Entering Tool Data Into The Table - HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

Tools | Tool data

Entering tool data into the table

Standard tool data
Parameter Meaning
Number by which the tool is called in the NC program (e.g.
T
5, indexed: 5.2)
Name by which the tool is called in the NC program (max.
NAME
32 characters, all capitals, no spaces)
Tool length L
L
Tool radius R
R
Tool radius R2 for toroid cutters (only for 3D radius
R2
compensation or graphical representation of a machining
operation with a ball-nose cutter)
Delta value for tool length L
DL
Delta value for tool radius R
DR
Delta value for tool radius R2
DR2
Set tool lock (TL for ToolLocked
TL
Number of a replacement tool (RT for ReplacementTool)
RT
An empty field or input 0 means there is no replacement
tool
Maximum tool life in minutes. This function can vary
TIME1
depending on the individual machine tool. Your machine
manual provides more information
Maximum tool life in minutes during a tool call: If the
TIME2
current tool age reaches or exceeds this value, the control
inserts the replacement tool during the next TOOL CALL
(with the tool axis specified)
Current age of the tool in minutes: The control automati-
CUR_TIME
cally counts the current tool life (CUR_TIME: For CURrent
TIME) A starting value can be entered for used tools
Tool type: Press the ENT key to edit the field. The GOTO key
TYPE
opens a window in which you can select the tool type.
In the tool management, use the SELECT soft key to open
the pop-up window. You can assign tool types to specify
the display filter settings such that only the selected type is
visible in the table
Comment on tool (max. 32 characters)
DOC
Information on this tool that is to be sent to the PLC
PLC
Length of the cutting edge of the tool
LCUTS
By entering a value here, you can limit the infeed depth in
the cycles
Maximum plunge angle of the tool for reciprocating plunge-
ANGLE
cut in the cycles
Cutting material of the tool for the cutting data calculator
TMAT
Cutting data table for the cutting data calculator
CUTDATA
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Dialog
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Tool name?
Tool length?
Tool radius?
Tool radius 2?
Tool length oversize?
Tool radius oversize?
Tool radius oversize 2?
Tool locked? Yes=ENT/No=NOENT
Replacement tool?
Maximum tool age?
Max. tool age for TOOL CALL?
Current tool age?
Tool type?
Tool description
PLC status?
Tooth length in the tool axis?
Maximum plunge angle?
Tool material?
Cutting data table?
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