HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual page 556

16
Test Run and Program Run
16.1 Graphics (option 20)
16.1 Graphics (option 20)
Application
In operating modes Program run, single block and Program
run, full sequence and the operating mode Test run the TNC
graphically simulates a machining operation.
The TNC features the following views:
Plan view
Projection in three planes
3-D view
In the Test run operating mode, you can also use the
3-D line graphics.
The TNC graphic depicts the workpiece as if it were being
machined with a cylindrical end mill.
If a tool table is active, the TNC also considers the entries in the
LCUTS, T-ANGLE and R2 columns.
The TNC will not show a graphic if
the current program has no valid workpiece blank definition
no program is selected
with blank form definition with a subprogram, the BLK FORM
block was not yet run
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.
Graphics without Option #20 Advanced graphic features
Without option 20 no model is available in the Program run, single
block and Program run, full sequence operating modes and the
Test run operating mode.
The PROGRAM + GRAPHICS and GRAPHICS soft keys are dimmed.
The line graphic in Programming operating mode also functions
without option 20.
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HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | ISO Programming User's Manual | 9/2016