Principle And Overview - HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 User Manual

9.1 Principle and Overview

You can program entire families of parts in a single part program. You
do this by entering variables called Q parameters instead of fixed
numerical values.
Q parameters can represent information such as:
Coordinate values
Feed rates
Spindle speeds
Cycle data
Q parameters also enable you to program contours that are defined
with mathematical functions. You can also use Q parameters to make
the execution of machining steps depend on logical conditions.
Q parameters are designated by letters and a number between 0 and
1999. Parameters that take effect in different manners are available.
Please refer to the following table:
Meaning
Freely applicable parameters, as long as no
overlapping with SL cycles can occur, globally
effective for all programs stored in the TNC
memory
Parameters for special TNC functions
Parameters that are primarily used for cycles,
globally effective for all programs stored in
the TNC memory
Parameters that are primarily used for OEM
cycles, and are globally effective for all
programs stored in the TNC memory. This
may require coordination with the machine
manufacturer or supplier
Parameters that are primarily used for call-
active OEM cycles, globally effective for all
programs that are stored in the TNC memory
Parameters that are primarily used for Def-
active OEM cycles, globally effective for all
programs that are stored in the TNC memory
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Range
Q0 to Q99
Q100 to Q199
Q200 to Q1199
Q1200 to Q1399
Q1400 to Q1499
Q1500 to Q1599
Programming: Q-Parameters