursor position. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 270: 6.10 Program Run

    This reduction affects all rapid traverse and feed movements, even after the control has been restarted. Program Run, Full Sequence Start the NC program with the NC start key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 271: Structuring Nc Programs

    NC blocks in the program window. This way you can quickly skip large program sections. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 272: Checking And Changing Q Parameters

    1399, because there might be interferences with machine manufacturer-specific functions. All of the parameters with displayed comments are used by the control within cycles or as transfer parameters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 273 The result of Q1 = COS 89.999 * 0.001 is shown by the control as +1.74532925e-08, where e-08 corresponds to the factor of 10 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 274: Interrupting, Stopping Or Aborting Machining

    Change setting for the programmed skipping of NC blocks with / During major errors, the control automatically aborts the program run (e.g., during a cycle call with stationary spindle). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 275 The miscellaneous function M6 may also lead to a suspension of the program run. The machine manufacturer sets the functional scope of the miscellaneous functions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 276: Compensations During Program Run

    Comment from the DOC column of the active datum number Correction tables can be activated by using the SEL CORR-TABLE function in the NC program. Further information: User's Manual for Klartext Programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 277 NC program is executed. A datum change will only become effective after you have called Cycle 7 or TRANS DATUM again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 278: Moving The Machine Axes During An Interruption

    If you modify the active preset during an interruption, resuming the program run is only possible with GOTO or mid-program startup at the interruption point. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 279: Resuming Program Run After An Interruption

    Remove the cause of the error Clear the error message from the screen: Press the CE key Restart the program, or resume program run where it was interrupted HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 280: Retraction After A Power Interruption

    The control selects the mode of traverse and the associated parameters automatically. If the traverse mode or the parameters have not been correctly preselected, you are unable to reset them manually. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 281 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 282 The control hides the Retraction selected dialog. Initialize the machine: if required, cross the datums Establish the desired machine condition: If required, reset the tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 283: Any Entry Into The Nc Program: Block Scan

    The BLOCK SCAN function must not be used in conjunction with the following functions: Active stretch filter Touch probe cycles 0, 1, 3, and 4 during the block scan search phase HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 284 Approach axes in individually selected sequence: Further information: "Returning to the contour", Page 289 Press the NC Start key The control resumes execution of the NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 285 For this, press the CONTINUE BLOCK SCAN soft key before confirming the restoration with the NC Start key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 286 Repeat these steps if required to jump to the next start-up point Press the NC Start key The control resumes execution of the NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 287 Press the NC start key until the control runs the NC block The control continues to run the subprogram and then returns to the main program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 288 Press the ADVANCED soft key if required The control expands the pop-up window. Press the SELECT LAST BLOCK soft key to select the last saved interruption Press the NC Start key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 289: Returning To The Contour

    If the tool is located in the tool axis below the starting point, then the control offers the tool axis as the first traverse direction. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 290 Press the soft key of the manual axis again The control saves the position. When all manual axes available have been positioned, the control suggest a sequence for positioning the remaining axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 291: 6.11 Running Cam Programs

    Mechatronics: Feed control, drive technology, machine tool The motions and velocity profiles calculated by the control are realized as actual tool movements by the machine’s drive system. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 292: Considerations Required For Post Processor Configuration

    Avoid the output of the feed rate in every NC block. This would negatively influence the control’s velocity profile HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 293 25 L Z+250 R0 FMAX 26 L X+235 Y-25 FQ50 27 L Z+35 28 L Z+33.2571 FQ51 29 L X+321.7562 Y-24.9573 Z+33.3978 FQ52 30 L X+320.8251 Y-24.4338 Z+33.8311 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 294: Please Note The Following For Cam Programming

    Normal tolerance in Cycle 32: Between 0.010 mm and 0.020 mm Normal chord error in the CAM system: Approx. 0.005 mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 295 T ~ K x L x TA with K = 0.0175 [1/°] Example: L = 10 mm, TA = 0.1°: T = 0.0175 mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 296: Possibilities For Intervention On The Control

    NC programs generated by CAM systems Precise compliance to dynamic characteristics even in difficult conditions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 297: Functions For Program Display

    Function Go back one screen in the NC program Go forward one screen in the NC program Select start of program Select end of program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 298: 6.13 Automatic Program Start

    NC program is to be started Date (TT.MM.JJJJ): Date at which the NC program is to be started To activate the start, press the OK HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 299: Positioning W/ Manual Data Input Operating Mode

    Modifying Q parameter values with the Q INFO soft key Switching the operating modes Restore the contextual reference via repetition of the required NC blocks HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 300: Positioning With Manual Data Input (Mdi)

    You can control and modify Q parameters with the soft keys Q PARAMETER LIST and Q INFO. Further information: "Checking and changing Q parameters", Page 272 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 301 ;DEPTH REFERENCE tool Call the cycle 5 CYCL CALL Retract the tool 6 L Z+200 R0 FMAX M2 End of program 7 END PGM $MDI MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 302: Saving Nc Programs From $Mdi

    Enter the name under which you want to save the current contents of the $MDI file, e.g. Hole Press the OK soft key. To exit the file manager, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 303: Entering Miscellaneous Functions M And Stop

    M (miscellaneous) function in a STOP block: To program an interruption of program run, press the STOP key Enter a miscellaneous function M if required Example 87 STOP HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 304: Miscellaneous Functions For Program Run Inspection, Spindle And Coolant

    TOOL CALL function for tool changes. Coolant ON ■ Coolant OFF ■ Spindle ON clockwise ■ Coolant ON Spindle ON counterclockwise ■ Coolant ON Same as M2 ■ HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 305: Miscellaneous Functions For Coordinate Entries

    The coordinate values on the control's screen are referenced to the machine datum. Switch the display of coordinates in the status display to REF. Further information: "Status displays", Page 68 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 306 Further information: "Showing the workpiece blank in the working space (option 20)", Page 257 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 307: Moving To Positions In A Non-Tilted Input Coordinate System With A Tilted Working Plane: M130

    If the function M130 is combined with a cycle call, the control will interrupt machining with an error message. Effect M130 functions blockwise in straight-line blocks without tool radius compensation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 308: 6.18 Miscellaneous Functions For Path Behavior

    The POS HR tab of the additional status display shows the Max. val. defined in M118. The function Handwheel superimposed is also effective in the Positioning w/ Manual Data Input operating mode! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 309: Deleting Basic Rotation: M143

    M143 clears the entries from the SPA, SPB and SPC columns in the preset table. When the corresponding line is reactivated, the basic rotation is 0 in all columns. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 310: Lifting Off The Tool Automatically From The Contour At Nc Stop: M148

    M148 remains in effect until deactivated with M149 or FUNCTION LIFTOFF RESET. M148 becomes effective at the start of the block, M149 at the end of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 311: Special Functions

    Special functions...
  • Page 312 You need to conduct appropriate tests to see whether ACC will also be advantageous on your machine and with your tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 313 The control displays the ACC icon in the position display. Further information: "Status displays", Page 68 To deactivate ACC: Set the soft key to OFF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 314 The count from the MOD menu is only effective in the Program Run Single Block and Program Run Full Sequence operating modes. The count is retained even after a restart of the control. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 315 51 FUNCTION COUNT INC Repeat the machining operations if more parts are to be 52 FUNCTION COUNT REPEAT LBL 11 machined 53 M30 54 END PGM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 317: Pallets

    Pallets...
  • Page 318 NC program using Cycle 7. Workpiece preset Optional field PRESET Enter the preset number of the workpiece. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 319 Nominal value for the pallet counter in rows of the PAL type The control repeats the NC programs of this pallet until the nominal value has been reached. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 320 You can remove the LOCATION column if you are only using pallet tables in which the control is to machine all lines. Further information: "Inserting or deleting columns", Page 322 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 321 Find text or value Sort or hide table columns Edit the current field Sort by column contents Miscellaneous functions, e.g. saving Open file path selection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 322 Using the arrow keys, select the desired column. Press the INSERT COLUMN soft key Press the ENT key You can remove the column with the DELETE COLUMN soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 323 Press the END PGM PAL soft key The control returns to the pallet table. A machine parameter defines how the control is to react after an error. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 324 1. If, for example, an NC program produces more than one workpiece, you define the value in the COUNT column of the pallet table. Further information: "Application", Page 318 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 325 If necessary, check the active pallet preset in the PAL tab Check the traverse movements of the machine Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 326 Changing the machine statuses with a miscellaneous function (e.g. M13) Writing to the configuration (e.g. WRITE KINEMATICS) Traverse range switchover Cycle 32 Tilting the working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 327 You can enter safety positions for the axes. The SP-U, SP-V, control only approaches these positions if the SP-W machine tool builder processes them in the NC macros. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 328 BLANK or remove the previous input. If you change the status in the PAL line, all FIX and PGM lines below this line are automatically changed, too. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 329 Changing the machine statuses with a miscellaneous function (e.g. M13) Writing to the configuration (e.g. WRITE KINEMATICS) Traverse range switchover Cycle 32 Tolerance Tilting the working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 330 The job list will be processed in the Program run, single block and Program run, full sequence operating modes. Changes are possible only to a limited extent. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 331 End of the run time Time in Programming operating mode Actual time in Program run, single block and Program run, full sequence operating modes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 332 The status is shown by means of icons in the Preset, T, and Pgm columns. The icons have the following meanings: Icon Meaning Test completed Test failed (e.g., because of expired tool life) Test not yet completed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 333 The Sts column is shown in Batch Process Manager only if the pallet table contains the W STATUS column Further information: "Tool-oriented machining", Page 326 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 334 The machine tool builder can configure his own soft keys. Soft key Function Collapse or expand tree structure Edit opened job list Shows the soft keys INSERT BEFORE, INSERT AFTER, and REMOVE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 335 If the pallet table contains the W STATUS, METHOD, and CTID columns, the MACHINING METHOD soft key is available. Further information: "Tool-oriented machining", Page 326 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 336 Machinable: The selected line is enabled for machining Confirm your entries by pressing the ENT key. Repeat the steps if required Press the EDIT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 337 Name Datum table Preset Locked Machinable Confirm the edited entries by pressing the ENT key. The control adopts the changes. Press the EDIT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 338 Press the INSERT BEFORE soft key The control inserts the line at the new position. Press the GO BACK soft key Press the EDIT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 339: Mod Functions

    MOD functions...
  • Page 340 Exiting MOD functions To exit the MOD menu, proceed as follows: Press the END soft key or the END key The control closes the pop-up window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 341 CfgOemInfo (no. 131700). The Machine information area is available after the machine operator has defined the machine parameter CfgMachineInfo (no. 131600, options 56 to 61). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 342 NC-SW: Number of the NC software (managed by HEIDENHAIN) NCK: Number of the NC software (managed by HEIDENHAIN) PLC-SW: Number or name of the PLC software (managed by the machine tool builder) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 343 Not following the instructions when installing updates can cause a loss of data. Always follow the instructions when installing software updates! Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 344 (e.g., BKUP-2013-12-12_.zip) The control opens the pop-up window for the backup. Press Emergency Stop Press the OK soft key The control starts restoring the backup. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 345 Tilt A by 45° Scaling factor 0.2 L IX+10 The ACTDST display shows 10 mm. The scaling factor and the tilt do not have any influence. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 346 With the Position display 1 MOD function, you can select the position display in the status display. With the Position display 2 MOD function, you can select the position display in the additional status display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 347 If the display in inches is active, the control also displays the feed rate in inches/min. In an inch-based program, you must multiply the feed rate by 10. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 348 Accurate display of the tool geometry Medium Medium data transfer rate Approximation of the tool geometry Low data transfer rate Less accurate approximation of the tool geometry HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 349 Model type: 2.5-D Model quality: medium Test of the NC program by means of the graphic simulation Model type: 3-D Model quality: very high HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 350 Function Reset count Increase count Lower count You can also enter the values directly with a connected mouse. Further information: "Defining a counter", Page 314 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 351 The control saves the selected kinematics for the Test Run operating mode. Ensure that you have selected the correct kinematics in the Test Run operating mode for checking your workpiece. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 352 The settings are kept even after the control has been restarted. The only way to deactivate the traverse limits is to delete all values or to press the EMPTY EVERYTHING soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 353 If you program L C+0, the C axis will move to 0. The same is true when programming L C-360, etc. However, if you program L C+360 (or L C+720, etc.), then the C axis will move to 360°. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 354 Set the EXTERNAL ACCESS ON/OFF soft key to OFF Press the OK soft key The control saves the settings. Once the control is accessed externally, the following icon appears: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 355 You must decide if you permit or deny external access in the dialog: External access Permission Permit once Always Permit continuously Never Deny continuously Deny once HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 356 To exit the host computer mode: Press the HOST COMPUTER MODE soft key again The control closes the pop-up window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 357 Select the Machine settings group in the MOD menu Select the Set up touch probes function The control opens a pop-up window for device configuration on the third desktop. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 358 If necessary, highlight the row with the cursor Enter the touch probe data on the right side The control saves the entered data in the touch probe table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 359 If necessary, highlight the row with the cursor Enter the touch probe data on the right side The control saves the entered data in the machine parameters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 360 Save a new touch probe in the current row The control automatically overwrites the serial number of the replaced touch probe with the new number. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 361 Collision or no collision recognized Battery status Display of the battery quality If the charge is less than the displayed bar, then the control outputs a warning. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 362 Connect HW button. Select the END button The control saves the configuration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 363 Select the Set power button The control displays the three available power settings. Select the desired transmitter power setting Select the END button The control saves the configuration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 364 If this occurs, try to improve the transmission quality by selecting a different channel or by increasing the transmitter power. Further information: "Setting the transmission channel", Page 363 Further information: "Selecting the transmitter power", Page 363 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 365 Enter the host name or the URL of an NTP server Press the Add soft key Press the OK soft key The control saves the settings. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 366 Besides the information on the control type and the software version, this MOD area also shows the current CPU and memory usage values. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 367 Duration of controlled operation since Program run being put into service Refer to your machine manual. The machine tool builder can provide further operating time displays. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 369: Heros Functions

    HEROS functions...
  • Page 370 No guarantee is given for other combinations and connections. If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with gestures. Further information: "Operating the touchscreen", Page 471 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 371 Win XP Win 7 Win 8.X Win 10 Other Windows version Press OK The control opens the Edit the connection pop-up window. Define the connection settings HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 372 User password Required Password Domain of the external computer Optional Windows domain Full-screen mode or User- Size of the connection window Required defined window size HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 373 Windows computer. All USB devices that have been passed through are not available on the control while the connection to the Windows computer is active. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 374 The desktop that is active on the external computer when establishing the connection is then locked and the user is logged off. This prevents two users from accessing the control simultaneously. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 375 Permit access to connected USB mass memory devices Required Release USB mass memory Connection can only be seen and used by its creator Required Private connection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 376 The control opens the Remote Desktop Manager. Press New connection Press Switch-off/restart of a computer The control opens the Edit the connection pop-up window. Define the connection settings HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 377 If Force is not selected, Windows waits up to 20 seconds. This delays the shutdown process or the Windows computer is switched off before Windows has shut down. Reboot the Windows computer Required Restart HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 378 Proceed as follows to switch between the third desktop and the control interface: Use the right DIADUR key on the alphabetic keyboard Use the taskbar Use the operating mode key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 379 The control opens a pop-up window. Select file Select Open The control creates the connection under the name that was defined originally in the Remote Desktop Manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 380 The control opens the Edit the connection pop-up window. Define the connection settings Select Private connection Press Ok The control creates a private connection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 381 NC/PLC Backup HEROS function, the control also saves the private connections. You can choose whether the control is to save the HOME: directory for the current user or for all users. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 382 Refer to your machine manual. This function may only be used with the permission of your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 383 Start the tool in control using the task bar The ITC opens a pop-up window with three options Select Touch Sensitivity Press the OK button The ITC closes the pop-up window HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 384 In this case, switch to the window manager and correct the problem. If required, refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 385 Further information: "Remote Desktop Manager (option 133)", Page 370 Switch-off: Shut down the control Further information: "Switching or logging out users", Page 455 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 386 TNCdiag: Evaluates status and diagnostic information of HEIDENHAIN components with a focus on the drives and presents it graphically If you want to use TNCdiag, contact your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 387 VNC: Define the setting for external software accessing the control, e.g., for maintenance procedures (Virtual Network Computing) Further information: "VNC", Page 397 WindowManagerConfig: Available only to authorized specialists HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 388 Further information: "Additional tools for management of external file types", Page 93 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 389 Select the Portscan menu item The control opens the HeRos Portscan pop-up window. Press the Automatic update on key Set the time interval with the slider HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 390 An installation, also in the form of an update, may only be carried out by a service technician from the machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 391 Press the green HEIDENHAIN button to open the HEROS menu Select the Diagnostic menu item Select the RemoteService menu item Enter the Session key of the machine manufacturer HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 392 Selects a printer DOWN Displays the status information of the selected printer STATUS Prints a test page on the selected printer PRINT A TEST PAGE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 393 PostScript emulation in the printer menu. To change the printer settings: Select the printer menu Select printing settings Select KPDL for emulation Confirm if required HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 394 A buffer memory that contains 2x 10 000 entries is available for storing the historical operating states. Each entry corresponds to a status change. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 395 Activate the State Reporting Interface in the SRI pop-up window Further information: "Overview of taskbar", Page 385 To clear all previous operating states, use the Clear historical data button. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 396 Software of the connected control. SOFTWARE: Full network name of the connected control. HOST: Hardware of the connected control. HARDWARE: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 397 For multiple clients or operating units, the focus assignment procedure depends on the design and the operating situation of the machine. This function must be adapted by your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 398 The client must enter a password for verification. If this option Password is active the password must be entered when the connection is verification established. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 399 Activate the Enabling VNC focus check box only in connection with HEIDENHAIN devices provided especially for this purpose, e.g. ITC industrial computers. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 400 Select the next step with the FORWARD soft key The control generates the backup file. Confirm with the OK soft key The control concludes the backup process and restarts the NC software. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 401 Stop the control if required with the STOP NC SOFTWARE soft key Extract the archive The control restores the files. Confirm with the OK soft key The control restarts the NC software. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 402 The control activates the default settings recommended by HEIDENHAIN. Exit the dialog with the OK function Firewall settings Setting Meaning Active Switch the firewall on or off HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 403 HEIDENHAIN (e.g. to create a screenshot) If this service is blocked, the HEROS VNC configuration dialog shows a warning that VNC is disabled in the firewall. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 404 Advanced options These settings are only intended for your network specialists Set standard values Reset the settings to the default values recommended by HEIDENHAIN HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 405 Set BAUD RATE (baud rate no. 106701) Use the BAUD RATE to set the data transfer rate. Enter a value between 110 and 115,200 baud. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 406 Set stop bits (stopBits no. 106705) The start bit and one or two stop bits enable the receiver to synchronize each transmitted character during serial data transmission. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 407 This optional parameter determines the level of the RTS line in the idle state. Setting Meaning TRUE The level is low in the idle state FALSE The level is high in the idle state HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 408 PC operating system: Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 PC RAM: 2 GB Free PC hard-disk space: 15 MB An available serial interface or connection to the control's network HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 409 Starting TNCremo Start TNCremo in Microsoft Windows 10 as follows: Press the Windows key Select the HEIDENHAIN folder Select TNCremo Double-click the TNCremo desktop icon HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 410 Set up a connection to the control as follows: Select the configured connection in the selection menu Select the Set up connection icon The connection to the control will be set up. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 411 LSV2 connections via the serial interfaces (COM1 and COM2) and the network connections without user identification. You can download the current version of the TNCremo software from the HEIDENHAIN homepage. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 412 Connected networks You can disconnect the network connection. Select the network name to reconnect. Available networks VPN connections Currently no function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 413 Name, e.g. eth0 Connection, e.g. X26 Connection status, e.g. CONNECTED Configuration name, e.g. DHCP Address, e.g. 10.7.113.10 Further information: "Interfaces tab ", Page 415 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 414 Time until which the IP address is valid without being renewed The machine manufacturer can make settings for these devices. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 415 You can add, edit or remove profiles for the network connection. The control exclusively supports the Ethernet connection type. Further information: "Network configuration with Advanced Network Configuration", Page 417 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 416 Connect. The host displays the partitions of the programming station. Further information: Programming station for milling controls You download the documentation together with the programming station software. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 417 Description of function When you select the Advanced Network Configuration application in the HEROS menu, the control opens the Network connections window. Network connections window HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 418 Here you can enable the selected network for all All users users. may connect to this network Currently no function Automatical- ly connect to Currently no function Metered connection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 419 Only with selection Link negotiation Manual Selection by means of a selection window 802.1X Security tab Currently no function DCB tab Currently no function Proxy tab Currently no function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 420 Only with Method Manual Currently no function DHCP client Currently no function Require IPv4 address- ing for this connection to complete IPv6 Settings tab Currently no function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 421 To open the network drives settings: Press the PGM MGT key Press the NET soft key Press the DEFINE NETWORK CONNECTN. soft The control opens the Mount Setup window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 422 User-specific network drive when user administration is active Private network drive The control ticks the check box in the Privat column when there is a user- specific connection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 423 Further information: "Definition of roles", Page 443 Transfer protocol Share type Windows share (CIFS/SMB) or Samba server UNIX share (NFS) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 424 Auxiliary parameters for the connection The control displays a summary of the defined Check settings. You can check the settings and save them with Apply. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 425 In this case, you may change the protocol version with the vers= auxiliary parameter. Contact your network specialist. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 426 SELinux is usually password-protected by your machine manufacturer; refer to the relevant machine manual. HEIDENHAIN recommends activating SELinux because it provides additional protection against attacks from outside. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 427 Using different roles on different controls Further information: "Connection to a Windows domain", Page 434 Parallel operation of Windows users and users from an LDAP database is possible. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 428 You can exit the User management window after each configuration step. If you exit the User management window directly after having activated user administration, the control will prompt you for a restart once. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 429 Retain or reactivate the active status of the Anonymize users in login data function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 430 The control opens the Password for user 'useradmin' pop-up window. Set the password for the useradmin user Select Set new password The control shows the message Settings and password for 'useradmin' were changed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 431 HEROS.Admin role. This ensures that necessary changes to user administration can also be made in the administrator's absence. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 432 Further information: "Creating further users", Page 437 If the host name or domain name of the control changes, you need to reconfigure the local LDAP databases. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 433 The control opens the Import LDAP configuration file window. Select the existing configuration file Select FILE Press the APPLY soft key The configuration file was imported. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 434 You have access to the user interface of the domain controller or you are supported by an IT administrator The domain controller is accessible in the network HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 435 The control connects to the Windows domain found. The control checks whether all of the required roles have been created in the domain as groups. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 436 Two suggestions describing how the groups can be structured by the Windows administrator are given by below. Example 1 The user is a direct or indirect member of the respective group: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 437 After you have entered the password, the control opens the User management menu. You can edit the existing users or create new users. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 438 If you have not restarted your control after configuring the database, the control prompts you to restart for the changes to take effect. Further information: "Configuring the user administration", Page 428 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 439 Press the EDIT ON soft key The control opens the Enter password of LDAP database window. Enter password The control releases the Password settings tab for editing. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 440 Minimum number of characters changed compared to previous password: Here, you can specify how many characters in the new password must be different from the previous one. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 441 NC operator roles: Machine tool builder (PLC) roles: All of these roles are pre-defined in the control. You can assign more than one role to a user. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 442 The useradmin function user is automatically created upon activation of user administration. The useradmin function user allows you to configure and edit user administration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 443 These rights are granted by the Operating system roles:. The following contents can change in the following software versions of the control: HEROS role names Unix groups Basic ID number HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 444 This role grants the rights of the LegacyUser role, as well as the following rights: HEROS.UserAdmin useradmin HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 445 Special functions of Q parameter programming and editing the table header Replacement for code number 555343 NC.EditNCProgramAdv NCEditNCPgmAdv NC.EditTableAdv NCEditTableAdv NC.RemoteOperator This role allows you to start NC programs from an external application. NC.RemoteProgramRun NCRemotePgmRun HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 446 Editing the preset table NC.EditPalletTable Editing pallet tables NC.SetupDrive Adjustment of drives by the end user NC.ApproveFsAxis Confirming test position of safe axes NC.EditNCProgramAdv Additional NC functions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 447 Tick the check box for Enable autologin The control opens a window for selecting the user. Select the user Enter the user's password Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 448 For OPC UA connections, a stored user certificate is used for authentication. Further information: "OPC UA NC Server (options 56 to 61)", Page 462 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 449 Communication can then be "tunneled" through this SSH connection. HEIDENHAIN control system "MYTNC640" external PC DNC tools sshd mastercomputer@MYTNC640 mastercomputer rights public public private HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 450 In order to expand the connection configuration using the associated CreateConnections tool, you need to update to HEIDENHAIN DNC v1.7.1. A modification of the application source code is not required. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 451 Press the Certificate and keys soft key Select the key to be deleted Press the Delete SSH key soft key The control deletes the selected key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 452 Immediately after control startup if user administration is active and Autologin is not enabled The login dialog provides the following options: Users who logged in at least once Other user HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 453 Hold the token close to the reader Enter PIN, if required The control uses the selected user to log you in. Remove the token from the reader HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 454 Change your password at regular intervals Further information: "Changing the current user's password", Page 460 Take note of the password change warnings HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 455 You need to enter a password to unlock the screensaver. Further information: "Login to user administration", Page 452 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 456 When the lock is active and you use one of the input devices, e.g. move the mouse, the screensaver disappears. The control displays a lock screen instead. Use Unlock screen or Enter to open the login window again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 457 Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Switch to horizontal soft-key row 2 Press the ADVANCED ACCESS RIGHTS soft key The control opens the Set advanced access rights window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 458 Select or deselect the access rights as required Any changes made are highlighted in red. Press OK The changes made to access rights are applied. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 459 Press the Remove added rights soft key Select the Remove added rights soft key as follows: Call Current User Select the Added rights tab Press the Remove added rights soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 460 Hold the token close to the reader until the end of the write process. When writing is complete, the control shows a message. Delete token allows you to delete the created token and use password entry again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 461 Enter the user's password Press the Set right soft key The control adds the entered user's rights to your rights. Further information: "Current User", Page 459 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 462 Among others, the HEROS Connection Assistant function supports you when setting up the certificates. Further information: "Setting up the connection", Page 463 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 463 The client application or the manufacturer of the application creates the client certificate. The user certificate is linked to the user account. Please contact your IT department. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 464 Make sure to configure your firewall accordingly so that the connection of OPC UA applications with the OPC UA NC Server will not be blocked. Further information: "Firewall", Page 402 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 465 Connection Assistant. The so-called user certificate can be assigned to a user in user administration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 466 System-relevant files must be edited only by authorized specialists HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 467 Press the Import certificate soft key The control opens a pop-up window. Select the certificate Select Open The control imports the certificate. Press the Use for OPC-UA soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 468 Application URI of the client Server certificates Host name of the control Application URI of the server according to the following structure: urn:<hostname>/HEIDENHAIN/OpcUa/NC/Server Validity period of 20 years maximum HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 469 The control opens the helocale window. Select the Keyboards tab Select the desired keyboard layout Press Apply Press OK Press Apply The changes are applied. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 471: Operating The Touchscreen

    Operating the touchscreen...
  • Page 472 Integrated operating panel Setting the screen layout Switchover between machine operating modes, programming modes, and a third desktop HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 473 Further information: "Touchscreen Cleaning", Page 487 Never use the following cleaners or cleaning aids, in order to avoid damage to the touchscreen: Aggressive solvents Abrasives Compressed air Steam cleaners HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 474 In addition, the machine tool builder supplies a machine operating panel. Refer to your machine manual. External keys, e.g. NC START or NC STOP, are described in your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 475 Tap on the operating mode in the header Shift the soft-key row Swipe horizontally over the soft-key row Soft-key selection keys Tap on the function in the touchscreen HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 476 Spread Two fingers long-press and move away from each other Pinch Two fingers move toward each other HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 477 Gesture Function Mark the NC block or table line Stop scrolling Double tap Activate the table line Swipe Scroll through the NC program or table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 478 Measuring a graphic If you have activated measurement in the Test Run operating mode, the following additional function is available: Symbol Gesture Function Select the measuring point HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 479 Operating the touchscreen | Gestures Using the HEROS menu To use the HEROS menu menu: Symbol Gesture Function Select the application Long press Open the application HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 480 Reset the graphic or 3-D model to its original size and the background angle Drag Rotate the graphic or 3-D model (only in the Layer Setting mode) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 481 Symbol Gesture Function Two-finger drag Move a graphic or 3-D model Spread Enlarge a graphic or 3-D model Pinch Reduce a graphic or 3-D model HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 482 Double-tap on the background Reset the graphic to its original size Swipe over an element Show a preview of selected elements Show element information Two-finger drag Move graphics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 483 Operating the touchscreen | Gestures Symbol Gesture Function Spread Magnify the graphic Pinch Reduce the graphic HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 484 Activate Add and drag Spread a fast selection area Activate Remove and drag Spread an area for deselection of elements Two-finger drag Move graphics Spread Magnify the graphic HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 485 The control automatically switches to the Programming operating mode. Use the task bar to leave the CAD-Viewer open on the third desktop The third desktop stays active in the background HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 486 Show active applications Show all applications If you have set the view to active applications, you can close specific applications as in a task manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 487 The control locks the screen for 90 seconds. Clean the screen If you would like to stop the cleaning mode: Pull the displayed sliders apart at the same time HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...

  • Page 489: Tables And Overviews

    Tables and overviews...
  • Page 490 Select the Code-number entry function, if necessary Enter the code number 123 Confirm with the ENT key The control displays the list of available parameters in the tree view. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 491 The control saves a change list of the last 20 changes to the configuration data. To undo changes, select the corresponding line and press the MORE FUNCTIONS and CANCEL CHANGE soft keys. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 492 The machine tool builder can adapt the structure and contents of the user parameters. The display on your machine may be different. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 493 Display of the feed rate in the Manual Operation and El. Handwheel modes of operation at axis key: Display the feed rate only if axis-direction key is pressed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 494 Settings for display behavior: depends on the machine manufacturer Entered by the machine manufacturer Display setting for unchecked axes ValuesRedColor: Red coloring of unchecked axes SymbolNearAxisName: Caution symbol next to the axis letter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 495 HEIDENHAIN: Klartext conversational programming language for entering the program in Positioning with Manual Data Input operating mode ISO: DIN/ISO for entering the program in Positioning with Manual Data Input operating mode HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 496 Acknowledge the "Power interrupted" message TRUE: Start-up of the control is not continued until the message has been acknowledged FALSE: The Power interrupted message does not appear HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 497 As Workpiece Oversize: The programmed oversize DL is considered to be the workpiece oversize for display of the workpiece-based position HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 498 Coordinate system for the datum shift WorkplaneSystem: Datum is displayed in the system of the tilted plane, WPL-CS WorkpieceSystem: Datum is displayed in the workpiece coordinate system, W-CS HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 499 0.001 to 0.999 [mm] NC stop during tool check True: When the breakage tolerance is exceeded, the NC program is stopped False: The NC program is not stopped HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 500 0.001 to 99 999.9999 [mm] Safety zone around the stylus for pre-positioning: Set-up clearance in the plane perpendicular to the tool axis 0.001 to 99 999.9999 [mm] HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 501 Display the Spindle ? error message if M3/M4 is not active On: Issue error message Off: No error message Display the Enter depth as negative On: Issue error message Off: No error message HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 502 Advanced switching time of spindle: The spindle is stopped for this period of time before reaching the bottom of the thread. –999999999 to 999999999 [s] HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 503 TRUE: With small thread depths, the spindle speed is limited so that it runs at constant speed approx. 1/3 of the time FALSE: No limitation of the spindle speed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 504 TRUE: Use the specified axis configuration FALSE: Use the default axis configuration XYZABCUVW Behavior of paraxial positioning blocks TRUE: Paraxial positioning blocks enabled FALSE: Paraxial positioning blocks disabled HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 505 Path for FN 16 output when no path is defined in the NC program Serial Interface RS232 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 506 Custom name (nickname) of the machine Inventory number, or Photo or image of the machine Machine location Department or division Responsible for the machine Contact e-mail address Contact telephone number HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 507 External shield Housing Housing External shield Housing Ethernet interface RJ45 socket Maximum cable length: 100 m unshielded 400 m shielded Signal TX– Vacant Vacant RX– Vacant Vacant HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 508 100 000 rpm (with 2 pole pairs) Error compensation ■ Linear and nonlinear axis errors, backlash, reversal peaks during circular movements, thermal expansion ■ Static friction, sliding friction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 509 Stable and reliable interface for the connection of leading-edge industrial applications Ambient temperature ■ Operation: +5 °C to +45 °C ■ Storage: -20 °C to +60 °C HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 510 Any text string in quotes (“”) Number of program-section repeats REP 1 to 65 534 (5, 0) Error number for Q parameter function FN 14 0 to 1199 (4, 0) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 511 Feed rate in distance per minute Contour elements Straight line ■ Chamfer ■ ■ Circular path ■ Circle center ■ Circle radius ■ Tangentially connected arc ■ Rounded corners HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 512 , In, log, absolute value of a number, constant π, negation, truncation of digits before or after the decimal point Functions for calculation of circles ■ ■ String parameters HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 513 Touch probe cycles Calibrating the touch probe Compensation of workpiece misalignment, manual or automatic Manual and automatic presetting Automatic workpiece measurement Tools can be measured automatically HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 514 ID 679843 – – – – – Keycaps for operating modes ID 679843 – – – – – – – Keycaps for NC dialog ID 679843 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 515 ID 679843 – – ID 679843 – – – – – – – – Orange Orange Orange ID 679843 – Keycaps for navigation ID 679843 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
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  • Page 517 ID 679843 Green Green ID 679843 Other keycaps Orange Green ID 679843 – – ID 679843 If you need keycaps with additional symbols, please contact HEIDENHAIN. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 518 92 Context-sensitive help....107 protecting........84 Login Counter........... 314 File management......80 with password......452 Setting........350 external data transfer....90 with token......... 460 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 519 68 Compensation tables....276 DHCP Server......416 general......... 68 Interrupt........274 Interface........415 icon..........69 measuring......... 259 Ping..........416 technology........69 Overview........270 Routing........416 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
  • Page 520 Touch gestures......476 Touch operating panel....474 Touch probe cycles...... 206 manual........206 Manual operation mode..206 Touch probe data......148 Touch probe table......148 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User's Manual for Setup, Testing and Running NC Programs | 01/2022...
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