Selecting A Program With Contour Definitions - HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 - CYCLE PROGRAMMING User Manual

Selecting a program with contour definitions

With the SEL CONTOUR function you select a program with contour
definitions, from which the TNC takes the contour descriptions:
U Show the soft-key row with special functions.
U
Select the menu for functions for contour and point
machining.
U Press the SEL CONTOUR soft key.
U Press the WINDOW SELECTION soft key: The TNC
superimposes a window where you can select the
desired datum table.
U Select a program with the arrow keys or by mouse
click and confirm by pressing ENT: The TNC enters
the complete path name in the SEL CONTOUR block.
U Conclude this function with the END key.
U Enter the full name of the program with the contour
definition and confirm with the END key.
Alternatively you can also enter the program name or the complete
path name of the program with the contour definition directly via the
keyboard.
Program a SEL CONTOUR block before the SL cycles. Cycle
14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY is no longer necessary if you use SEL
CONTOUR.
240 Fixed Cycles: Contour Pocket with Contour Formula