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HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TNC 320 Conversational Programming User's Manual NC Software 771851-04 771855-04 English (en) 9/2016...
  • Page 2 Abort dialog, delete program section Program run, single block Tool functions Program run, full sequence Function Define tool data in the program Programming modes Call tool data Function Programming Test run HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 3 Chamfer/rounding arc Navigate down one page Potentiometer for feed rate Select the next tab in forms and spindle speed Feed rate Spindle speed Up/down one dialog box or button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 5 Fundamentals...
  • Page 6 Would you like any changes, or have you found any errors? We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your requests to the following e-mail address: tnc-userdoc@heidenhain.de HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 7 All of the cycle functions (touch probe cycles and fixed cycles) are described in the Cycle Programming User's Manual. If you need this user's manual, please contact HEIDENHAIN if required. ID: 1096959-xx HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 8 Fundamentals TNC model, software and features Software options The TNC 320 features various software options that can be enabled by your machine tool builder. Each option is to be enabled separately and contains the following respective functions: Additional Axis (option 0 and option 1)
  • Page 9 Legal information This product uses open source software. Further information is available on the control under: Operating mode Programming MOD function LICENSE INFO soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 10 New function for rounding corners, see "Rounding corners: M197", page 408 External access to the TNC can now be blocked with a MOD function, see "External access", page 581 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 11 With the manual "Basic Rotation" touch probe cycle, workpiece misalignment can now be compensated for with a table rotation, see "Compensation of workpiece misalignment by rotating the table", page 518 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 12: New Functions 77185X

    REFERENCE has been introduced in order to evaluate the T ANGLE, see Cycle Programming User's Manual Probing Cycle 4 MEASURING IN 3-D has been introduced, see Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 13 Cycle Programming User's Manual In Cycle 205 Universal Deep Hole Drilling you can now use parameter Q208 to define a feed rate for retraction, see Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 14: Programs With .Hu And .Hc Extensions Can Be Selected And

    468 CAD files can be opened without option number 42, see "CAD viewer", page 277 New software option number 93 Extended Tool Management,see "Calling tool management", page 213 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 15 Machine parameter maxLineGeoSearch (no. 105408) has been increased to max. 50000, see "Machine-specific user parameters", page 610 The name of software option number 8 has changed, see "Software options", page 8 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 16 Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT has been expanded by the optional parameters Q401, Q404 Cycle 484 CALIBRATE IR TT has been expanded by the optional parameter Q536 Further information: Cycle Programing User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 17 LAST FILES, see "Editing a program", page 124 If you save files with SAVE AS, you can select the target directory with the SWITCH soft key, see "Editing a program", page 124 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 18 LIMITATION, see "Retraction after a power interruption", page 566 In Test run operating mode a tool usage file can also be created without simulation, see "Tool usage test", page 205 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 19 Mid-program startup", page 569 With functions NC/PLC Backup and NC/PLC Restore you can save and restore single directories or the complete TNC drive, see "Backup and restore", page 97 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 20 999,9999, see "Datum management with the preset table", page 491 New help graphics with PLANE RESET, see "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 21 Upper and lower cases for a file name can be modified in the file management HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 22 "Any entry into program: Mid-program startup", page 569 Mid-program startup operation and dialog guidance has been improved, also for pallet tables, see "Any entry into program: Mid-program startup", page 569 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 23 Cycle 251 has been expanded by parameter Q439. The finishing strategy was also revised The finishing strategy was revised with cycle 252 Cycle 275 has been expanded with parameters Q369 and Q439 Further information: Cycle Programing User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 24 Fundamentals TNC model, software and features HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 25: Table Of Contents

    12 Multiple axismachining........................443 13 Manual Operation and Setup......................473 14 Positioning with Manual Data Input..................537 15 Test Run and Program Run......................543 16 MOD Functions..........................577 17 Tables and Overviews........................609 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 26 Contents HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 27 Datum setting with a 3-D touch probe....................71 Running the first program........................72 Selecting the correct operating mode....................72 Choosing the program you want to run....................72 Start the program............................72 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 28 Remote Service............................92 SELinux security software........................94 VNC................................. 95 Backup and restore..........................97 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probes and electronic handwheels........99 3-D touch probes............................ 99 HR electronic handwheels........................100 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 29 Programming tool movements in Klartext.................... 121 Actual position capture..........................123 Editing a program..........................124 The TNC search function........................128 File management: Basics........................129 Files............................... 129 Displaying externally generated files on the TNC.................131 Data Backup............................131 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 30 Additional tools for management of external file types................144 Additional tools for ITCs........................151 Data transfer to or from an external data carrier..................153 The TNC in a network.......................... 154 USB devices on the TNC........................155 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 31 Generate/do not generate graphics during programming..............168 Generating a graphic for an existing program..................169 Block number display ON/OFF......................170 Erasing the graphic..........................170 Showing grid lines..........................170 Magnification or reduction of details....................171 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 32 Informational texts..........................176 Save service files..........................176 Calling the TNCguide help system....................... 176 TNCguide context-sensitive help system..................177 Application............................. 177 Working with TNCguide........................178 Downloading current help files......................181 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 33 Tool length compensation........................208 Tool radius compensation........................209 Tool management (option number 93).....................212 Basics..............................212 Calling tool management........................213 Editing tool management........................214 Available tool types..........................217 Import and export tool data........................219 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 34 CircleCR with defined radius........................ 246 Circle CT with tangential connection....................248 Example: Linear movements and chamfers with Cartesian coordinates..........249 Example: Circular movements with Cartesian coordinates..............250 Example: Full circle with Cartesian coordinates................... 251 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 35 Free straight line programming......................263 Free circular path programming......................264 Input possibilities..........................265 Auxiliary points............................268 Relative data............................269 Example: FK programming 1........................ 271 Example: FK programming 2........................ 272 Example: FK programming 3........................ 273 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 36 Working with the DXF converter......................279 Opening a DXF file..........................279 Basic settings............................280 Setting layers............................282 Setting a datum.............................283 Selecting and saving a contour......................285 Selecting and saving machining positions.................... 288 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 37 Repeating program section repeats......................307 Repeating a subprogram........................308 Programming examples........................309 Example: Milling a contour in several infeeds..................309 Example: Groups of holes........................310 Example: Group of holes with several tools..................311 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 38 FN 20: WAIT FOR – NC and PLC synchronization................347 FN 29: PLC – Transfer values to the PLC.....................348 FN 37: EXPORT.............................348 FN 38: SEND – Send information from NC program................348 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 39 Converting a string parameter to a numerical value................369 Testing a string parameter........................370 Finding the length of a string parameter....................371 Compare alphabetic priority........................372 Reading out machine parameters......................373 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 40 TNC................................378 Measurement results from touch probe cycles................... 379 9.13 Programming examples........................381 Example: Ellipse............................ 381 Example: Concave cylinder machined with spherical cutter..............383 Example: Convex sphere machined with end mill................385 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 41 Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction: M140...............403 Suppressing touch probe monitoring: M141..................405 Deleting basic rotation: M143.......................406 Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148............407 Rounding corners: M197........................408 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 42 11.6 Creating text files..........................427 Application............................. 427 Opening and exiting a text file......................427 Editing texts............................428 Deleting and re-inserting characters, words and lines................428 Editing text blocks..........................429 Finding text sections..........................430 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 43 Program pulsing spindle speed......................437 Reset pulsing spindle speed.........................438 11.9 Dwell time FUNCTION FEED......................439 Programming dwell time........................439 Resetting dwell time..........................440 11.10 Dwell time FUNCTION DWELL......................441 Programming dwell time........................441 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 44 Feed rate in mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (option 8).............469 Shortest-path traverse of rotary axes: M126..................470 Reducing display of a rotary axis to a value less than 360°: M94............471 Selecting tilting axes: M138......................... 472 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 45 Recording measured values from the touch probe cycles..............506 Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to a datum table..........507 Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table..........508 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 46 Position display in a tilted system......................532 Limitations on working with the tilting function...................532 Activating manual tilting:........................533 Setting the tool-axis direction as the active machining direction............535 Setting a datum in a tilted coordinate system..................536 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 47 14 Positioning with Manual Data Input..................537 14.1 Programming and executing simple machining operations............538 Positioning with manual data input (MDI).................... 539 Protecting programs in $MDI....................... 541 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 48 Moving the machine axes during an interruption................. 564 Resuming program run after an interruption..................565 Retraction after a power interruption....................566 Any entry into program: Mid-program startup..................569 Returning to the contour........................573 15.6 Automatic program start........................574 Application............................. 574 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 49 15.7 Optional block skip..........................575 Application............................. 575 Inserting the "/" character........................575 Erasing the "/" character........................575 15.8 Optional program-run interruption....................576 Application............................. 576 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 50 16.6 Setting the unit of measure......................587 Application............................. 587 16.7 Displaying operating times........................ 587 Application............................. 587 16.8 Software numbers..........................588 Application............................. 588 16.9 Enter the code number........................588 Application............................. 588 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 51 Application............................. 604 Assigning the handwheel to a specific handwheel holder..............604 Setting the transmission channel......................605 Selecting the transmitter power......................605 Statistical data............................606 16.14Load machine configuration......................607 Application............................. 607 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 52 Software options........................... 631 Accessories............................632 17.4 Overview tables...........................633 Fixed cycles............................633 Miscellaneous functions........................634 17.5 Functions of the TNC 320 and the iTNC 530 compared..............636 Comparison: Specifications........................636 Comparison: Data interfaces.........................636 Comparison: Accessories........................637 Comparison: PC software........................637 Comparison: Machine-specific functions....................638 Comparison: User functions.........................

  • Page 53: First Steps With The Tnc 320

    First Steps with the TNC 320...

  • Page 54: Overview

    The TNC is now ready for operation in the Manual operation mode. Further information on this topic Approaching datums Further Information: "Switch-on", page 474 Operating modes Further Information: "Programming", page 78 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 55: Programming The First Part

    Further information on this topic Writing and editing programs Further Information: "Editing a program", page 124 Overview of keys Further Information: "Controls of the TNC", page 2 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 56: Opening A New Program/File Management

    Afterwards you can no longer change these blocks. Further information on this topic File management Further Information: "Working with the file manager", page 132 Creating a new program Further Information: "Opening programs and entering", page 116 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 57: Defining A Workpiece Blank

    2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0 3 END PGM NEW MM Further information on this topic Define workpiece blank Further Information: "Opening a new part program", page 120 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 58: Program Layout

    Z... ) ... Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual 6 CYCL DEF... 7 CYCL CALL PAT FMAX M13 8 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 9 END PGM BSBCYC MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 59: Programming A Simple Contour

    M13, confirm with the END key: The TNC saves the entered positioning block Move to the contour: Press the APPR/DEP key: The TNC shows a soft-key row with approach and departure functions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 60 Vorschub F=? confirm with the ENT key: Rapid traverse (FMAX) MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M? Enter M2 to end the program and confirm with the END key: The TNC saves the entered positioning block HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 61 "Possible feed rate input", page 122 Tool radius compensation Further Information: "Tool radius compensation ", page 209 Miscellaneous functions M Further Information: "Miscellaneous functions for program run inspection, spindle and coolant ", page 390 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 62: Creating A Cycle Program

    Confirm Feed rate F=? with the ENT key: Move at rapid traverse (FMAX) Miscellaneous function M? Switch on the spindle and coolant, e.g.M13. Confirm with the END key: The TNC saves the entered positioning block HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 63 9 END PGM C200 MM Further information on this topic Creating a new program Further Information: "Opening programs and entering", page 116 Cycle programming Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 64: Graphically Testing The First Part

    Press the END key: Exit the file manager Further information on this topic Tool management Further Information: "Enter tool data into the table", page 188 Testing programs Further Information: "Test run", page 556 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 65: Choosing The Program You Want To Test

    Volume view and tool paths Tool paths Further information on this topic Graphic functions Further Information: "Graphics ", page 544 Performing a test run Further Information: "Test run", page 556 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 66: Starting The Test Run

    Performing a test run Further Information: "Test run", page 556 Graphic functions Further Information: "Graphics ", page 544 Adjusting the simulation speed Further Information: "Speed of the setting test runs", page 545 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 67: Setting Up Tools

    When measuring on the machine: store the tools in the tool changer Further Information: "The pocket table TOOL_P .TCH", page 69 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 68: The Tool Table Tool.t

    Further information on this topic Operating modes of the TNC Further Information: "Modes of operation", page 77 Working with the tool table Further Information: "Enter tool data into the table", page 188 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 69: The Pocket Table Tool_P .Tch

    Further information on this topic Operating modes of the TNC Further Information: "Modes of operation", page 77 Working with the pocket table Further Information: "Pocket table for tool changer", page 198 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 70: Workpiece Setup

    Further Information: "Datum setting with a 3-D touch probe ", page 521 Setting datums without 3-D touch probe Further Information: "Datum setting without a 3-D touch probe", page 499 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 71: Datum Setting With A 3-D Touch Probe

    To set to 0: Press the SET DATUM soft key Press the END soft key to close the menu Further information on this topic Setting datums Further Information: "Datum setting with a 3-D touch probe ", page 521 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 72: Running The First Program

    132 Start the program Press the NC START key: The TNC runs the active program Further information on this topic Executing a program Further Information: "Program run", page 560 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 73: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 74: The Tnc 320

    Compatibility Machining programs created on HEIDENHAIN contouring controls (starting from the TNC 150 B) may not always run on the TNC 320. If the NC blocks contain invalid elements, the TNC will mark these as ERROR blocks or with error messages when the file is opened.

  • Page 75: Visual Display Unit And Operating Panel

    Setting the screen layout Shift key for switchover between machining and programming modes Soft-key selection keys for machine tool builders Keys for switching the soft keys for machine tool builders USB connection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 76: Set Screen Layout

    Control panel The TNC 320 is delivered with an integrated operating panel. As an alternative, the TNC 320 is also available with a separate display unit and an operating panel with an alphabetic keyboard. Alphabetic keyboard for entering texts and file names, as well...

  • Page 77: Modes Of Operation

    Soft keys for selecting the screen layout Soft key Window Program Left: program, right: status display Left: program, right: collision object HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 78: Programming

    This simulation is supported graphically in different display modes. Soft keys for selecting the screen layout Soft key Window Program Left: program, right: status display Left: program, right: graphics Graphic HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 79: Program Run, Full Sequence And Program Run, Single Block

    Soft keys for selecting the screen layout Soft key Window Program Left: program, right: structure Left: program, right: status display Left: program, right: graphics Graphic Left: program, right: collision object Collision body HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 80: Status Displays

    Axis can be moved with the handwheel Axes are moving under a basic rotation Axes are moving under a 3-D basic rotation Axes are moving in a tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 81 Further Information: "Programming and executing simple machining operations", page 538 and "Program-controlled interruptions", page 562 Program aborted or terminated Pulsing spindle speed function is active HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 82: Additional Status Displays

    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 TNC. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 83 Circle center CC (pole) Dwell time counter Machining time when the program was completely simulated in the Test run operating mode Current machining time in percent Current time Active programs HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 84 Information on standard cycles (CYC tab) Soft key Meaning No direct Active fixed cycle selection possible Active values of Cycle 32 Tolerance HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 85 Positions and coordinates (POS tab) Soft key Meaning Type of position display, e.g. actual position Tilt angle of the working plane Angle of basic transformations Active kinematics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 86 The TNC displays the TT tab only if the function is active on your machine. Soft key Meaning No direct Active tool selection possible Measured values from tool measurement HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 87 The result of Q1 = COS 89.999 * 0.001 is shown by the control as +1.74532925e-08, whereby e-08 corresponds to the factor of 10 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 88: Window Manager

    In this case, switch to the window manager and correct the problem. If required, refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 89: Overview Of The Task Bar

    HEIDENHAIN symbol between the workspaces by pressing and holding the left mouse button. Click the green HEIDENHAIN symbol to open a menu in which you can get information, make settings or start applications. The following functions are available:...
  • Page 90 The applications available under tools can be started directly by selecting the corresponding file type in the file management of the control Further Information: "Additional tools for management of external file types", page 144 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 91: Portscan

    Select the Diagnostic menu item 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 92: Remote Service

    With an NC software installation a temporary certificate is automatically installed on the control. 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 93 Press the green HEIDENHAIN button to open the JH menu Select the Diagnostic menu item Select the RemoteService menu item Enter the Session key of the machine tool builder HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 94: Selinux Security Software

    Starting the SELinux configuration: The configuration of SELinux is usually password-protected by your machine manufacturer; refer here to the relevant machine manual HEIDENHAIN recommends activating SELinux because it provides additional protection against attacks from outside. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 95: Vnc

    Manual Manually entered client Denied This client is not permitted to connect TeleService/IPC 61xx Client via TeleService connection DHCP Other computer that obtains an IP address from this computer HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 96 This dialog makes it possible to refuse that the focus be given to the requesting client. If this does not occur, the focus changes to the requesting client after the set time limit. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 97: Backup And Restore

    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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 98 Stop the control if required with the STOP NC SOFTWARE soft Extract the archive The control restores the files. Confirm with the OK soft key The control restarts the NC software. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 99: Accessories: Heidenhain 3-D Touch Probes And Electronic Handwheels

    The triggering signal is generated by a wear-resistant and highly reliable optical switch. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 100: Hr Electronic Handwheels

    A wide range of traverses per handwheel revolution is available. Apart from the HR130 and HR150 integral handwheels, HEIDENHAIN also offers the HR 410, HR 520 and HR 550FS portable handwheels. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 101: Fundamentals, File Management

    Fundamentals, file management...

  • Page 102: Fundamentals

    With absolute encoders, an absolute position value is transmitted to the control immediately upon switch-on. In this way the assignment of the actual position to the machine slide position is re-established directly after switch-on. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 103: Reference Systems

    Tool Coordinate System All reference systems build up on each other. They are subject to the kinematic chain of the specific machine tool. The machine coordinate system is the reference system. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 104 Because the machine configuration values cannot be modified by the user, the machine coordinate system is used for determining constant positions, e.g. the tool change point. Machine zero point MZP: Machine Zero Point HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 105 OFFSET values of the preset table. The machine manufacturer configures the OFFSET columns of the preset table in accordance with the machine. Further Information: "Datum management with the preset table", page 491 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 106 BASE TRANSFORM. values in the preset table. The machine manufacturer configures the BASE TRANSFORM. columns of the preset table in accordance with the machine. Further Information: "Datum management with the preset table", page 491 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 107 Other transformations are of course possible in the working plane coordinate system. Further Information: "Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS", page 108 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 108 Transformations in the working plane coordinate system: Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT WPL -CS Cycle 8 MIRRORING Cycle 10 ROTATION Cycle 11 SCALING FACTOR Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING PLANE RELATIVE I-CS I-CS HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 109 3-axis machine tools or with pure 3-axis machining. The BASE TRANSFORM. values of the active preset line are directly affective on the input coordinate system with this assumption. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 110 Orientation of the tool coordinate system can be performed in various reference systems. Further Information: "Tool coordinate system T-CS", page 111 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 111 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 112 + DR PROG → toroid 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 113: Designation Of The Axes On Milling Machines

    The pole is set by entering two Cartesian coordinates in one of the three planes. These coordinates also set the reference axis for the polar angle PA. Coordinates of the pole Reference axis of the angle (plane) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 114: Absolute And Incremental Workpiece Positions

    Absolute and incremental polar coordinates Absolute coordinates always refer to the pole and the angle reference axis. Incremental polar coordinates always refer to the last programmed nominal position of the tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 115: Selecting The Datum

    X=450 Y=750. By using the ZERO POINT DISPL. cycle you can shift the datum temporarily to the position X=450, Y=750 and program the holes to 7) without further calculations. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 116: Opening Programs And Entering

    After each tool call, HEIDENHAIN recommends always traversing to a safe position from which the TNC can position the tool for machining without causing a collision! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 117: Define The Blank: Blk Form

    1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Spindle axis, MIN point coordinates 2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0 MAX point coordinates 3 END PGM NEW MM Program end, name, unit of measure HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 118 If you define a rotationally symmetric blank with incremental coordinates, the dimensions are then independent of the diameter programming. The subprogram can be designated with a number, an alphanumeric name, or a QS parameter. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 119 7 L X+70 8 L Z-100 9 L X+0 10 L Z+1 Contour end 11 LBL 0 End of subprogram 12 END PGM NEW MM Program end, name, unit of measure HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 120: Opening A New Part Program

    The TNC automatically generates the block numbers as well as the BEGIN and END blocks. If you do not wish to define a blank form, cancel the dialog at Working plane in graphic: XY using the DEL key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 121: Programming Tool Movements In Klartext

    Enter 3 (miscellaneous function M3 "Spindle ON"). With the END key, the TNC ends this dialog. The program-block window displays the following line: 3 L X+10 Y+5 R0 F100 M3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 122 The number of teeth must be defined in the tool table in the CUT column. Functions for conversational guidance Ignore the dialog question End the dialog immediately Abort the dialog and erase the block HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 123: Actual Position Capture

    (e.g. for radius compensation), then the TNC also closes the soft-key row for axis selection. The actual-position-capture function is not allowed if the tilted working plane function is active. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 124: Editing A Program

    ENT key. Or: Press the GOTO key, enter the block number step and jump up or down the number of entered lines by pressing the N LINES soft HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 125 Confirm with the OK soft key or the ENT key, or press the CANCEL soft key to abort The file saved with SAVE AS is now also found in the file management under LAST FILES. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 126 If you have started a search in a very long program, the TNC shows a progress display window. You then have the option of canceling the search via soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 127 Insert the saved program section: Press the INSERT BLOCK soft To end the marking function, press the CANCEL SELECTION soft HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 128: The Tnc Search Function

    To replace all text occurrences, press the REPLACE ALL soft key. To skip the text and move to its next occurrence press the FIND soft key Terminate the search function: Press the END soft HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 129: File Management: Basics

    2 GB. Depending on the setting, the TNC generates a backup file (*.bak) after editing and saving of NC programs. This can reduce the memory space available to you. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 130 The maximum permitted path length is 255 characters. All drive characters, directory and the file name, including the extension, must not exceed 255 characters. Further Information: "Paths", page 132 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 131: Displaying Externally Generated Files On The Tnc

    Ask your machine manufacturer for assistance, if necessary. Take the time occasionally to delete any unneeded files so that the TNC always has enough hard-disk space for system files (such as the tool table). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 132 PROG1.H was copied into it. The part 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 133 Customize table view Manage network drives Select the editor Sort files by properties Copy a directory Delete directory with all its subdirectories Refresh directory Rename a directory Create a new directory HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 134 Date that the file was last edited Time Time that the file was last edited To display the dependent files, set the machine parameter dependentFiles (no. 122101) to MANUAL. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 135 Step 1: Select drive Move the highlight to the desired drive in the left window To select a drive, press the SELECT soft key, or Press the ENT key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 136 If you enter the first letter of the file you are looking for in file management, the cursor automatically jumps to the first program with the same letter. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 137 The original file is retained. When you start the copying process with ENT or the OK soft key, the TNC displays a pop-up window with a progress indicator. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 138 To leave the files as they are, press the CANCEL soft key If you want to overwrite a protected file, select the Protected files field or cancel the process. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 139 Press the TAG soft keyTAG Select additional lines, if required Press the SAVE AS soft keySAVE AS Enter a name for the table in which the selected lines are to be saved HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 140 The COPY FIELD soft key allows you to copy the path of a marked file. You can reuse the copied path later, e.g. when calling a program with the PGM CALL key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 141 To confirm the deletion, press the OK soft key; or To cancel deletion, press the CANCEL soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 142 To select the function for renaming press the RENAME soft key Enter the new file name; the file type cannot be changed To rename: Press the OK soft key or the ENT key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 143 To remove the USB device, move the cursor to the USB device in the directory tree Remove the USB device Further Information: "USB devices on the TNC", page 155 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 144 TNCremo, you must have entered the file name extension pdf, xls, zip, bmp gif, jpg and png in the list of the file types for binary transmission (menu item >Extras >Configuration >Mode in TNCremo). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 145 File pull-down menu viewer Select the menu item Close: The TNC returns to the file manager and confirm with the ENT key: The TNC returns to the file manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 146 Press the key for switching the soft keys: The additional tool opens the File pull-down Gnumeric menu Select the Close menu item and confirm with the ENT key: The TNC returns to the file manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 147 Press the key for switching the soft keys: The opens the File pull-down menu Browser Select the Quit menu item and confirm with the ENT key: The TNC returns to the file manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 148 Press the key for switching the soft keys: opens the ARCHIVE pull-down Xarchiver menuARCHIVE Select the Exit menu item and confirm with the ENT key: The TNC returns to the file manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 149 Select the directory in which the video file is saved Move the cursor to the video file Press ENT: The TNC opens the video file in its own application HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 150 Press the key for switching the soft keys: The additional tool opens the File pull-down ristretto menu Select the Exit menu item and confirm with the ENT key: The TNC returns to the file manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 151 Using the additional ITC Gestures tool, the machine manufacturer configures the gesture control on the touch screen. This function may only be used with the permission of your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 152 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 153 Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key. A status window appears on the TNC, informing about the copying progress, or Stop transfer: Press the WINDOW soft key. The TNC displays the standard file manager window again HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 154 Auto column if the connection is established automatically Set up new network connection Remove Delete existing network connection Copy Copy network connection Edit Edit network connection Clear Delete the status window HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 155 The dialog is closed with the soft key VERBERGENand file transfer is continued in the background. The control displays a warning until file transfer is completed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 156 Quit the File Manager In order to re-establish a connection with a USB device that has been removed, press the following soft key: Select the function for reconnection of USB devices HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 157: Programming Aids

    Programming aids...
  • Page 158 SPECIAL CHARACTERS soft key and insert them. Use the BACKSPACE soft key to delete individual characters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 159 Jump to the beginning of a word. Words must be separated by a space Jump to the end of a word. Words must be separated by a space Switch between paste and overwrite mode HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 160 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 161 Displaying the program structure window / Changing the active window Display structure window: For this screen layout press the PROGRAM + STRUCTURE soft key Change the active window: Press the CHANGE WINDOW soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 162 If you are scrolling through the program structure window block by block, the TNC at the same time automatically moves the corresponding NC blocks in the program window. This way you can quickly skip large program sections. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 163 Add value to buffer memory Save the value to buffer memory Recall from buffer memory Delete buffer memory contents Natural logarithm Logarithm Exponential function Check the algebraic sign Form the absolute value HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 164 The calculator remains in effect even after a change in operating modes. Press the END soft key to close the calculator. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 165 Open the cutting data calculator You can also shift the calculator with the arrow keys on your keyboard. If you have connected a mouse you can also position the calculator with this. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 166 TOOL CALL block. If you have to change the feed rate later, you only need to adjust the feed-rate value in the TOOL CALL block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 167 Switch to the pocket calculator Move the cutting data calculator in the direction of the arrow Use inch values in the cutting data calculator Close the cutting data calculator HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 168 RND ocher: tool midpoint path red: rapid traverse Further Information: "FK programming graphics", page 261 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 169 TNC is generating the programming graphics Selecting views Plan view Front view Page view Display or hide tool paths Display or hide tool paths in rapid traverse HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 170 Shift the soft-key row Erase the graphics: Press the CLEAR GRAPHICS soft key Showing grid lines Shift the soft-key row Show grid lines: Press the SHOW GRID LINES soft HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 171 After you release the left mouse button, the TNC zooms in on the defined area To rapidly magnify or reduce any area: Rotate the mouse wheel backwards or forwards HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 172 Press the ERR key. The TNC opens the error window and displays all accumulated error messages. Closing the error window Press the END soft key; or Press the ERR key. The TNC closes the error window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 173 Open the error window Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Press the FILTER soft key The control filters the identical warnings Leave Filter: Press the GO BACK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 174 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 175 Function Keys Go to beginning of keystroke log Go to end of keystroke log Find text Current keystroke log Previous keystroke log Up/down one line Return to main menu HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 176 There you will find further, more detailed information on the error message concerned. Call the help for HEIDENHAIN error messages Call the help for HEIDENHAIN machine-specific error messages, if available HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 177 .chm files. As an option, your machine tool builder can embed machine-specific documentation in the TNCguide. These documents then appear as a separate book in main.chm file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 178 Press the HELP button: The TNC opens the Help system and shows the description of the active function. This does not apply for miscellaneous functions or cycles from your machine manufacturer HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 179 Select the page last shown Page forward if you have used the "Select page last shown" function Move up by one page Move down by one page HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 180 If you activate the Search only in titles function (by mouse or by using the cursor and the space key), the TNC searches only through headings and ignores the body text. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 181 TNCguide context-sensitive help system Downloading current help files You'll find the help files for your TNC software on the HEIDENHAIN homepage: http://content.heidenhain.de/doku/tnc_guide/html/en/ index.html Navigate to the suitable help file as follows: TNC Controls Series, e.g. TNC 300 Desired NC software number, e.g.TNC 320 (77185x-04)
  • Page 182 Danish TNC:\tncguide\fi Finnish TNC:\tncguide\nl Dutch TNC:\tncguide\pl Polish TNC:\tncguide\hu Hungarian TNC:\tncguide\ru Russian TNC:\tncguide\zh Chinese (simplified) TNC:\tncguide\zh-tw Chinese (traditional) TNC:\tncguide\sl Slovenian TNC:\tncguide\no Norwegian TNC:\tncguide\sk Slovak TNC:\tncguide\kr Korean TNC:\tncguide\tr Turkish TNC:\tncguide\ro Romanian HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 183: Tool

    Tools...
  • Page 184 You can adjust the feed rate during the program run with the feed rate potentiometer F . The feed rate potentiometer lowers the programmed feed rate, not the feed rate calculated by the control. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 185 END, or switch via the VC soft key to entry of the cutting speed. Changing during program run You can adjust the spindle speed during program run with the spindle speed potentiometer S. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 186 The entire tool length is essential for the TNC in order to perform numerous functions involving multi-axis machining. Tool radius R You can enter the tool radius R directly. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 187 In the programming dialog, you can transfer the value for tool length and tool radius directly into the input line by pressing the desired axis soft key. Example 4 TOOL DEF 5 L+10 R+5 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 188 You can select either list view or form view for tables via the "Screen layout" key. when you open the tool table you can also change its layout HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 189 (error message) as well as an increase in the shaft speed via the potentiometer. Function inactive: Enter –. range: 0 to +999, if function not active: enter – Input HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 190 Tool life expired Time for exceeding the tool life in minutes Further Information: "Overtime for tool life", page 205 Function is defined by the machine manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 191 Breakage tolerance: radius? Permissible deviation from tool radius R for breakage detection. If the entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status L). Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 192 Cancel the filter: Press the SHOW ALL soft key The machine tool builder adapts the features of the filter function to the requirements of your machine. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 193 You can overwrite the stored values, or enter new values at any position. Additional functions are illustrated in the table below. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 194 Show all touch probes in the tool table Exiting any other tool table Call the file manager and select a file of a different type, such as a part program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 195 If you export a tool table from an iTNC 530 and import it into a TNC 320, you have to adapt its format and content before you can use the tool table. On the TNC 320, you can adapt the tool table conveniently with the IMPORT TABLE function. The TNC converts the contents of the imported tool table to a format valid for the TNC 320 and saves the changes to the selected file.
  • Page 196 When tool tables are imported from an iTNC 530, all existing tools are imported along with their corresponding tool type. Tool types not present areimported as type Undefined. Check the tool table after the import. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 197 TOOL.T remains unchanged. The procedure for copying tool tables using the TNC file manager is described in the file management. Further Information: "Copying a table", page 139 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 198 Select the pocket table: Press the POCKET TABLE soft key Set the EDIT soft key to ON. On your machine this might not be necessary or even possible. Refer to your machine manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 199 Box magazine: Lock the pocket below below? LOCKED_LEFT Lock the pocket at Box magazine: Lock the pocket at left left? LOCKED_RIGHT Lock the pocket at Box magazine: Lock the pocket at right right? HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 200 Edit the current field Sort the view The machine manufacturer defines the features, properties and designations of the various display filters. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 201 Tool length oversize DL: Enter the delta value for the tool length Tool radius oversize DR: Enter the delta value for the tool radius Tool radius oversize DR2: Enter the delta value for tool radius 2 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 202 If you are working with tool tables, use a TOOL DEF block to preselect the next tool. Simply enter the tool number or a corresponding Q parameter, or type the tool name in quotation marks. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 203 Directly before a departure function DEP Directly before and after CHF and RND During execution of macros During execution of a tool change Directly after a TOOL CALL or TOOL DEF During execution of SL cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 204 100. If you want to reset the current age of a tool (e.g. after changing the indexable inserts), enter the value 0 in the CUR_TIME column. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 205 In the Test run operating mode press the GENERATE TOOL USAGE FILE soft key (also possible without simulation) The tool usage file generated is in the same directory as the NC program. It contains the following information: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 206 The TNC saves the tool usage times in a separate file with the extension pgmname.H.T.DEP. This file is not visible unless the machine parameter dependentFiles (no. 122101) is set to MANUAL HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 207 To close the pop-up window, press the ENT key. You can query the tool usage test with the FN18 ID975 NR1 function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 208 Tool length L from TOOL DEF block or tool table : Oversize for length DL in the TOOL CALL block TOOL CALL Oversize for length DL in the tool table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 209 Oversize for radius DR in the tool table Contouring without radius compensation: R0 The tool center moves on the machining plane along the programmed path orto the programmed coordinates. Applications: Drilling and boring, pre-positioning HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 210 Select tool movement to the right of the contour: Press the RR soft key, or Select tool movement without radius compensation or cancel radius compensation: Press the ENT key Terminate the block: Press the END key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 211 Danger of collision! To prevent the tool from damaging the contour, be careful not to program the starting or end position for machining inside corners at a corner of the contour. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 212 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 TNC shows the message: Tool table locked. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 213 T usage sequence: List of the sequence of all tools that are inserted in the program selected in the Program Run mode (only if you have already created a tool usage file) Further Information: "Tool usage test", page 205 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 214 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 215 EDIT ON/OFF soft key to ON HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 216 Undo function available. You cannot delete the tool data of tools still stored in the pocket table. First remove the tool from the magazine. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 217 Piloted counterbore(TSINK),TSINK Boring tool,BOR Back boring tool,BCKBOR 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 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 218 Tools Tool management (option number 93) Icon Tool type Tool type number Roughing cutter (MILL_R),MILL_R Finishing cutter (MILL_F),MILL_F Rough/finish cutter,MILL_RF Floor finisher(MILL_FD),MILL_FD Side finisher (MILL_FS),MILL_FS Face milling cutter,MILL_FACE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 219 Use the arrow keys or mouse to select the file to be imported and confirm with the ENT key: The TNC shows the content of the CSV file in a pop-up window Start import procedure with START soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 220 Sample import file: T,L,R,DL,DR Line 1 with column names 4,125.995,7.995,0,0 Line 2 with tool data 9,25.06,12.01,0,0 Line 3 with tool data 28,196.981,35,0,0 Line 4 with tool data HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 221 Terminate the export process by pressing the END key or soft The TNC always stores the exported CSV file in the TNC:\system\tooltab directory. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 223: Programming Contours

    Programming contours...
  • Page 224 With the TNC's miscellaneous functions you can affect the program run, e.g., a program interruption the machine functions, such as switching spindle rotation and coolant supply on and off the path behavior of the tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 225 In addition, programming with Q parameters enables you to measure with the 3-D touch probe during the program run. Further Information: "Programming Q parameters", page 313 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 226 The NC block contains two coordinates. The TNC thus moves the tool on the programmed plane. Example L X+70 Y+50 The tool retains the Z coordinate and moves on the XY plane to the position X=70, Y=50. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 227 When a circular path has no tangential transition to another contour element, enter the direction of rotation as follows: Clockwise direction of rotation: DR- Counterclockwise direction of rotation: DR+ HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 228 Creating the NC blocks with the path function keys The gray path function keys initiate the dialog. The TNC asks you successively for all the necessary information and inserts the program block into the part program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 229 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M? Enter 3 (miscellaneous function e.g. M3), and terminate the dialog with END. The part program now contains the following line: L X-20 Y+30 R0 FMAX M3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 230 If danger of collision exists, approach the starting point in the spindle axis separately. NC blocks 30 L Z-10 R0 FMAX 31 L X+20 Y+30 RL F350 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 231 Example in the figure on the right: If you set the end point in the dark gray area, the contour will be damaged when the contour is approached/departed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 232 The tool approaches and departs a helix on its extension by moving in a circular arc that connects tangentially to the contour. You program helical approach and departure with the APPR CT and DEP CT functions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 233 TNC moves to the auxiliary point P the feed rate programmed with the APPR block. If no feed rate is programmed before the approach block, the TNC generates an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 234 If you program APPR LN or APPR CT with R0, the control stops the machining/simulation with an error message. This method of function differs from the iTNC 530 control! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 235 8 APPR LN X+10 Y+20 Z-10 LEN15 RR F100 PA with radius comp. RR 9 L X+20 Y+35 End point of the first contour element 10 L ... Next contour element HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 236 8 APPR CT X+10 Y+20 Z-10 CCA180 R+10 RR F100 PA with radius compensation RR, radius R=10 9 L X+20 Y+35 End point of the first contour element 10 L ... Next contour element HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 237 8 APPR LCT X+10 Y+20 Z-10 R10 RR F100 PA with radius compensation RR, radius R=10 9 L X+20 Y+35 End point of the first contour element 10 L ... Next contour element HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 238 Last contour element: PE with radius compensation 24 DEP LN LEN+20 F100 Depart perpendicular to contour by LEN=20 mm 25 L Z+100 FMAX M2 Retract in Z, return to block 1, end program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 239 Last contour element: PE with radius compensation 24 DEP LCT X+10 Y+12 R+8 F100 Coordinates PN, arc radius=8 mm 25 L Z+100 FMAX M2 Retract in Z, return to block 1, end program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 240 Straight line or circular "Path contours – FK free programming path with any connection contour programming ", to the preceding contour page 259 element HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 241 Select the NC block after which you want to insert the straight line block Press the ACTUAL-POSITION-CAPTURE key: The TNC generates a straight line block with the actual position coordinates. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 242 A feed rate programmed in the CHF block is effective only in that CHF block. After the CHF block, the previous feed rate becomes effective again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 243 A feed rate programmed in the RND block is effective only in that RND block. After the RND block, the previous feed rate becomes effective again. You can also use an RND block for a tangential contour approach. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 244 The only effect of CC is to define a position as circle center: The tool does not move to this position. The circle center is also the pole for polar coordinates. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 245 The maximum value for input tolerance is 0.016 mm. Set the input tolerance in the machine parameter circleDeviation (no. 200901). Smallest possible circle that the TNC can traverse: 0.0016 µm. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 246 TNC moves the tool in a spatial arc, which means a circular arc in 3 axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 247 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R+20 DR- (ARC 1) 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R+20 DR+ (ARC 2) 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R-20 DR- (ARC 3) 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R-20 DR+ (ARC 4) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 248 A tangential arc is a two-dimensional operation: the coordinates in the CT block and in the contour element preceding it must be in the same plane of the arc! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 249 14 DEP LT LEN10 F1000 Depart the contour on a straight line with tangential connection 15 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 16 END PGM LINEAR MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 250 16 DEP LCT X-20 Y-20 R5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 17 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 18 END PGM CIRCULAR MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 251 10 DEP LCT X-40 Y+50 R5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 11 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 12 END PGM C-CC MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 252 Combination of a circular and a Polar radius, polar angle of the linear movement arc end point, coordinate of the end point in the tool axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 253 If the angle from the angle reference axis to PR is clockwise: PA<0 Example NC blocks 12 CC X+45 Y+25 13 LP PR+30 PA+0 RR F300 M3 14 LP PA+60 15 LP IPA+60 16 LP PA+180 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 254 Example NC blocks 12 CC X+40 Y+35 13 L X+0 Y+35 RL F250 M3 14 LP PR+25 PA+120 15 CTP PR+30 PA+30 16 L Y+0 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 255 Internal thread Work direction Direction of rotation Radius compensation Right-hand DR– Left-hand DR– Right-hand Z– Left-hand Z– External thread Right-hand DR– Left-hand DR– Right-hand Z– Left-hand Z– HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 256 Example NC blocks: Thread M6 x 1 mm with 5 revolutions 12 CC X+40 Y+25 13 L Z+0 F100 M3 14 LP PR+3 PA+270 RL F50 15 CP IPA-1800 IZ+5 DR- HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 257 15 DEP PLCT PR+60 PA+180 R5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 16 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 17 END PGM LINEARPO MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 258 10 DEP CT CCA180 R+2 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 11 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 12 END PGM HELIX MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 259 FK programming graphics. The upper right figure shows a workpiece drawing for which FK programming is the most convenient programming method. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 260 NC blocks with the gray path function keys to fully define the direction of contour approach. Do not program an FK contour immediately after an LBL command. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 261 Showing block numbers in the graphic window To show a block number in the graphic window: Set the SHOW OMIT BLOCK NR. soft key to SHOW stellen (soft-key row 3) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 262 Enter the pole coordinates using these soft keys The pole for FK programming remains active until you define a new one using FPOL. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 263 To display the soft keys for free contour programming, press the FK key To initiate the dialog, press the FLT soft key Enter all known data in the block by using the soft keys HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 264 To display the soft keys for free contour programming, press the FK key To initiate the dialog, press the FCT soft key Enter all known data in the block by using the soft keys HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 265 530 or on earlier TNCs are not compatible. Example NC blocks 27 FLT X+25 LEN 12.5 AN+35 RL F200 28 FC DR+ R6 LEN 10 AN-45 29 FCT DR- R15 LEN 15 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 266 Rotational direction of the arc Radius of an arc Example NC blocks 10 FC CCX+20 CCY+15 DR+ R15 11 FPOL X+20 Y+15 12 FL AN+40 13 FC DR+ R15 CCPR+35 CCPA+40 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 267 Beginning of CLSD+ contour: End of contour: CLSD– Example NC blocks 12 L X+5 Y+35 RL F500 M3 13 FC DR- R15 CLSD+ CCX+20 CCY+35 17 FC DR- R+15 CLSD- HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 268 X and Y coordinates of an auxiliary point near a circular arc Distance of auxiliary point to circular arc Example NC blocks 13 FC DR- R10 P1X+42.929 P1Y+60.071 14 FLT AN-70 PDX+50 PDY+53 D10 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 269 Polar coordinates relative to block N Example NC blocks 12 FPOL X+10 Y+10 13 FL PR+20 PA+20 14 FL AN+45 15 FCT IX+20 DR- R20 CCA+90 RX 13 16 FL IPR+35 PA+0 RPR 13 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 270 Example NC blocks 12 FL X+10 Y+10 RL 13 FL ... 14 FL X+18 Y+35 15 FL ... 16 FL ... 17 FC DR- R10 CCA+0 ICCX+20 ICCY-15 RCCX12 RCCY14 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 271 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 16 L X-30 Y+0 R0 FMAX 17 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 18 END PGM FK1 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 272 19 DEP LCT X+30 Y+30 R5 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 20 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 21 END PGM FK2 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 273 27 FSELECT 1 28 FCT Y+0 DR- R40 CCX+0 CCY+0 29 FSELECT 4 30 DEP CT CCA90 R+5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 274 Programming contours Path contours – FK free contour programming 31 L X-70 R0 FMAX 32 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 33 END PGM FK3 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 275: Data Transfer From Cad Files

    Data transfer from CAD files...
  • Page 276 CAD data formats directly on the TNC. The TNC displays the following file formats: File Type Format Step .STP and .STEP AP 203 AP 214 IGES .IGS and .IGES Version 5.3 .DXF 2000 2002 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 277 TNC will use when generating the contour program. Default setting: 4 decimal places with mm and 5 decimal places with inch Switch between various views of the model e.g. Top HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 278 DXF file from a CAD or drawing program, make sure that you save the file in ASCII format. The TNC supports the following types of file formats: Further Information: "Fig. X", page HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 279 DXF converter and shows the contents of the file on the screen. In the List View window, the TNC shows the layers (planes) and it shows the drawing in the Graphics window HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 280 TNC will use when generating the contour program. Default setting: 4 decimal places with mm and 5 decimal places with inch Switch between various views of the model e.g.Top HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 281 In addition, you must remove the comments that the DXF converter inserts into the contour program. The TNC displays the active basic settings in the footer of the screen. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 282 Alternatively, use the space key Show a layer: Select the layer with the left mouse button, and click on its check box to show it. Alternatively, use the space key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 283 Click the star you want to select as reference point. The TNC sets the reference-point symbol to the selected location. If the selected element is too small, then use the zoom function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 284 Delete a datum by clicking on the icon. Element Information In the Element Information window, the TNC shows how far the datum you haven chosen is located from the drawing datum. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 285 Layer: Indicates the layer you are currently on Type: Indicates the current element type, e.g. line Coordinates: Shows the starting point and end point of an element, and circle center and radius where appropriate HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 286 Confirm the entry: The TNC saves the contour program to the selected directory If you want to select more contours, press the Cancel Selected Elements soft key and select the next contour as described above HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 287 If the contour element to be extended or shortened is a circular arc, then the TNC extends/shortens the contour element along the same arc. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 288 The point tables (.PNT) of the TNC 640 and iTNC 530 are not compatible. Transferring and processing on the other control type in each case may lead to problems and unforeseen performance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 289 Confirm the entry: The TNC saves the contour program to the selected directory If you want to select more machining positions, press the Cancel Selected Elements icon and select as described above HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 290 Confirm the entry: The TNC saves the contour program to the selected directory If you want to select more machining positions, press the Cancel Selected Elements icon and select as described above HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 291 Confirm the entry: The TNC saves the contour program to the selected directory If you want to select more machining positions, press the Cancel Selected Elements icon and select as described above HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 292 Display the next larger diameter found Display the largest diameter found (default setting) You can have the tool paths displayed by clicking the SHOW TOOL PATH icon. Further Information: "Basic settings", page 280 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 293 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 295: Subprograms And Program Section Repeats

    Subprograms and program section repeats...
  • Page 296 Do not use a label number or label name more than once! Label 0 (LBL 0) is used exclusively to mark the end of a subprogram and can therefore be used as often as desired. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 297 Write subprograms after the block with M2 or M30 If subprograms are located before the block with M2 or M30 in the part program, they will be executed at least once even if they are not called HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 298 Ignore repeats REP by pressing the NO ENT key. Repeat REP is used only for program section repeats CALL LBL 0 is not permitted (Label 0 is only used to mark the end of a subprogram). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 299 The total number of times the program section is executed is always one more than the programmed number of repeats, because the first repeat starts after the first machining process. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 300 If you want to use a LABEL name, press the LBL NAME soft key to switch to text entry Enter the number of repeats REP and confirm with the ENT key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 301 Select a datum table with SEL TABLE Select a point table with SEL PATTERN Select a contour program with SEL CONTOUR Select a program with SEL PGM Select last selected file with CALL SELECTED PGM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 302 The called part program must not contain a CALL PGM call into the calling part program, otherwise an infinite loop will result HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 303 Enter the path name with the keyboard Press the SELECT FILE soft key: The TNC displays a selection window in which you can select the program to be called; confirm with theENT key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 304 To select the functions for program call, press the PGM CALL key Press the CALL SELECTED PROGRAM soft key: The TNC calls the last program selected with CALL SELECTED PGM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 305 Maximum nesting depth for subprograms: 19 Maximum nesting depth for main program calls: 19, where a CYCL CALL acts like a main program call You can nest program section repeats as often as desired HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 306 45. End of subprogram 1 and return jump to the main program UPGMS. 5 Main program UPGMS is executed from block 18 up to block 35. Return jump to block 1 and end of program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 307 (including the program section repeat between 20 and block 27). 5 Main program REPS is executed from block 36 to block 50. Return jump to block 1 and end of program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 308 This means that subprogram 2 is repeated twice. 4 Main program UPGREP is executed from block 13 up to block 19. Return jump to block 1 and end of program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 309 Return jump to LBL 1; section is repeated a total of 4 times 20 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 21 END PGM PGMWDH MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 310 Move to 3rd hole, call cycle 17 L IX-20 R0 FMAX M99 Move to 4th hole, call cycle 18 LBL 0 End of subprogram 1 19 END PGM UP1 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 311 New plunging depth for drilling 11 CALL LBL 1 Call subprogram 1 for the entire hole pattern 12 L Z+250 R0 FMAX 13 TOOL CALL 3 Z S500 Reamer tool call HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 312 Move to 3rd hole, call cycle 29 L IX-20 R0 FMAX M99 Move to 4th hole, call cycle 30 LBL 0 End of subprogram 2 31 END PGM SP2 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 313: Programming Q Parameters

    Programming Q parameters...
  • Page 314 Parameters that are nonvolatile on all NC programs in the TNC memory, i.e. they remain in effect even after a power interruption 0 – 499 Parameters for users HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 315 HEIDENHAIN but cannot be ensured. Machine manufacturer or third-party functions may still cause overlaps with the user's NC program. Please refer to the machine manual and third-party documentation for this. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 316 You can reset Q parameters to the status UNDEFINED. If a position is programmed with a Q parameter that is undefined, the control ignores this movement. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 317 If you have a USB keyboard connected, you can press the Q key to open the dialog for entering a formula. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 318 Example: Cylinder with Q parameters Cylinder radius: R = Q1 Cylinder height: H = Q2 Cylinder Z1: Q1 = +30 Q2 = +10 Cylinder Z2: Q1 = +10 Q2 = +50 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 319 To the right of the "=" character you can enter the following: Two numbers Two Q parameters A number and a Q parameter The Q parameters and numerical values in the equations can be entered with positive or negative signs. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 320 To select the MULTIPLICATION Q parameter function, press the FN3 X * Y soft key PARAMETER NUMBER FOR RESULT? Enter 12 (the number of the Q parameter) and confirm with the ENT key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 321 The FN 0 function also supports transfer of the value Undefined. If you wish to transfer the undefined Q parameter without FN 0, the control shows the error message Invalid value. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 322 Calculate the angle from the arc tangent of the opposite and adjacent sides or from the sine and cosine of the angle (0 < angle < 360°) and assign it to a parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 323 (Y if spindle axis is Z) in parameter Q21, and the circle radius in parameter Q22. Note that FN 23 and FN 24 automatically overwrite the resulting parameter and the two following parameters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 324 Example: FN 9: IF+10 EQU+10 GOTO LBL1 Abbreviations used: Equal to Not equal to Greater than Less than GOTO Go to UNDEFINED Undefined DEFINED Defined HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 325 FN 12: IF LESS, JUMP e. g. FN 12: IF+Q5 LT+0 GOTO LBL "ANYNAME" If the first value or parameter is smaller than the second value or parameter, jump to specified label HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 326 If you want to check or edit local, global or string parameters, press the SHOW PARAMETERS Q QL QR QS soft key. The TNC then displays the specific parameter type. The functions previously described also apply. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 327 The result of Q1 = COS 89.999 * 0.001 is shown by the control as +1.74532925e-08, whereby e-08 corresponds to the factor of 10 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 328 Transfer up to eight values to the FN 37: EXPORTExport local Q parameters or QS parameters into a calling program FN 38: SEND Send information from the NC program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 329 1014 Touch point inaccessible 1015 Too many points 1016 Contradictory input 1017 CYCL incomplete 1018 Plane wrongly defined 1019 Wrong axis programmed 1020 Wrong rpm 1021 Radius comp. undefined HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 330 Pocket too large: scrap axis 2 1054 Stud too small: scrap axis 1 1055 Stud too small: scrap axis 2 1056 Stud too large: rework axis 1 1057 Stud too large: rework axis 2 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 331 1089 Slot position 0 not allowed 1090 Enter an infeed not equal to 0 1091 Switchover of Q399 not allowed 1092 Tool not defined 1093 Tool number not permitted HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 332 Plunging type is not possible 1105 Plunge angle incorrectly defined 1106 Angular length is undefined 1107 Slot width is too large 1108 Scaling factors not equal 1109 Tool data inconsistent HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 333 Format for text variable QS Format for integer Separation character between output format and parameter End of block character Line break Q parameter value, right-aligned Q parameter value, left-aligned HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 334 Outputs text only for Polish conversational language L_HUNGARIA Outputs text only for Hungarian conversational language L_CHINESE Outputs text only for Chinese conversational language L_CHINESE_TRAD Outputs text only for Chinese (traditional) conversational language HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 335 "MEASURING LOG OF IMPELLER CENTER OF GRAVITY"; "DATUM: %02d.%02d.%04d",DAY,MONTH,YEAR4; "TIME: %02d:%02d:%02d",HOUR,MIN,SEC; "NO. OF MEASURED VALUES: = 1"; "X1 = %9.3F", Q31; "Y1 = %9.3F", Q32; "Z1 = %9.3F", Q33; HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 336 In machine parameters fn16DefaultPath (no. 102202) and fn16DefaultPathSim (no. 102203) you can define a default path for outputting log files. If you use FN16 the file must not be UTF8-encoded. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 337 If you output the same file more than once in the program, the TNC appends all texts to the end of the texts already output within the target file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 338 Index of prepared tool Index of active tool Channel data, 25 Channel number Cycle parameter, 30 Set-up clearance of active fixed cycle Drilling depth or milling depth in active fixed cycle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 339 TT: Wear tolerance for length, LTOL Tool no. TT: Wear tolerance for radius, RTOL Tool no. TT: Rotational direction DIRECT (0=positive/– 1=negative) Tool no. TT: Offset in plane R-OFFS HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 340 Spindle speed S Oversize for tool length DL Tool radius oversize DR Automatic TOOL CALL 0 = Yes, 1 = No Tool radius oversize DR2 Tool index Active feed rate HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 341 +128: V axis mirrored +256: W axis mirrored Combinations = Sum of individual axes Active scaling factor in X axis Active scaling factor in Y axis Active scaling factor in Z axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 342 Y axis Z axis A axis B axis C axis U axis V axis W axis Current position in the active X axis coordinate system, 270 Y axis Z axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 343 Measuring feed rate for stationary spindle Measuring feed rate for rotating spindle Maximum measuring range Safety clearance for linear measurement Safety clearance for radial measurement Spindle speed Probing direction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 344 Oversize for tool length DL Tool radius oversize DR Tool radius oversize DR2 Tool locked TL 0 = not locked, 1 = locked Number of the replacement tool RT HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 345 Execution status, 992 Mid-program startup active 1 = Yes, 0 = No Search phase Number of the last FN14 error Real execution active 1 = execution , 0 = simulation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 346 0 = Not permitted, 1 = Permitted Example: Assign the value of the active scaling factor for the Z axis to Q25. 55 FN 18: SYSREAD Q25 = ID210 NR4 IDX3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 347 NC block only when the NC program has actually reached that block. Example: Pause internal look-ahead calculation, read current position in the X axis 32 FN 20: WAIT FOR SYNC 33 FN 18: SYSREAD Q1 = ID270 NR1 IDX1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 348 For more detailed information, consult the Remo Tools SDK manual. Example Document values from Q1 and Q23 in the log. FN 38: SEND /"Q PARAMETER Q1: %F Q23: %F" / +Q1 / +Q23 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 349 Result set Synonym: This term defines a name used for a table instead of its path and file name. Synonyms are specified by the machine manufacturer in the configuration data HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 350 You must conclude a transaction, even if it consists solely of read accesses. This is to ensure that modifications/enhancements are not lost, locks not canceled or the result set enabled. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 351 Columns that are not bound to Q parameters are not included in the read-/write-processes. If a new table row is generated with SQL INSERT..., the columns not linked to Q parameters are filled with default values. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 352 Select an SQL command using a soft key or press the SQL EXECUTE soft key and program the SQL command If a table is read from or written to with SQL commands, metric units are always output. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 353 Save data from the Q parameters in an existing table row in the result set SQL INSERT Save data from the Q parameters in a new table row in the result set HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 354 The synonym is entered directly – path and file name are entered in single speech marks Column description: description of the table column set in the configuration data HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 355 SQL command; names of the table \TAB_EXAMPLE' WHERE columns to be transferred – separate several MEAS_NO<20" columns with a comma. Q parameters must be bound to all columns entered here. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 356 Not equal to != <> Less than < Less than or equal to <= Greater than > Greater than or equal to >= Linking multiple conditions: Logical AND Logical OR HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 357 (n=0) is read. Either enter the row number directly or program the Q parameter containing the index Row number is programmed directly . . . 30 SQL FETCH Q1HANDLE Q5 INDEX5 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 358 . . . handle for identifying the result set 20SQL Q5 "SELECT Further Information: "SQL SELECT", page 355 MEAS_NO,MEAS_X,MEAS_Y, MEAS_Z FROM TAB_EXAMPLE" . . . 40 SQL INSERTQ1 HANDLE Q5 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 359 50 SQL ROLLBACKQ1 HANDLE Q5 Database: Index for SQL result: Row that is to remain in the result set. Either enter the row number directly or program the Q parameter containing the index HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 360 = ASIN 0.75 Arc cosine Inverse function of the cosine; determine the angle from the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse e. g.Q11 = ACOS Q40 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 361 When return value Q12 = 1, then Q50 >= 0 When return value Q12 = -1, then Q50 < 0 Calculate modulo value (division remainder) e. g.Q12 = 400 % 360 Result: Q12 = 40 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 362 2 Calculation step 3 to the third power = 27 3 Calculation 100 – 27 = 73 Distributive law Law of distribution with parentheses calculation a * (b + c) = a * b + a * c HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 363 Shift the soft-key row and open the parentheses Enter 12 (Q parameter number) Select division Enter 13 (Q parameter number) Close parentheses and conclude formula entry Example NC block 37 Q25 = ATAN (Q12/Q13) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 364 When you use the STRING FORMULA function, the result of the arithmetic operation is always a string. When you use the FORMULA function, the result of the arithmetic operation is always a numeric value. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 365 Example: QS10 is to include the complete text of QS12, QS13 and QS14 37 QS10 = QS12 || QS13 || QS14 Parameter contents: QS12: Workpiece QS13: Status: QS14: Scrap QS10: Workpiece Status: Scrap HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 366 END key Example: Convert parameter Q50 to string parameter QS11, use 3 decimal places 37 QS11 = TOCHAR ( DAT+Q50 DECIMALS3 ) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 367 Example: A four-character substring (LEN4) is read from the string parameter QS10 beginning with the third character (BEG2) 37 QS13 = SUBSTR ( SRC_QS10 BEG2 LEN4 ) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 368 Path of the selected pallet table NC software version, 10630 Version identifier of the NC software version Tool data, 10950 Tool name DOC entry of the tool AFC control setting Tool-carrier kinematics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 369 Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key and confirm your entry with the END key Example: Convert string parameter QS11 to a numerical parameter Q82 37 Q82 = TONUMB ( SRC_QS11 ) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 370 TNC returns the first place at which it finds the substring. Example: Search through QS10 for the text saved in parameter QS13. Begin the search at the third place. 37 Q50 = INSTR ( SRC_QS10 SEA_QS13 BEG2 ) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 371 END key Example: Find the length of QS15 37 Q52 = STRLEN ( SRC_QS15 ) If the selected string parameter is not defined the control returns the result -1. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 372 QS parameter alphabetically +1: The first QS parameter follows the second QS parameter alphabetically Example: QS12 and QS14 are compared for alphabetic priority 37 Q52 = STRCOMP ( SRC_QS12 SEA_QS14 ) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 373 KEY_QS: Group name (key) of the machine parameter TAG_QS: Object name (entity) of the machine parameter ATR_QS: Name (attribute) of the machine parameter IDX: Index of the machine parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 374 Assign string parameter for key 15 QS12 = "CFGDISPLAYDATA" Assign string parameter for entity 16 QS13 = "AXISDISPLAY" Assign string parameter for parameter name 17 QS1 = Read out machine parameter CFGREAD( KEY_QS11 TAG_QS12 ATR_QS13 IDX3 ) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 375 Assign string parameter for key 15 QS12 = "CFGGEOCYCLE" Assign string parameter for entity 16 QS13 = "POCKETOVERLAP" Assign string parameter for parameter name 17 Q50 = CFGREAD( KEY_QS11 TAG_QS12 ATR_QS13 ) Read out machine parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 376 X axis Q109 = 0 Y axis Q109 = 1 Z axis Q109 = 2 U axis Q109 = 6 V axis Q109 = 7 W axis Q109 = 8 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 377 Q113 = 1 Tool length: Q114 The current value for the tool length is assigned to Q114. The TNC remembers the current tool length even if the power is interrupted. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 378 Tool radius Q116 Tilting the working plane with mathematical angles: rotary axis coordinates calculated by the TNC Coordinates Parameter value A axis Q120 B axis Q121 C axis Q122 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 379 Parameter value Rotation about the A axis Q170 Rotation about the B axis Q171 Rotation about the C axis Q172 Workpiece status Parameter value Good Q180 Rework Q181 Scrap Q182 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 380 Status of tool measurement with TT Parameter value Tool within tolerance Q199 = 0.0 Tool is worn (LTOL/RTOL is exceeded) Q199 = 1.0 Tool is broken (LBREAK/RBREAK is Q199 = 2.0 exceeded) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 381 Account for rotational position in the plane 24 CYCL DEF 10.1 ROT+Q8 25 Q35 = (Q6 -Q5) / Q7 Calculate angle increment 26 Q36 = Q5 Copy starting angle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 382 43 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0 44 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0 45 L Z+Q12 R0 FMAX Move to set-up clearance 46 LBL 0 End of subprogram 47 END PGM ELLIPSE MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 383 Call machining operation 18 FN 0: Q10 = +0 Reset allowance 19 CALL LBL 10 Call machining operation 20 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 384 Reset the datum shift 50 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0 51 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0 52 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z+0 53 LBL 0 End of subprogram 54 END PGM CYLIN HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 385 Account for allowance in the sphere radius 28 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT Shift datum to center of sphere 29 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+Q1 30 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+Q2 31 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z-Q16 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 386 Reset the datum shift 55 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0 56 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0 57 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z+0 58 LBL 0 End of subprogram 59 END PGM SPHERE MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 387: Miscellaneous Functions

    Miscellaneous functions...
  • Page 388 In this case, the dialog is continued for the parameter input. In the Manual operation and Electronic handwheel operating modes, the M functions are entered with the M soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 389 M (miscellaneous) function in a STOP block: To program an interruption of program run, press the STOP key Enter a miscellaneous function M Example NC blocks 87 STOP M6 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 390 ■ Tool change Spindle STOP Program STOP ■ Coolant ON ■ Coolant OFF ■ Spindle ON clockwise Coolant ON ■ Spindle ON counterclockwise Coolant ON ■ Same as M2 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 391 The coordinate values on the TNC screen are referenced to the machine datum. Switch the display of coordinates in the status display to REF . Further Information: "Status displays", page 80 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 392 Further Information: "Show the workpiece blank in the working space ", page 554 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 393 The function M130 is allowed only if the tilted working plane function is active. Effect M130 functions blockwise in straight-line blocks without tool radius compensation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 394 15 L IX+100 ... Move to contour point 15 16 L IY+0.5 ... R... F... M97 Machine small contour step 15 to 16 17 L X... Y... Move to contour point 17 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 395 Example NC blocks Move to the contour points 10, 11 and 12 in succession: 10 L X... Y... RL F 11 L X... IY... M98 12 L IX+ ... HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 396 Actual contouring feed rate (mm/min): 17 L X+20 Y+20 RL F500 M103 F20 18 L Y+50 19 L IZ-2.5 20 L IY+5 IZ-5 21 L IX+50 22 L Z+5 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 397 If you change the spindle speed by using the spindle override, the TNC changes the feed rate accordingly. Effect M136 becomes effective at the start of block. You can cancel M136 by programming M137 . HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 398 The initial state is restored after finishing or canceling a machining cycle. Effect M109 and M110 become effective at the start of block. To cancel M109 or M110, enter M111. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 399 M120 is programmed without LA, or another program is called with PGM CALL the working plane is tilted with Cycle 19 or the PLANE function M120 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 400 Before using the functions listed below, you have to cancel M120 and the radius compensation: Cycle 32 Tolerance Cycle 19 Working plane PLANE function M114 M128 TCPM FUNCTION HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 401 ASCII keyboard. Effect Cancel handwheel positioning by programming M118 once again without coordinate input. M118 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 402 M118 function. For this purpose, you must at least define the spindle axis with the permitted traverse range (e.g. M118 Z5) in the M118 function and select the VT axis on the handwheel. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 403 Effect M140 is effective only in the NC block in which M140 is programmed. M140 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 404 M118 function and then run M140, the TNC ignores the superimposed values with the retraction movement. This may cause undesired motion or collisions on machines with rotary axes in the head. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 405 M141 functions only for movements with straight- line blocks. Effect M141 is effective only in the block in which it is programmed. M141 becomes effective at the start of block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 406 M143 becomes effective at the start of the block. M143 deletes the entries in columns SPA, SPB and SPC in the preset table; re-activating the corresponding preset lines does not activate the deleted basic rotation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 407 Effect M148 remains in effect until deactivated with M149. M148 becomes effective at the start of the block, M149 at the end of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 408 Effect The Function M197 is effective blockwise and is only effective on outside corners. Example NC blocks L X... Y... RL M197 DL0.876 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 409: Special Functions

    Special functions...
  • Page 410 You can rapidly navigate with the cursor or mouse and select functions in the tree diagram. The TNC displays online help for the specific functions in the window on the right. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 411 Define a complex contour See Cycle- formula Programming User's Manual Define regular machining pattern See Cycle- Programming User's Manual Select the point file with See Cycle- machining positions Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 412 U, V, W Define coordinate page 424 transformations Define string functions page 364 Define pulsing spindle speed page 437 Define dwell time page 439 Add comments page 159 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 413 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 414 If the tool carrier template does not contain any transformation vectors, names, test points and measurement points, the additional ToolHolderWizard tool does not execute any function when the corresponding icons are activated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 415 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 416 Select the desired tool carrier using the preview screen 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 417 You must deactivate the parallel-axis functions before switching the machine kinematics. You can deactivate the programming of parallel axes with the machine parameter noParaxMode (no. 105413). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 418 Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Select FUNCTION PARAX Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP MOVE Define the parallel axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 419 Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP OFF. If you want to switch off the parallel-axis functions only for individual parallel axes, then the respective axis must be specifically indicated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 420 REF system. If you have set the position display to "actual value", this movement will not be shown. If necessary, switch the position display to "REF value". HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 421 Proceed as follows for the definition: Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Select FUNCTION PARAX Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE OFF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 422 10 FUNCTION PARAXMODE OFF Restore standard axis configuration 11 L Z+0 W+0 R0 FMAX M91 Reset the principle axis and minor axis 12 L M30 13 END PGM PAR MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 423 Move file: Enter the name and path MOVE of the file to be moved, as well as the target path FILE Delete file: Enter the path and name DELETE of the file to be deleted HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 424 Incremental values always refer to the datum which was last valid (this may be a datum which has already been shifted). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 425 NC program with SEL TABLE, or the datum table with status M selected in the Program run, single block or Program run, full sequence operating mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 426 Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various conversational functions Select transformations Select datum shift TRANS DATUM Press the RESET DATUM SHIFT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 427 Move cursor one word to the right Move cursor one word to the left Go to next screen page Go to previous screen page Cursor at beginning of file Cursor at end of file HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 428 Soft key Function Delete and temporarily store a line Delete and temporarily store a word Delete and temporarily store a character Insert a line or word from temporary storage HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 429 Press the READ FILE soft key. The TNC displays the dialog prompt File name = Enter the path and name of the file you want to insert HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 430 Find text : Enter the text that you wish to find To find text: press the FIND soft key. Exit the search function: Press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 431 TNC:\system \proto directory. Then your template will also be available in the list box for table templates when you create a new table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 432 Navigation using the TNC keyboard: Press the navigation keys to go to the entry fields. Use the arrow keys to navigate within an entry field. To open pop-down menus, press the GOTO key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 433 This moves the cursor to the left window, and you can select the desired line with the arrow keys. Press the green navigation key to switch back to the input window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 434 The table to be opened must have the extension .TAB. Example: Open the table TAB1.TAB, which is saved in the directory TNC:\DIR1. 56 FN 26: TABOPEN TNC:\DIR1\TAB1.TAB HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 435 Q parameters Q5, Q6 and Q7 . 53 Q5 = 3.75 54 Q6 = -5 55 Q7 = 7.5 56 FN 27: TABWRITE 5/"RADIUS,DEPTH,D" = Q5 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 436 Customize table view This function may only be used with the permission of your machine manufacturer. Soft key Function Adapt format of tables present after changing the control software version HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 437 S-PULSE FUNCTION falls below the maximum speed once more. Symbols In the status bar the symbol indicates the condition of the pulsing shaft speed: Icon Function Pulsing spindle speed active HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 438 18 FUNCTION S-PULSE RESET Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Press the FUNCTION SPINDLE soft key Press the RESET SPINDLE-PULSE soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 439 Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Press the FUNCTION FEED soft key Press the FEED DWELL soft key Define the interval duration for dwelling D-TIME Define the interval duration for cutting F-TIME HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 440 Press the RESET FEED DWELL soft key You can also reset the dwell time by entering D-TIME The TNC automatically resets the FUNCTION FEED DWELL function at the end of a program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 441 23 FUNCTION DWELL REV5.8 FUNCTION DWELL soft key Press the DWELL TIME soft key Define the duration in seconds Alternatively, press the DWELL REVOLUTIONS soft Define the number of spindle revolutions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 443: Multiple Axismachining

    Multiple axis- machining...
  • Page 444 Define machining in the tilted working plane M116 Feed rate of rotary axes M126 Shortest-path traverse of rotary axes Reduce display value of rotary axes M138 Selection of tilted axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 445 When calculating the axis angle in the selected axis, the control sets the value The TNC only supports tilting the working plane with spindle axis Z. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 446 The control turns the soft key blue and shows an animated portrayal of the selected PLANE function. Soft key Function Switch on animation Animation mode activated HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 447 In the Distance-To-Go mode (ACTDST and REFDST) the TNC shows during tilting (MOVE or TURN mode) in the rotary axis the distance to go (or calculated distance) to the final position of the rotary axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 448 (angles = 0 and function is inactive). It does not need to be defined more than once. Deactivate tilting in the Manual operation operating mode in the 3D ROT menu. Further Information: "Activating manual tilting:", page 533 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 449 Spatial angle C?: Rotation angle SPC around the machine-referenced axis X. Entry range from -359.9999° to +359.9999° Continue with the positioning properties Further Information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 450 Otherwise there will be deformations on the workpiece. Parameter description for the positioning behavior. Further Information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 451 "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 NC block 5 PLANE PROJECTED PROPR+24 PROMIN+24 ROT+30 ..Abbreviations used: PROJECTED Projected PROPR Principle plane PROMIN Minor plane Rotation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 452 The 0° axis is the X axis Continue with the positioning properties Further Information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 NC block 5 PLANE EULER EULPR45 EULNU20 EULROT22 ..HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 453 X axis shifted by the precession angle EULROT Rotation angle: angle describing the rotation of the tilted machining plane around the tilted Z axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 454 Depending on the setting of the machine tool builder, the control either outputs an error message if the vectors are not perpendicular, or it automatically compensates the vectors. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 455 5 PLANE VECTOR BX0.8 BY-0.4 BZ-0.42 NX0.2 NY0.2 NZ0.92 .. Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning VECTOR Vector BX, BY, BZ Basis vector: X, components NX, NY, NZ Normal vector: X, components HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 456 TNC. Parameter description for the positioning behavior. Further Information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 457 PLANE function", page 461 NC block 5 PLANE POINTS P1X+0 P1Y+0 P1Z+20 P2X+30 P2Y+31 P2Z+20 P3X +0 P3Y+41 P3Z+32.5 ..Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning POINTS Points HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 458 Continue with the positioning properties Further Information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning RELATIV Relative to NC block 5 PLANE RELATIV SPB-45 ..HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 459 SEQ, TABLE ROT and COORD ROT have no function in conjunction with PLANE AXIAL. Parameter description for the positioning behavior. Further Information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 460 Continue with the positioning properties Further Information: "Specifying the positioning 5 PLANE AXIAL B-45 ..behavior of the PLANE function", page 461 Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning AXIAL In the axial direction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 461 (feed rate from the TOOL CALLT block). If you use PLANE together with STAY, you have to position the rotary axes in a separate block after the PLANE function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 462 TNC approaches before tilting. MB MAX positions the tool just before the software limit switch. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 463 13 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+0 SPB+45 SPC+0 STAY Define and activate the PLANE function 14 L A+Q120 C+Q122 F2000 Position the rotary axis with the values calculated by the Define machining in the tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 464 3 If only one solution is within the traverse range, the TNC selects this solution 4 If neither solution is within the traverse range, the TNC displays the Entered angle not permitted error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 465 If no free rotary axis is created in a tilting situation, the COORD ROT and TABLE ROT transformation types have no effect With the PLANE AXIAL function the COORD ROT and TABLE ROT transformation types have no effect HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 466 If no transformation type was specified, the control uses COORD ROT transformation for the PLANE functions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 467 B axis before tilting the working plane is maintained Because the workpiece was not positioned, the control aligns the working plane coordinate system according to the programmed spatial angle SPB+20 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 468 TOOL CALL 5 Z S4500 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+0 SPB-90 SPC+0 STAY The swivel angle must be precisely adapted to the tool angle, otherwise the TNC outputs an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 469 M116 is effective in the working plane. Reset M116 with M117 . At the end of the program, M116 is also ineffective. M116 becomes effective at the start of block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 470 10° +20° 10° 340° –30° Effect M126 becomes effective at the start of block. To cancel M126, enter M127 . At the end of program, M126 is automatically canceled. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 471 C axis to the programmed value: L C+180 FMAX M94 Effect M94 is effective only in the NC block in which it is programmed. M94 becomes effective at the start of block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 472 You can reset M138 by reprogramming it without entering any axes. Example NC blocks Perform the above-mentioned functions only in the tilting axis C: L Z+100 R0 FMAX M138 C HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 473: Manual Operation And Setup

    Manual Operation and Setup...
  • Page 474 In such a case, the TNC is ready for operation immediately after the machine control voltage is switched on. The TNC is now ready for operation in the Manual operation mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 475 If one of the two functions that were active before is active now, the NC START key has no function. The TNC outputs a corresponding error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 476 Inappropriate switch-off of the TNC can lead to data loss! The control restarts after pressing the RESTART soft key. Switch-off during a restart can also result in data loss! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 477 "Spindle speed S, feed rate F and miscellaneous function M", page 489 If a moving task is active on the machine, the control displays the control in operation symbol. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 478 If you are in the increment menu, you can switch off incremental jog positioning with the SWITCH OFF soft key. The maximum permissible value for infeed is 10 mm. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 479 As soon as you have activated the handwheel with the handwheel activation key, the operating panel is locked. This is indicated by a pop-up window on the TNC screen. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 480 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, not available with the HR 550FS wireless handwheel HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 481 13 STEP ON or OFF: Incremental jog active or inactive. If a function is active, the TNC additionally displays the active jog increment. 14 Soft-key row: Selection of various functions, described in the following sections HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 482 (e.g. by color stickers or numbers). The markings on the wireless handwheel and the handwheel holder must be clearly visible to the user! Before every use, make sure that the correct handwheel for your machine is active. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 483 This can also happen during machining. Keep the distance to the handwheel holder to a minimum. If you do not use the handwheel, put it in the handwheel holder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 484 (only when incremental jog is not active). Selectable sensitivity levels: 0.001/0.002/0.005/0.01/0.02/0.05/0.1/0.2/0.5/1 [mm/revolution or degrees/revolution] Selectable sensitivity levels: 0.00005/0.001/0.002/0.004/0.01/0.02/0.03 [in mm/revolution or degrees/revolution] HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 485 Press the CTRL and handwheel keys on the HR 5xx; the TNC shows the soft-key menu for selecting the potentiometers on the handwheel display Press the KBD soft key to activate the potentiometers of the machine operating panel HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 486 0 the TNC increases the counting increment by a factor of 10. By also pressing the CTRL key, you can increase the counting increment to 1000 Activate the new speed S with the NC START key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 487 Press the F4 (OPM) handwheel soft key Select the desired operating mode by handwheel soft key MAN: Manual operation MDI: Positioning with manl.data input SGL: Program run, single block RUN: Program run, full sequence HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 488 Further Information: "Returning to the contour", page 573 On/off switch for the Tilt working plane function (handwheel soft keys MOP and then 3D) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 489 When 3D ROT is active the machining feed rate is shown if several axes are moved If 3D ROT is not active, the feed drive display remains empty if several axes are moved HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 490 To activate the feed rate limit F MAX, proceed as follows: Operating mode: Press the POSITIONING WITH MANL.DATA INPUT key Press the F MAX soft key Enter the desired maximum feed rate Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 491 For safety reasons, new lines can be inserted only at the end of the preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 492 If the datum set manually is active, the TNC displays the text PR MAN(0) in the status display HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 493 (the row number is the preset number) If needed, select the column (axis) in the preset table that you want to change Use the soft keys to select one of the available entry possibilities HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 494 If inch display is active: Enter the value in inches, and the TNC will internally convert the entered values to mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 495 (2nd soft-key row) Insert a single line at the end of the table (2nd soft-key row) Delete a single line at the end of the table (2nd soft-key row) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 496 Press the LOCK / UNLOCK PASSWORD soft key Enter the password into the pop-up window Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key: The TNC writes ### to the LOCKED column. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 497 Press the LOCK / UNLOCK PASSWORD soft key Enter the password into the pop-up window Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key The TNC rescinds the write protection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 498 Use Cycle 247 in order to activate datums from the preset table during a program run. In Cycle 247 you simply define the number of the datum to be activated. Further information: Cycle Programing User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 499 L of the tool or enter the sum Z=L+d The TNC automatically saves the datum set with the axis keys in line 0 of the preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 500 507 Further Information: "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table", page 508 Terminate the probing function: Press the END key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 501 Setting the centerline as datum Touch probe system data See Cycle management Programming User's Manual For more information about the touch probe table, refer to the User’s Manual for Cycle Programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 502 The control closes the pop-up window. Probe the second touch point If necessary, set the datum End the probing function If the handwheel is active you cannot start the probing cycles. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 503 Number of touch Number of probing operations (3 to 8) points? Angular length? Probing a full circle (360°) or a circle segment (angular length<360°) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 504 During pre-positioning, note the starting angle for the first probe process (at 0° the TNC probes in the positive direction of the principal axis). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 505 You can position the cursor only in fields that can be edited. Fields that cannot be edited are shown gray. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 506 TCHPRMAN.TXT between the individual cycles by copying or renaming the file. Format and content of the TCHPRMAN.TXT file are preset by the machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 507 Enter the datum number in the Number in table= input box Press the ENTER IN DATUM TABLE soft key; the TNC saves the datum in the specified datum table under the entered number HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 508 If writing to the table row is not possible due to a lock, the control displays a message. The probing is not aborted, however. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 509 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 510 Press the OK soft key for the values to take effect Press the CANCEL soft key to terminate the calibrating function. The TNC logs the calibration process in TCHPRMAN.html. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 511 180° and then completes one more probing routine. The center offset (CAL_OF in tchprobe.tp) is determined in addition to the radius by probing from opposite orientations HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 512 The TNC logs the calibration process in TCHPRMAN.html. In order to be able to determine the ball-tip center misalignment, the TNC needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 513 The TNC logs the calibration process in TCHPRMAN.html. In order to be able to determine the ball-tip center misalignment, the TNC needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 514 The TNC logs the calibration process in TCHPRMAN.html. In order to be able to determine the ball-tip center misalignment, the TNC needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 515 Manual operation mode. For more information about the touch probe table, refer to the User’s Manual for Cycle Programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 516 You can also activate a basic rotation without probing a workpiece. For this purpose enter a value in the basic rotation menu and press the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 517 TNC is to save the active basic rotation in the Number in table: input box Press the BASIC ROT. Press the BASIC ROT. IN PRESET TABLE soft key to save the basic rotation in the preset table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 518 Select the probe function by pressing the PROBING ROT soft Enter a rotation angle of "0" and confirm with the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 519 Press the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key Saving a 3-D basic rotation in the preset table: Press the BASIC ROT. IN PRESET TABLE soft key To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 520 Select the probe function by pressing the PROBING PL soft key Enter 0 for all angles Press the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 521 507 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 522 After you set a datum and write it into a datum table or preset table, the soft keys ROT 1 and ROT 2 will no longer be displayed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 523 More precise results are obtained if you measure circles using four touch points, however. You should always preposition the touch probe in the center, or as close to the center as possible. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 524 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key Once the probing routine is completed, the TNC displays the current coordinates of the circle center and the circle radius. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 525 507 Further Information: "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to the preset table", page 508 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 526 This may be required if you want to save the set position on the principal or minor axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 527 Finding the coordinates of a corner point on the working plane Find the coordinates of the corner point. Further Information: "Corner as datum ", page 522 The TNC displays the coordinates of the probed corner as datum. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 528 You can measure The angle between the angle reference axis and a workpiece edge; or the angle between two sides The measured angle is displayed as a value of max. 90°. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 529 PA between the workpiece edges as the rotation angle 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 530 (software option 8)", page 445 The TNC functions for tilting the working plane are coordinate transformations. The working plane is always perpendicular to the direction of the tool axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 531 (the so-called "translational" components) and offsets caused by tilting of the tool (3-D tool length compensation). The TNC only supports tilting the working plane with spindle axis Z. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 532 Limitations on working with the tilting function 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 533 Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE or the PLANE function in the machining program, the angle values defined there are in effect. Angle values entered in the menu will be overwritten. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 534 Tilt working plane menu. Even if the 3D-ROT dialog in the Manual operation mode is set to Active, resetting the tilting (PLANE RESET) with an active basic transformation still functions correctly. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 535 Move in tool axis direction function is active. This function is even available when you interrupt program run and want to move the axes manually. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 536 (actual positions) agree with the tilt angles that you have defined. Danger of collision! Always set a reference point in all three reference axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 537: Positioning With Manual Data Input

    Positioning with Manual Data Input...
  • Page 538 The jump command GOTO to another NC block Editing an NC block Modifying Q parameter values with the Q INFO soft key Switching the operating modes Loss of this contextual reference may cause undesired tool positions! HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 539 127 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 326 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 540 Call the DRILLING cycle 6 L Z+200 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool 7 END PGM $MDI MM End of program Straight-line function: Further Information: "Straight line L", page 241 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 541 $MDI file, e.g.HOLE Press the OK soft key. To exit the file manager, press the END soft key Further Information: "Copying a single file", page 137 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 543: Test Run And Program Run

    Test Run and Program Run...
  • Page 544 The simulation of programs with 5-axis machining or tilted machining might run at reduced speed. With the MOD menu Graphic settings you and decrease the Model quality and in that way increase the speed of simulation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 545 You can also set the simulation speed before you start a program: Select the function for setting the simulation speed Select the desired function by soft key, e.g. incrementally increasing the simulation speed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 546 The high-resolution 3-D view enables you to display the surface of the machined workpiece in greater detail. With a simulated light source, the TNC creates realistic light and shadow conditions. Press the 3-D view soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 547 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 548 3-D graphics of the workpiece. Note that the range of functions depends on the model quality selected. You can select the model quality in the MOD function Graphic settings. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 549 This can help you to avoid undesirable machining marks on the workpiece. If points were output wrongly by the the postprocesssor, machining marks may arise. The TNC shows traverse movements in rapid traverse in red. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 550 Select projection in three planes in the operating modes Program run, single block and Program run, full sequence: Press the GRAPHICS soft key Press the VIEW ON 3 PLANES soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 551 Return sectional planes to default setting: Select the function for resetting the sectional planes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 552 Tool display Regardless of the operating mode, you can also show the tool during the simulation. Soft key Function Program run, full sequence / Program run, single block Test run HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 553 Select the desired function via soft key, e.g. saving the displayed time Soft key Stopwatch functions Store displayed time Display the sum of stored time and displayed time Clear displayed time HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 554 Note that even with BLK FORM CYLINDER, a cuboid is shown in the working space as workpiece blank. When BLK FORM ROTATION is used, no workpiece blank is shown in the working space. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 555 Soft key Functions Go back one screen of the program Go forward one screen of the program Select start of program Select end of program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 556 Violation of the machine's working space The following functions are also available: Blockwise test run Interruption of test at any block Optional block skip Functions for graphic simulation Measure machining time Additional status display HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 557 Your machine tool builder can also define a tool- change macro for the Test run operating mode. This macro will simulate the exact behavior of the machine. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 558 —even within a fixed cycle. In order to continue the test, the following actions must not be performed: Selecting another block with the arrow keys or the GOTO key Making changes to the program Selecting a new program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 559 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 560 Program Run, Full Sequence Start the machining program with the NC START key Program Run, Single Block Start each block of the machining program individually with the NC START key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 561 Change setting for the programmed skipping of NC blocks with If the control registers an important error during a program run, it automatically stops the program run. Example: Cycle call with stationary spindle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 562 Loss of this contextual reference may cause undesired tool positions! 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 563 The control shows the symbol for the exited inactive status in the status display Actions such as a change of operating mode are available again HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 564 On some machines you may have to press the NC START key after the MANUAL TRAVERSE soft key to enable the axis direction keys. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 565 With an erasable error message: 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 566 The TNC selects the mode of traverse and the associated parameters automatically. If the traverse mode oder the parameters have not been correctly preselected, you are unable to reset them manually. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 567 The traverse mode monitoring mode is not available for undefined axes. Watch the axes while you are moving them. Do not move to the traverse mode limits. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 568 YES soft key. The TNC hides Retraction selectedmode Initialize the machine: if required, cross the datums Establish the desired machine condition: If required, reset the tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 569 You must not use mid-program startup if you: use touch probe cycles 0, 1, 3 and 4 in the search phase of the mid-program startup HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 570 After an internal stop you wish to start in block 12 in the third machining of LBL 1. In the pop-up window enter the following data: Start-up at: N =12 Repetitions = 3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 571 If you changed the machine status: Press the NC START key Press the NC START key If the control should run the NC block: Press the NC START key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 572 Repetitions = 1 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 573 Press the axis soft key of the first axis Press the NC START key Press the axis soft key of the second axis Press the NC START key Repeat the process for all axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 574 Time (hrs:min:sec): Time of day at which the program is to be started Date (DD.MM.YYYY): Date on which the program is to be started To activate the start, press the OK HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 575 Press the INSERT soft key Erasing the "/" character In the Programming mode you select the block in which the character is to be erased Press the REMOVE soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 576 Do not interrupt Program run or Test run with blocks containing M1: Set the soft key to OFF Interrupt Program run or Test run with blocks containing M1: Set the soft key to ON HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 577: Mod Functions

    MOD Functions...
  • Page 578 Select the setting with the ENT key. If you do not wish to change the setting, close the window with the END key. Exiting MOD functions Exit the MOD functions: Press the END soft key or the END key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 579 Set the system time Define the network connection Network: IP configuration Diagnostic functions Bus diagnosis Diagnosis of Drives HEROS information General information Software version FCL information License information Machine times HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 580 High High data transfer rate, exact depiction of tool geometry Medium Medium data transfer rate, approximation of tool geometry Low data transfer rate, coarse approximation of tool geometry HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 581 In the MOD menu select the Machine settings groupMachine settings Select the External access menu Set the EXTERNAL ACCESS ON/OFF soft key to OFF Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 582 Never Deny continuously Deny once In the overview list an active connection is shown with a green symbol. Connections without access rights are shown gray in the overview list. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 583 Settings are kept even after restarting the control. You can only deactivate the protection zone by deleting all values or pressing the EMPTY EVERYTHING soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 584 When you switch the kinematics model for machine operation, the TNC implements all of subsequent movements with modified kinematics. Ensure that you have selected the correct kinematics in the test run for checking your workpiece. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 585 Press the LOCAL/NTP soft key in order to synchronize the time entry through the NTP server Enter the host name or the URL of an NTP server Press the ADD soft key Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 586 With the MOD function Position display 1, you can select the position display in the status display. With the MOD function Position display 2, you can select the position display in the additional status display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 587 Program run Duration of controlled operation since being put into service Refer to your machine manual. The machine tool builder can provide further operating time displays. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 588 The TNC requires a code number for the following functions: Function Code number Select user parameters Configuring an Ethernet card NET123 Enabling special functions for Q parameter 555343 programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 589 Open the RS232 folder. The TNC then displays the following settings: Set BAUD RATE (baud rate no. 106701) You can set the BAUD RATE (data transfer speed) from 110 to 115 200 baud. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 590 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 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 591 With Condition of RTS line (optional) you determine whether the "low" level is active in idle state. TRUE: Level is "low" in idle state FALSE: Level is not "low" in idle state HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 592 Data bits in each transferred 7 bits character Type of parity checking EVEN Number of stop bits 1 stop bit Specify type of handshake: RTS_CTS File system for file operations HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 593 Starting TNCremo under Windows Click on <Start>, <Programs>, <HEIDENHAIN Applications>, <TNCremo> When you start TNCremo for the first time, TNCremo automatically tries to set up a connection with the TNC. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 594 Select <File>, <Exit> Refer also to the TNCremo context-sensitive help texts where all of the functions are explained in more detail. The help texts must be called with the F1 key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 595 Make sure that the person configuring your TNC is a network specialist. Press the MOD key in the Programming mode and enter the code number NET123 In the file manager, press the soft key NET HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 596 Only activate this function if external access via the second, optional Ethernet interface of the TNC is necessary for diagnostic purposes. Only do so after instruction by our Service Department HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 597 Option Manually configure the default gateway: Manually enter the IP addresses of the default gateway Apply the changes with the OK button, or discard them with the Cancel button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 598 Ask your network specialist for the proper value Group ID: Definition of the group identification with which you access files in the network. Ask your network specialist for the proper value HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 599 Advanced options button: Additional settings for the DNS/DHCP server. Set stan- dard values button: Set factory settings. Sandbox: Changes must always be made in agreement with your machine tool builder HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 600 Status log Display of status information and error messages. Press the Clear button to delete the contents of the Status Log window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 601 Set the Active option to enable the firewall Press the Set standard values button to activate the default settings recommended by HEIDENHAIN. Exit the dialog with the OK button. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 602 TeleService programs from HEIDENHAIN (e.g. screenshot). If this service is blocked, the VNC configuration dialog shows a warning from HEROS that VNC is disabled in the firewall. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 603 Advanced These settings are only intended for your options network specialists Set standard Resets the settings to the default values values recommended by HEIDENHAIN HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 604 Connect HR button To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press the END button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 605 Click the Set power button: The TNC shows the three available power settings. Click the desired setting To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press the END button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 606 If this occurs, try to improve the transmission quality by selecting another channel or by increasing the transmitter power. Further Information: "Setting the transmission channel", page 605 Further Information: "Selecting the transmitter power", page 605 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 607 In the TNC's file manager, select the backup file (e.g. BKUP-2013-12-12_.zip). The TNC opens a pop-up window for the backup Press emergency stop. Press the OK soft key to start the backup process HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...

  • Page 609: Tables And Overviews

    Tables and Overviews...
  • Page 610 The TNC saves a modification list of the last 20 changes to the configuration data. To restore modifications, select the corresponding line and press the MORE FUNCTIONS and CANCEL CHANGE soft keys. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 611 As well as the Help text, other information is displayed, e.g. unit of measurement, initial value, selection list. If the selected machine parameter matches a parameter in the previous control model, the corresponding MP number is displayed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 612 M5 Show or hide soft key preset table True: Soft key preset table is not displayed False: Display soft key preset table Font size with program display FONT_APPLICATION_SMALL FONT_APPLICATION_MEDIUM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 613 Program input in HEIDENHAIN Klartext conversational text or in DIN/ISO HEIDENHAIN: Program input in operating mode MDI in Klartext conversational text dialog ISO: Program input in Positioning with MDI mode of operation in DIN/ISO HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 614 CHINESE CHINESE_TRAD SLOVENIAN KOREAN NORWEGIAN ROMANIAN SLOVAK TURKISH PLC dialog language See NC dialog language PLC error message language See NC dialog language Help language See NC dialog language HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 615 No Model: Model display is disabled Model quality of the 3-D display very high: High resolution; Block end points can be displayed high: High resolution medium: Medium resolution low: Low resolution HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 616 As Tool Length: The programmed oversize DL is considered as the tool length modification for display of the workpiece-based position As Workpiece Oversize: The programmed oversize DL is considered as the workpiece oversize for display of the workpiece-based position HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 617 0.001 to 0.999 [mm]: Second maximum permissible measuring error NC stop during tool check True: NC program is stopped if breakage tolerance is exceeded False: NC program is not stopped HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 618 0.001 to 99 999.9999 [mm]: Safety clearance in tool axis direction Safety zone around stylus for pre-positioning 0.001 to 99 999.9999 [mm]: Safety clearance in plane perpendicular to tool axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 619 -1: Spindle orientation directly via NC 0: Function inactive 1 to 999: Number of M function for spindle orientation Do not display "Plunging type not possible" error message on: Error message is not displayed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 620 0 to 10 [mm]: The filtered out points lie within this tolerance to the resultantdistance Maximum length of distance resulting from filtering 0 to 1000 [mm]: Length over which geometry filtering is effective HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 621 Line number up to which identical syntax elements are searched for 500 to 50000: Search for selected elements with up/down arrow keys Behavior of PARAXMODE function with UVW axes FALSE: PARAXMODE function permitted HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 622 FN 16 output path for Programming and Test Run operating modes Path for FN 16 output if no path has been defined in the program Serial Interface RS232 Further Information: "Setting up data interfaces", page 589 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 623 Yellow Green Green Brown Brown Signal GND Blue Gray Gray Pink Pink Do not Violet assign Hsg. External Hsg. External Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. External Hsg. shield shield shield HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 624 Signal GND Black Black Violet Violet Gray Gray White/ White/ Green Green Do not Green Green assign Hsg. External Hsg. External Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. External Hsg. shield shield shield HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 625 Adapter block 363987-02 Conn. cable 366964-xx Female Male Female Color Female Yellow White Brown Black Violet Gray White/ Green Green Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. External Hsg. shield HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 626 Ethernet interface RJ45 socket Maximum cable length: Unshielded: 100 m Shielded: 400 m Signal Description Transmit Data TX– Transmit Data REC+ Receive Data Vacant Vacant REC– Receive Data Vacant Vacant HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 627 3 x USB (1 x front USB 2.0; 2 x rear USB 3.0) ■ Ambient temperature Operation: 5 °C to +40 °C ■ Storage: -20 °C to +60 °C HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 628 Tool radius in the working plane and tool length ■ Radius compensated contour look ahead for up to 99 blocks (M120) Tool tables Multiple tool tables with any number of tools HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 629 Tilting the working plane (Advanced Function Set 1) ■ Mathematical functions: =, +, –, *, sin α, cos α, root Q parameters ■ Logical operations (=, ≠, <, >) Programming with variables ■ Calculating with parentheses HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 630 Touch probe cycles Calibrating the touch probe ■ Compensation of workpiece misalignment, manual or automatic ■ Datum setting, manual or automatic ■ Automatically measuring workpieces ■ Cycles for automatic tool measurement HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 631 Adoption of contours and point patterns Simple and convenient specification of reference points Selecting graphical features of contour sections from conversational programs Extended Tool Management (option 93) Extended tool management Python-based HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 632 TS 740: High-precision 3-D touch trigger probe with infrared transmission ■ TT 160: 3-D touch trigger probe for tool measurement ■ TT 449: 3-D touch trigger probe for tool measurement with infrared transmission HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 633 ■ UNIVERSAL PECKING ■ TAPPING ■ RIGID TAPPING ■ BORE MILLING ■ TAPPING W/ CHIP BRKG ■ SLOT RECIP. PLNG ■ CIRCULAR SLOT ■ POCKET FINISHING ■ STUD FINISHING HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 634 (depending on machine parameter)/Return jump to block 1 ■ Spindle ON clockwise ■ Spindle ON counterclockwise ■ Spindle STOP ■ Tool change/STOP program run (depending on machine parameter)/ Spindle STOP HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 635 Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction ■ M143 Delete basic rotation ■ M141 Suppress touch probe monitoring ■ M148 Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop ■ M149 Reset M148 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 636 Yes with option 9 Hardware Compact in Modular in operating panel electrical cabinet Comparison: Data interfaces Function TNC 320 iTNC 530 Gigabit Ethernet 1000BaseT RS-232-C/V.24 serial interface RS-422/V.11 serial interface USB interface HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 637 Available TNCremo for data transfer with Available Available TNCbackup for data back-up TNCremoPlus data transfer software with Available Available "live" screen virtualTNC: Control component for virtual Available Available machines HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 638 Set the last tool position as pole (empty CC block) X (error message if pole transfer is ambiguous) Surface-normal vectors (LN) – Spline sets (SPL) – X, with option 9 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 639 Reading and writing Reading and writing with FN functions with FN functions Definable via config. data Table names must start with a letter Reading and writing with SQL functions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 640 Conversion of FK program to Klartext conversational – language Program jumps: Maximum number of label numbers 9999 1000 Subprograms Nesting depth for subprograms Program section repetitions Any desired program as subroutine HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 641 Writing to LOG file with FN16 – Displaying parameter contents in the additional – status display Displaying parameter contents during programming (Q-INFO) SQL functions for writing and reading tables – HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 642 Deliberately stop test run (STOP AT) Factor in tool change macro X (differing to actual execution) Program run graphics (plan view, projection in 3 planes, 3-D view) High-resolution view HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 643 Graphic depiction of the defined collision objects – X, option 40 Collision checking in test run – X, option 40 Fixture monitoring – X, option 40 Tool carrier management X, option 40 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 644 Definition and processing of point tables Simple contour formula CONTOUR DEF Functions for large molds and dies: Global program settings (GS) – X, option 44 Expanded M128: FUNCTION TCPM – HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 645 Dynamic display of Q-parameter contents, definable – number ranges Machine manufacturer-specific additional status display via Python Graphic display of residual run time – Individual color settings of user interface – HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 646 30 RUN CAM DATA – 32 TOLERANCE 39 CYL. SURFACE CONTOUR X, option 8 X, option 8 200 DRILLING 201 REAMING 202 BORING 203 UNIVERSAL DRILLING 204 BACK BORING HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 647 267 OUTSIDE THREAD MLLNG 270 CONTOUR TRAIN DATA for defining the behavior of Cycle 25 275 TROCHOIDAL SLOT 276 THREE-D CONT. TRAIN – 290 INTERPOLATION TURNING – X, option 96 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 648 M108 Reset M107 M109 Constant contouring speed at cutting edge (feed rate increase and reduction) M110 Constant contouring speed at cutting edge (only feed rate reduction) M111 Reset M109/M110 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 649 Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop M149 Reset M148 M150 Suppress limit switch message – (possible via FN M197 Rounding the corners – M200 Laser cutting functions – -M204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 650 Support of mechanical touch probes by manually capturing the current By soft key or By hard key position hard key Write measurement values to the preset table Write measurement values to the datum table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 651 420 MEASURE ANGLE 421 MEASURE HOLE 422 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE 423 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE 424 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTS. 425 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH 426 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH 427 MEASURE COORDINATE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 652 463 TS CALIBRATION ON STUD 480 CALIBRATE TT 481 CAL. TOOL LENGTH 482 CAL. TOOL RADIUS 483 MEASURE TOOL 484 CALIBRATE IR TT 600 GLOBAL WORKING SPACE – 601 LOCAL WORKING SPACE – HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 653 The and APPR/DEP menus are active respective soft-key row remains basic soft-key row is selected selected when the file manager is when the file manager is exited exited HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 654 FUNCTION PARAXMODE Automatic correction of relative Relative references in contour All relative references are references subprograms are not corrected corrected automatically automatically HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 655 (errors, keystrokes) functions available are available Saving service files Available. No service file is Available. A service file is created when the system automatically created when the crashes system crashes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 656 TABREAD-TABWRITE functions With the CFGREAD function Via FN18 functions Access to machine parameters Creating interactive cycles Available Not available with CYCLE QUERY, e.g. touch probe cycles in Manual Operation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 657 Function not available workpiece 3-D view: Transparent display of Available Function not available workpiece 3-D view: Display tool path Available Function not available Adjustable model quality Available Function not available HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 658 Definition of feed-rate limitation Feed-rate limitation can be defined Only one feed-rate limitation can separately for linear and rotary be defined for linear and rotary axes axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 659 Point patterns in single block With point pattern cycles and CYCL CALL PAT, the control stops CALL PAT are handled by the after each point. control as a single block HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 660 For a contour element with length 0 before a DEP block, the iTNC does not issue an error message, but uses the last valid contour element to calculate the departure movement HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 661 RND or CHF block Contour element with length 0 is ignored if the contour element with length 0 is located after the RND or CHF block HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 662 If the tool moves to clearance height in the tool axis, programmed with the first both coordinates must be traverse movement programmed with the first traverse movement HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 663 In limit ranges (geometrical Plunging movements conditions of tool/contour) error conditions of tool/contour), vertical messages are triggered if plunging plunging is used if required movements lead to unreasonable/ critical behavior HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 664 TOOL CALL block depending on the machine parameter progToolCallDL(no. 124501) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 665 Explorer Shifting the horizontal soft-key row Clicking on the soft-key bar shifts Clicking any soft-key bar activates one soft-key row to the right or left the respective soft-key row HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 666 Firewall........601 Code number......588 Icon........291 FK programming...... 259 Comparison......636 Mouse area...... 290 Circular paths......264 Compensating workpiece Setting a datum...... 283 End point........ 265 misalignment Fundamentals......259 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 667 479 Selection of possible solutions..Graphic simulation....552 Multiple axis machining.... 444 Tool display......552 Spatial angle definition... 449 Vector definition..... 454 NC and PLC synchronization..347 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 668 Tool compensation....208 SPEC FCT........ 410 Q-Parameter Length........208 Special functions...... 410 Transfer values to the PLC..347 Tool Compensation SQL commands....... 349 Q parameter programming..364 Radius........209 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
  • Page 669 Configure....... 604 Selecting transmitter power... 605 Setting channel....... 605 Statistical data......606 Working space monitoring 554, 558 Workpiece positions....114 Write to log......348 Writing probing values Log......... 506 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 9/2016...
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