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Controls and displays axes and numbers Keys Function Select coordinate axes or enter If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can . . . them in a program replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact. Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",...
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Navigate up one page Potentiometer for feed rate Navigate down one page and spindle speed Feed rate Spindle speed Select the next tab in forms Up/down one dialog box or button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Signal word indicating the hazard severity Type and source of hazard Consequences of ignoring the hazard, e.g.: "There is danger of collision during subsequent machining operations" Escape – Hazard prevention measures HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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: 1096886-xx HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Fundamentals | Control model, software and features Software options The TNC 620 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)
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Simple and convenient specification of presets Selecting graphical features of contour sections from conversational programs KinematicsOpt (option 48) Optimizing the machine kinematics Backup/restore active kinematics Test active kinematics Optimize active kinematics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Active Vibration Damping – AVD (option 46) Active vibration damping Damping of machine oscillations to improve the workpiece surface Batch Process Manager (option 154) Batch process manager Planning of production orders HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Legal information This product uses open source software. Further information is available on the control under: Programming operating mode MOD function LICENSE INFO soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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New function for rounding corners, see "Rounding corners: M197", page 488 External access to the control can now be blocked with an MOD function, see "External access", page 742 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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With the manual Basic Rotation touch probe cycle, workpiece misalignment can now be compensated for via a table rotation, see "Compensation of workpiece misalignment by rotating the table", page 671 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
DEPTH 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Cycle Programming User's Manual In Cycle 205 Universal Pecking you can now use parameter Q208 to define a feed rate for retraction, see Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
CAD files can be opened without option number 42, see "Data Transfer from CAD Files", page 323 New software option 93 Extended Tool Management, see "Calling tool management", page 261 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Machine parameter maxLineGeoSearch (no. 105408) has been increased to max. 50000, see "Machine-specific user parameters", page 776 The names of software options number 8, 9 and 21 have changed, see "Software options", page 9 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT (option 19) has been expanded by the optional parameters Q401, Q404 Cycle 484 CALIBRATE IR TT (option 17) has been expanded by the optional parameter Q536 Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Animated help can be selected with the tilt working plane function, see "Overview", page 537 The software option number 42 DXF Converter now also produces CR circles, see "Basic settings", page 327 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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999.9999, see "Managing presets", page 644 Tilting is permitted in combination with mirroring, see "The PLANE function: Tilting the working plane (option 8)", page 535 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Cycle 205 performs deburring on the coordinate surface With SL cycles, M110 is now taken into account with circles compensated inwards if it is active during machining Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Cycle 10 The transitional elements RND and CHF can now also be executed between 3-D contours, i.e. with straight line blocks with three programmed coordinates or a helix HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 112 Touchscreens operation is supported, see "Operating the Touchscreen", page 123 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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M124 no longer triggers an error message but only a warning. This enables NC programs with programmed M124 to run through without interruption Upper and lower cases for a file name can be modified in the file management HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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"Entering the program at any point: Mid-program startup", page 727 Mid-program startup operation and dialog guidance has been improved, also for pallet tables, see "Entering the program at any point: Mid-program startup", page 727 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The CAD viewer now enables you to extract data from STEP , IGES and STEP files, see "Data Transfer from CAD Files", page 323 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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"Machine-specific user parameters", page 776 The control supports up to 8 control loops, including a maximum of two spindles. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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To connect a USB stick you no longer have to press a soft key, see "Connecting and removing USB storage devices", page 183 The speed of setting the jog increment, spindle speed and feed rate was adjusted for electronic handwheels. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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In the machine parameter decimalCharakter (no. 100805) you can define whether a period or a comma will be used as the decimal separator, see "Machine-specific user parameters", page 776 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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New SERIAL column in the touch probe table Enhancement of the contour train: Cycle 25 with Residual Material Machining, Cycle 276 Three-D Contour Train Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
15 Batch Process Manager....................... 611 16 Manual Operation and Setup......................619 17 Positioning with Manual Data Input..................693 18 Test Run and Program Run......................699 19 MOD Functions..........................737 20 Tables and Overviews........................775 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Presetting with a 3-D touch probe (option number 17)................. 84 Running the first program........................85 Selecting the correct operating mode....................85 Choosing the program you want to run....................85 Starting the program..........................85 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Shutting down or rebooting an external computer................119 Starting and stopping the connection....................120 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probes and electronic handwheels........121 3-D touch probes (Touch Probe Functions software option)..............121 HR electronic handwheels........................122 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Operating the simulation........................129 Using the HEROS menu........................130 Operating the CAD viewer........................131 Functions in the taskbar........................136 Icons of the taskbar..........................136 Touchscreen Calibration........................137 Touchscreen Configuration........................137 Touchscreen Cleaning.......................... 138 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Renaming a file............................ 182 Sorting files............................182 Additional functions..........................183 Additional tools for management of external file types...............184 Additional tools for ITCs........................192 Data transfer to or from an external data carrier.................194 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Contents The control in a network........................196 USB devices on the control.........................197 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Error messages........................... 216 Display of errors...........................216 Opening the error window........................216 Closing the error window........................216 Detailed error messages........................217 INTERNAL INFO soft key........................217 FILTER soft key............................ 217 Clearing errors............................218 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Informational texts..........................220 Saving service files..........................220 Calling the TNCguide help system...................... 220 5.10 TNCguide context-sensitive help system..................221 Application............................221 Working with TNCguide........................222 Downloading current help files......................226 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Using the CAD viewer......................... 326 Opening the CAD file...........................326 Basic settings............................327 Setting layers............................329 Setting a preset............................330 Defining the datum..........................332 Selecting and saving a contour......................335 Selecting and saving machining positions................... 338 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Repeating program section repeats.....................358 Repeating a subprogram........................359 Programming examples........................360 Example: Milling a contour in several infeeds..................360 Example: Groups of holes........................361 Example: Group of holes with several tools..................362 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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FN 38: SEND – Send information from NC program................424 10.9 Accessing tables with SQL commands................... 425 Introduction............................425 Overview of functions..........................426 Programming SQL commands......................427 Application example..........................428 SQL BIND.............................429 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction: M140..............483 Suppressing touch probe monitoring: M141..................485 Deleting basic rotation: M143......................486 Automatically retracting the tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148........... 487 Rounding corners: M197........................488 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Application............................512 Define FUNCTION COUNT........................513 12.8 Creating text files..........................514 Application............................514 Opening and exiting a text file......................514 Editing texts............................515 Deleting and re-inserting characters, words and lines.................515 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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12.12 Dwell time FUNCTION DWELL......................528 Programming dwell time........................528 12.13 Lift off tool at NC stop: FUNCTION LIFTOFF.................. 529 Programming tool lift-off with FUNCTION LIFTOFF................529 Resetting the lift-off function....................... 531 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Selection of tool reference point and center of rotation..............577 Resetting FUNCTION TCPM........................578 13.6 Three-dimensional tool compensation (option 9)................579 Introduction............................579 Suppressing error messages with positive tool oversize: M107............580 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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From 3-D model to NC program......................589 Consider with post processor configuration..................590 Please note the following for CAM programming................592 Possibilities for intervention on the control..................594 ADP motion control..........................595 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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15.1 Batch Process Manager (option 154)....................612 Fundamentals............................612 Application............................612 Opening the Batch Process Manager....................615 Creating a job list..........................615 Editing a job list........................... 617 Executing the job list........................... 618 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Recording measured values from the touch probe cycles..............660 Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles to a datum table..........661 Writing measured values from the touch-probe cycles to the preset table.........662 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Position display in a tilted system....................... 689 Limitations on working with the tilting function..................689 Activating manual tilting:........................690 Setting the tool-axis direction as the active machining direction............692 Setting a preset in a tilted coordinate system..................692 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Contents 17 Positioning with Manual Data Input..................693 17.1 Programming and executing simple machining operations............694 Positioning with manual data input (MDI)................... 695 Protecting programs in $MDI......................697 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Read and follow the safety precautions and safety symbols Use the safety devices Refer to your machine manual. Switching on the machine and traversing the reference points can vary depending on the machine tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control is now ready for operation in the Manual operation mode. Further information on this topic Approaching reference points Further information: "Switch-on", page 620 Operating modes Further information: "Programming", page 92 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Programming the first part Selecting the correct operating mode You can write programs only in Programming mode: Press the operating mode key The control switches to the Programming mode of operation.
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Opening a new program/file management Press the PGM MGT key The control opens the file manager. The file management of the control is arranged much like the file management on a PC with Windows Explorer.
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Defining a workpiece blank After you have created a new program you can define a workpiece blank. For example, define a cuboid by entering the MIN and MAX points, each with reference to the selected preset.
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Program layout NC programs should be arranged consistently in a similar manner. This makes it easier to find your place, accelerates programming and reduces errors. Recommended program layout for simple, conventional...
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First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Recommended program layout for simple cycle programs Example 0 BEGIN PGM BSBCYC MM 1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X... Y... Z... 2 BLK FORM 0.2 X... Y... Z... 3 TOOL CALL 5 Z S5000 4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX 5 PATTERN DEF POS1( X...
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Programming a simple contour The contour shown to the right is to be milled once to a depth of 5 mm. You have already defined the workpiece blank. After you have initiated a dialog through a function key, enter all the data requested by the control in the screen header.
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First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Press the approach function soft key APPR CT: Enter the coordinates of the contour starting in X and Y, e.g. 5/5, confirm with the ENT point Center angle? Enter the approach angle, e.g.
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First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Retracting tool: Press the orange axis key Z and enter the value for the position to be approached, e.g. 250. Press the ENT key Confirm Tool radius comp: RL/RR/no comp?
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Creating a cycle program The holes (depth of 20 mm) shown in the figure at right are to be drilled with a standard drilling cycle. You have already defined the workpiece blank.
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First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Run the drilling cycle on the defined pattern: 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, and confirm with the END key The control stores the entered positioning block.
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First Steps with the TNC 620 | Programming the first part Example 0 BEGIN PGM C200 MM 1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Workpiece blank definition 2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0 3 TOOL CALL 5 Z S4500...
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Graphically testing the first part (option 20) Graphically testing the first part (option 20) Selecting the correct operating mode You can test programs in the Test Run operating mode: Press the operating mode key The control switches to the Test Run mode of operation.
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Graphically testing the first part (option 20) Choosing the program you want to test Press the PGM MGT key The control opens the file manager. Press the LAST FILES soft key The control opens a pop-up window with the most recently selected files.
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Graphically testing the first part (option 20) Starting the test run Press the RESET + START soft key The control resets the previously active tool data The control simulates the active program up to a...
When measuring on the machine: store the tools in the tool changer Further information: "The pocket table TOOL_P .TCH", page 82 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
"Modes of operation", page 91 Working with the tool table Further information: "Entering tool data into the table", page 234 Using the tool management (option 93) Further information: "Calling tool management", page 261 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Further information on this topic Operating modes of the control Further information: "Modes of operation", page 91 Working with the pocket table Further information: "Pocket table for tool changer", page 246 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Presetting with a 3-D touch probe Further information: "Presetting with a 3-D touch probe (option number 17)", page 676 Presetting without 3-D touch probe Further information: "Presetting without a 3-D touch probe", page 652 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
To set to 0: Press the SET PRESET soft key Press the END soft key to close the menu Further information on this topic Presetting Further information: "Presetting with a 3-D touch probe (option number 17)", page 676 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
First Steps with the TNC 620 | Running the first program Running the first program Selecting the correct operating mode You can run programs either in the Program run, single block or the Program run, full sequence mode: Press the operating mode key...
Compatibility Machining programs created on HEIDENHAIN contouring controls (starting from the TNC 150 B) may not always run on the TNC 620. If the NC blocks contain invalid elements, the control will mark these as ERROR blocks or with error messages when the file is opened.
Soft-key selection keys for machine tool builders Keys for switching the soft keys for machine tool builders USB connection If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact. Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",...
Control panel The TNC 620 is delivered with an integrated operating panel. As an alternative, the TNC 620 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...
Axes are moving under a 3-D basic rotation Axes are moving in a tilted working plane Axes are mirrored and moved The M128 function or FUNCTION TCPM is active HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Pulsing spindle speed function is active The order of icons can be changed with the optional machine parameter iconPrioList (no. 100813). The control-in-operation symbol is always visible and cannot be configured. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Tool information Active M functions Active coordinate transformations Active subprogram Active program section repeat Program called with PGM CALL Current machining time Name and path of the active main program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Information on standard cycles (CYC tab) Soft key Meaning No direct Active fixed cycle selection possible Active values of Cycle 32 Tolerance HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Tool measurement (TT tab) The control displays this 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
In this case, switch to the window manager and correct the problem. If required, refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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:...
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"VNC", page 110 WindowManagerConfig: Available only to authorized specialists Firewall: Configure the firewall Further information: "Firewall", page 763 HePacketManager: Available only to authorized specialists HePacketManager Custom: Available only to authorized specialists HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 184 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
FN functions, e.g. during probing. Standard printer Select to define the standard printer in case several printers are available. Is defined automatically when creating the first printer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Using the FN 16: F-PRINT function Further information: "Printing messages", page 391 List of printable files: Text files Graphic files PDF files The connected printer must be PostScript-enabled. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the green HEIDENHAIN button to open the JH menu Select the Tools menu item Open the NC/PLC Backup or NC/PLC Restore menu item The control opens the pop-up window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
HEIDENHAIN assures a functioning connection between HEROS 5 and the IPC 6641. No guarantee is given for other combinations and connections. If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact. Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",...
Select the desired operating system Win XP Win 7 Win 8.X Win 10 Another Windows Press OK The control opens the Edit the connection pop-up window. Edit the connection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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This prevents that two users access the control simultaneously. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Host name or IP address of the external computer. In the recom- Required mended configuration of the IPC 6641, the IP address 192.168.254.3 is used Password Password for connecting to the VNC server Required HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control switches to the desktop of the connection. Single click with the right mouse button The control displays the connection menu. Move to the following Not active with this connection – workspace HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
A wear-resistant optical switch generates the trigger signal. With the TT 160, signal transmission is by cable. The TT 460 supports infrared and radio transmission. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Several electronic handwheels can also be connected simultaneously and used alternatively on controls with the (HSCI: HEIDENHAIN Serial Controller Interface) serial interface for control components. Configuration is performed via the machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The touchscreen is distinguished by a black frame and the lack of soft-key selection keys. The TNC 620 has its operating panel integrated in the 19” screen. Header When the control is on, the screen displays the selected operating modes in the header.
In addition, the machine tool builder supplies a machine operating panel. Refer to your machine manual. External keys, e.g.NC START or NC STOP, are described in your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Tap on the operating mode in the header modes Shift the soft-key row Swipe horizontally over the soft-key row Soft-key selection keys Tap on the function in the touchscreen HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Continuous contact of fingertip on the screen Swipe Flowing motion over the screen Drag A combination of long-press and then swipe, moving a finger over the screen when the starting point is clear- ly defined HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can navigate in an NC program or a table as follows: Symbol Gesture Function Mark the NC block or table line Stop scrolling Double tap Activate the table line Swipe Scroll through the NC program or table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Function Double tap Set the graphic to its original size Drag Rotate the graphic (only 3-D graphics) Two-finger drag Move graphics Spread Magnify the graphic Pinch Reduce the graphic HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Gesture Function Select the measuring point Using the HEROS menu You can use the HEROS menu as follows: Symbol Gesture Function Select the application Long press Open the application HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Activate Add and double-tap on Reset the graphic or 3-D model to its original size and the background angle Drag Rotate the graphic or 3-D model (only in the Layer Setting mode) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Select element Tap on an element in the list- Select or deselect an element view window Activate Add and tap on an Part, shorten, or lengthen and element element HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Reset the graphic to its original size Swipe over an element Show a preview of selected elements Show element information Two-finger drag Move graphics Spread Magnify the graphic Pinch Reduce the graphic HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Show a preview of selected elements Show element information Activate Add and drag Spread a fast selection area Activate Remove and drag Spread an area for deselection of elements Two-finger drag Move graphics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control automatically switches to the Programming mode of operation. Use the task bar to leave the CAD-Viewer open on the third desktop The third desktop stays active in the background HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Return to main menu Show active applications Show all applications If you have set the view to active applications, you can close specific applications as in a task manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Disable Touchfingers to hide the touch points Enable Single Touchfinger to show the touch point Enable Full Touchfingers to show the touch points of all fingers involved Confirm with OK HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control locks the screen for 90 seconds. Clean the screen If you would like to stop the cleaning mode: Pull the displayed sliders apart at the same time HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Refer to the machine tool builder's documentation Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets Check the display of the PAL tab before you start machining HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The ACTL. and NOML. displays show movements of the Y axis and Z axis in the input coordinate system. The user can program positions related to the machine datum, e.g. by using the miscellaneous function M91. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Refer to the machine tool builder's documentation Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets Check the display of the PAL tab before you start machining HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
When used in conjunction with PLANE AXIAL and Cycle 19, the programmed transformations (mirroring, rotation and scaling) do not affect the position of the tilt datum or the orientation of the rotary axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Other transformations are of course possible in the working plane coordinate system. Further information: "Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS", page 147 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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3-axis machine tools or with pure 3-axis machining. The BASE TRANSFORM. values of the active line of the preset table have a direct effect on the input coordinate system with this assumption. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Orientation of the tool coordinate system can be performed in various reference systems. Further information: "Tool coordinate system T-CS", page 149 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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+ DR PROG 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
X=450 Y=750. By using the Datum shift 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control does not automatically check whether collisions can occur between the tool and the workpiece. There is danger of collision during the approach movement after a tool change! If necessary, program an additional safe auxiliary position HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M ? 3 (enter the miscellaneous function M3 Spindle on) With the END key, the control ends this dialog. Example 3 L X+10 Y+5 R0 F100 M3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(e.g. for radius compensation), then the control closes the soft-key row for axis selection. The actual-position-capture function is not allowed if the Tilt working plane function is active. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Confirm with the OK soft key or the ENT key, or press the CANCEL soft key to abort The file saved with SAVE AS can also be found in the file management by pressing the LAST FILES soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If you start a search in a very long NC program, the control shows a progress indicator. You can cancel the search at any time, if necessary. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Using the arrow keys, select the block after which you wish to insert the copied (cut) program section Insert the saved program section: Press the INSERT BLOCK soft To end the marking function, press the CANCEL SELECTION soft HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Repeat the search process The control moves to the next block containing the text you are searching for. Terminate the search function: Press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
With the control you can manage and save files up to a total size of 2 GB. Depending on the setting, the control generates backup files with the extension *.bak after editing and saving of NC programs. This reduces the available memory space. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The maximum permitted path length is 255 characters. The path length consists of the drive characters, the directory name and the file name, including the extension. Further information: "Paths", page 171 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Ask your machine manufacturer for assistance, if necessary. Take the time occasionally to delete any unneeded files so that the control always has enough hard-disk space for system files (such as the tool table). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The original file is retained. When you start the copying process with the ENT key or the OK soft key, the control displays a pop-up window with a progress indicator. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the TAG soft key Select additional lines, if required Press the SAVE AS soft key Enter a name for the table in which the selected lines are to be saved HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control asks whether you want to delete the file. To confirm the deletion, press the OK soft key; or To cancel deletion, press the CANCEL soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control asks you whether you really want to delete the directory and all its subdirectories and files. To confirm the deletion, press the OK soft key; or To cancel deletion, press the CANCEL soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
To copy tagged files: Leave the active soft-key row Press the COPY soft key To delete tagged files: Leave the active soft-key row Press the DELETE soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the SORT soft key Select the soft key with the corresponding display criterion SORT BY NAME SORT BY SIZE SORT BY DATE SORT BY TYPE SORT BY STATUS UNSORTED HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
To remove a USB device, proceed as follows: Move the cursor to the left-hand window Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Remove the USB device Further information: "USB devices on the control", page 197 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Adjust the setting in the TNCremo data transfer software, if required (menu item >Extras > Configuration > Mode). If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact. Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",...
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Press the key for switching the soft keys opens the File pull-down menu. PDF viewer Move the cursor to the Close menu item. Press the ENT key The control returns to the file management. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the key for switching the soft keys additional tool opens the File pull- Gnumeric down menu. Move the cursor to the Close menu item Press the ENT key The control returns to the file management. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If you position the mouse pointer over a button, a brief tool tip explaining the function of this button will be displayed. More information on how to use is available in Help. Browser HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the ENT key The control returns to the file management. Do not change the Web Browser version. Otherwise, the security settings of SELinux will block the execution of Web Browser. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the key for switching the soft keys opens the ARCHIVE pull-down menu. Xarchiver Move the cursor to the Exit menu item Press the ENT key The control returns to the file management. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Select the Tools and Leafpad menu items in the pull-down menu Proceed as follows to exit Leafpad: Use the mouse to select the File menu item Select Exit The control returns to the file management. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the key for switching the soft keys opens the File pull-down menu. ristretto Move the cursor to the Exit menu item Press the ENT key The control returns to the file management. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Using the additional ITC Gestures tool, the machine manufacturer configures the gesture control on the touch screen. Refer to your machine manual. This function may only be used with the permission of your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the file you wish to transfer: Moves the cursor up and down within a window Moves the cursor from the right to the left window, and vice versa HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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A status window appears on the control, informing about the copying progress, or Stop transfer: Press the WINDOW soft key The control displays the standard file manager window again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Auto column if the connec- tion 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The dialog is closed with the HIDE soft key and file transfer is continued in the background. The control displays a warning until file transfer is completed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Fundamentals, File Management | Working with the file manager Removing USB devices To remove a USB device, proceed as follows: Move the cursor to the left-hand window Press the MORE FUNCTIONS soft key Remove the USB device HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the INSERT COMMENT soft key Alternative: Press the < key on the alphabetic keyboard The control inserts a semicolon ; at the beginning of the block. Press the END key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Jump to the beginning of a word. Use a space to separate words Jump to the end of a word. Use a space to separate words Switch between paste and overwrite mode HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control opens a new NC block. Add the desired syntax Confirm your entry with END After confirmation, the control checks the syntax. Errors will result in ERROR blocks. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you are scrolling through the program structure window block by block, the control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The calculator remains in effect even after a change in operating modes. Press the END soft key to close the calculator. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
F AUTO soft key. 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
After you release the left mouse button, the control zooms in on the defined area. To rapidly magnify or reduce any area, rotate the mouse wheel backwards or forwards. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control 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 control closes the error window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Soft key/Keys Function 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
.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 the main.chm file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the HELP key. The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control synchronizes the subject index and creates a list in which you can find the subject more easily. Use the ENT key to call the information on the selected keyword HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If you activate the Search only in titles function, the control searches only through headings and ignores the body text. To activate the function, use the mouse or select it and then press the space bar to confirm. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
When using TNCremo to transfer the .chm files to the control, select the binary mode for files with the .chm extension. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Changing during program run You can adjust the spindle speed during program run with the spindle speed potentiometer S. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The entire tool length is essential for the control in order to perform numerous functions involving multi-axis machining. Tool radius R You can enter the tool radius R directly. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can select the table view with the Screen Layout key. You can choose between a list view and a form view. Other settings, such as HIDE/ SORT/ COLUMNS, can be made after the file is open. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Enter the original tool number into the Tool number input field Confirm with OK The control adds the additional lines to the tool table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Current age of the tool in minutes: The control automati- cally counts the current tool life (CUR_TIME: For CURrent TIME) A starting value can be entered for used tools HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Date/time of last tool call CALL PTYP Tool type for pocket table? Tool type for evaluation in the pocket table Function is defined by the machine manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Tool life expired Time for exceeding the tool life in minutes Further information: "Overtime for tool life", page 253 Function is defined by the machine manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If the entered value is exceeded, the control locks the tool (status L). Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm For a description of the cycles governing automatic tool measurement, Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Select the table start Select the table end Select the previous page in the table Select the next page in the table Find the text or number Go to beginning of line HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Delete the current line (tool) Sort the tools according to the content of a column Select possible entries from a pop-up window Reset the value Place the cursor in the current cell HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Show all drills in the tool table Show all cutters in the tool table Show all taps/thread cutters in the tool table Show all touch probes in the tool table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
ADAPT NC PGM / TABLE function. The machine tool builder can define update rules that make it possible, for example, to automatically remove umlauts from tables and NC programs. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If you export a tool table from an iTNC 530 and import it into a TNC 620, you have to adapt its format and content before you can use the tool table. On the TNC 620, you can adapt the tool table conveniently with the ADAPT NC PGM / TABLE function. The control converts the contents of the imported tool table to a format valid for the TNC 620 and saves the changes to the selected file.
(e.g. TST.T) is overwritten. All other tool data of the table TOOL.T remains unchanged. The procedure for copying tool tables using the file manager is described in the file management. Further information: "Copying a table", page 178 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Place the cursor in the current cell Sort the view Refer to your machine manual. The machine manufacturer defines the features, properties and designations of the various display filters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If the tool axis is also entered in the TOOL CALL block, the control will insert a replacement tool if a replacement tool was defined. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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With deviations, the control displays an error message and does not replace the tool. You can suppress this message with the M function M107, and reactivate it with M108. Further information: "Three-dimensional tool compensation (option 9)", page 579 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
TOOL.T Tool number (–1: Tool not inserted yet) Tool index NAME Tool name from the tool table TIME Tool usage time in seconds (feed time without rapid traverse movements) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the OK soft key The control closes the pop-up window. Alternative: Press the ENT key You can query the tool usage test with the FN 18 ID975 NR1 function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Oversize for radius DR in the tool table Contouring without radius compensation: R0 The tool center moves in the working plane along the programmed path, or to the programmed coordinates. Applications: Drilling and boring, pre-positioning HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Incorrect positions can lead to contour damage. Danger of collision during machining! Program safe approach and departure positions at a sufficient distance from the contour Consider the tool radius Consider the approach strategy HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 control shows the message: Tool table locked. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
"Tool usage test", page 254 If a pallet table is selected in the Program Run operating mode, the Tooling list and T usage order are calculated for the entire pallet table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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EDIT ON/OFF soft key to ON HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Discard all changes made since the form was called Add tool index Delete tool index Copy the tool data of the selected tool Insert the copied tool data in the selected tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Regularly back up important data to external drives The tool data of tools still stored in the pocket table cannot be deleted. The tools must be removed from the magazine first. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Use the arrow keys or mouse to select the file to be imported and confirm with the ENT key The control shows a pop-up window with the content of the CSV file Start the import procedure with the EXECUTE soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Example 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control shows a pop-up window with the status of the export process Terminate the export process by pressing the END key or soft By default the control stores the exported CSV file in the TNC:\system\tooltab directory. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
With the control'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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 365 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If the NC block contains two coordinates, the control moves the tool in 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Creating the NC blocks with the path function keys The gray path function keys initiate the dialog. The control asks you successively for all the necessary information and inserts the NC block into the part program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the F AUTO soft key. CALL MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M? Enter 3 (miscellaneous function e.g. M3) and terminate the dialog with the END key Example L X-20 Y+30 R0 FMAX M3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If danger of collision exists, approach the starting point in the spindle axis separately. Example 30 L Z-10 R0 FMAX 31 L X+20 Y+30 RL F350 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
There is danger of collision during the approach movement! Program a suitable pre-position Check the auxiliary point P , the sequence and the contour with the aid of the graphic simulation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Straight line or circular "Path contours – FK free programming path with any connection contour programming to the preceding contour (option 19)", page 307 element HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Select the NC block after which you want to insert the straight line block Press the actual position capture key The control generates a straight-line block with the actual position coordinates. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 control can traverse: 0.016 mm. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
However, you can also program circular arcs that do not lie in the active working plane. By simultaneously rotating these circular movements you can create spatial arcs (arcs in three axes). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
FK programming graphics. The figure at upper right shows a workpiece drawing for which FK programming is the most convenient programming method. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 (soft-key row 3) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control displays the axis soft keys of the active working plane. 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
X and Y coordinates of an auxiliary point near a circular arc Distance of auxiliary point to circu- lar arc Example 13 FC DR- R10 P1X+42.929 P1Y+60.071 14 FLT AN-70 PDX+50 PDY+53 D10 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control displays the following file formats: File Type Format Step .STP and .STEP AP 203 AP 214 IGES .IGS and .IGES Version 5.3 .DXF R10 to 2015 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Further information: "File names", page 169 The control does not support binary DXF format. Save the DXF file in ASCII format in the CAD or drawing program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Klartext program by copy and paste using the clipboard. If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact. Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",...
Shift key, and the active – symbol is the same as the pressed CTRL key. The active cursor symbol is the same as the mouse The following icons are displayed by the control only in certain modes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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In addition, you must remove the comments that the CAD-Viewer inserts into the contour program. The control displays the active basic settings in the status bar of the screen. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Alternatively, use the space key Show a layer: Select the layer with the left mouse button, and click its check box to show it Alternatively, use the space key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control sets the preset symbol at the selected location. You can adjust the orientation of the coordinate system, if required. Further information: "Adjusting the orientation of the coordinate system", page 331 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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In the Element Information window, the control shows how far the preset you have chosen is located from the drawing datum, and how this reference system is oriented with respect to the drawing. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control sets the preset symbol at the selected location. You can adjust the orientation of the coordinate system, if required. Further information: "Adjusting the orientation of the coordinate system", page 333 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Left-click an element that is approximately in the positive Y direction The control aligns the Y and Z axes and displays them in green and blue in the list view. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Data Transfer from CAD Files | CAD import (option 42) Element information In the Element Information window, the control shows how far the datum you have chosen is located from the workpiece preset. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If the contour element to be extended or shortened is a circular arc, then the control extends or shortens the contour element along the same arc. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 327 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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To return to the standard display, press the shift key and simultaneously double-click with the right mouse button. The rotation angle is maintained if you only double-click with the right mouse button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Select an NC program with SEL PGM Call the last selected file with CALL SELECTED Select any NC program with SEL CYCLE as a fixed cycle Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If the called NC program contains the miscellaneous functions M2 or M30, then the control displays a warning. The control automatically clears the warning as soon as you select another NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
As a rule, Q parameters are effective globally with a PGM CALL. So please note that changes to Q parameters in the called program also influence the calling program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Enter the path name with the keyboard Press the SELECT FILE soft key The control shows a selection window that allows you to select the program to be called. Press the ENT key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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FN 18 function (ID10 NR110 and NR111) Further information: "FN 18: SYSREAD – Reading system data", page 392 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
0 to 99 Parameters for users 100 to 199 Parameters for HEIDENHAIN functions (e.g., cycles) 200 to 499 Parameters for the machine tool builder (e.g., cycles) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Only use Q parameter ranges recommended by HEIDENHAIN. Comply with the documentation from HEIDENHAIN, the machine tool builder, and suppliers. Check the machining sequence using a graphic simulation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Then you define the parameter number. If you have a USB keyboard connected, you can press the Q key to open the dialog for entering a formula. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can enter the following to the right of the = sign: 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
FIRST VALUE / PARAMETER? Enter Q5 as the first value and confirm with the ENT key. SECOND VALUE / PARAMETER? Enter 7 as the second value and confirm with the ENT key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Calculate and assign an angle with the arc tangent from the opposite and adjacent sides or with the sine and cosine of the angle (0 < angle < 360°) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you want to check or edit local, global or string parameters, press the SHOW PARAMETERS Q QL QR QS soft key. The control then displays the specific parameter type. The functions previously described also apply. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Outputs text only for Polish conversational language L_HUNGARIA Outputs text only for Hungarian conversa- tional language L_CHINESE Outputs text only for Chinese conversational language L_CHINESE_TRAD Outputs text only for Chinese (traditional) conversational language HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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MEASURING LOG OF IMPELLER CENTER OF GRAVITY DATE: July 15, 2015 TIME: 8:56:34 AM NO. OF MEASURED VALUES : = 1 X1 = 149.360 Y1 = 25.509 Z1 = 37.000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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FN 18 (e.g., the number of the last touch probe cycle used). Further information: "FN 18: SYSREAD – Reading system data", page 392 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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FN16-function with the following syntax: Input Function :'QS1' Set the QS parameter with preceding colon and between single quotation marks :'QL3'.txt Specify additional file name extension for the target file if required HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Printer:\ as the name of the log file and then enter the corresponding file name. The control saves the file in the PRINTER: path until the file is printed. Example 96 FN 16: F-PRINT TNC:\MASKE\MASKE1.A/PRINTER:\DRUCK1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
This function eliminates relative file paths. QS parameter Is there a directory with the name QS(IDX)? number 0 = no, 1 = Yes Only absolute directory paths are possible. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Q parameter number for the result (touch probe cycles 30 to 33) Q parameter type for the result (touch probe cycles 30 to 33) 1 = Q, 2 = QL, 3 = QR HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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TT: Breakage tolerance for radius, RBREAK Tool no. Maximum speed NMAX Tool no. Point angle TANGLE Tool no. LIFTOFF allowed (0 = No, 1 = Yes) Tool no. Wear tolerance for radius R2TOL HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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2 = Z 6 = U 7 = V 8 = W Spindle speed S Oversize for tool length DL Tool radius oversize DR Automatic TOOL CALL 0 = Yes, 1 = No HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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13 = Unload external tool, 14 = Unload internal tool, 15 = Unload special tool Tool number T Length Radius Index Tool data programmed in TOOL DEF 1 = Yes, 0 = No HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Active radius oversize 2 = with oversize 3 = with oversize and oversize from TOOL CALL 1 = without Active length oversize 2 = with oversize 3 = with HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Projects the angle specified in the QL parameter from the input coordinate system to the tool coordinate system. If IDX is omitted, the angle 0 is used for projection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Read the current position in the active coordinate system Axis Current nominal position in the input system Read the current position in the active coordinate system, including offsets (handwheel, etc.) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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System time in seconds that has elapsed since 01.01.1970, 00:00:00 (real time). System time in seconds that has elapsed since 01.01.1970, 00:00:00 (look-ahead calcu- lation). Read the processing time of the current NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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January 1, 1970 (real time) Format: YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm Formatting of: System time in seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970 (look-ahead calculation) Format: YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970 (real time) Format: YYYY-MM-DD Formatting of: System time in seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970 (look-ahead calculation) Format: YYYY-MM-DD HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970 (real time) Format: h:mm Formatting of: System time in seconds that have elapsed since 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970 (look-ahead calculation) Format: h:mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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3 = Working plane coordinate system WPL - GPS: Shift in the workpiece system 0 = Off, 1 = On GPS: Axis offset 0 = Off, 1 = On HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Rapid traverse Measuring feed rate Feed rate for pre-positioning: FMAX_PROBE or FMAX_MACHINE Maximum measuring range Set-up clearance Spindle orientation possible 0=No, 1=Yes Angle of spindle orientation in degrees HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Coordinate / Readout of the measurement results in the axis form of coordinates / axis values in the input system from probing operations. Compensation: only length Oriented spindle stop HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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NC error 12 = Continuation with the row in the pallet table in which the NC error arose 13 = Continuation with the next pallet HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Feed-rate limit for high speeds (MP_maxG1Feed) in mm/min Max. jerk at low speeds (MP_maxPathJerk) in m/s Max. jerk at high speeds (MP_maxPath- JerkHi) in m/s Tolerance at low speeds (MP_pathTolerance) in mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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DCM: Maximum tolerance for linear axes in cal axis mm (MP_maxLinearTolerance) Index of physi- DCM: Maximum angle tolerance in [°] cal axis (MP_maxAngleTolerance) Index of physi- Tolerance monitoring for successive threads cal axis (MP_threadTolerance) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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(MP_maxPathAccHi) Index of physi- Compensation of following error in the jerk cal axis phase (MP_IpcJerkFact) Index of physi- kv factor of the position controller in 1/s cal axis (MP_kvFactor) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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0 = not locked, 1 = locked Number of the replacement tool RT Maximum tool age TIME1 Maximum tool age TIME2 at TOOL CALL Current tool age CUR.TIME PLC status HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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X component of the Z direction Y component of the Z direction Z component of the Z direction X component of the X direction Y component of the X direction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Programming Q Parameters | Additional functions Group Gruppen- Systemdaten- Index Description name nummerID nummer Z component of the X direction Type of angle definition: Angle 1 Angle 2 Angle 3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If the tool selected by these rules is locked, a replacement tool will be returned. –1: No tool with the specified name found in the tool table or all qualifying tools are locked. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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0 = simulation 2-D graphics during programming active? 1 = yes 0 = no Generate graphics during programming (soft key AUTO DRAW) active? 1 = yes 0 = no HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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0 = no 1 = yes M101 active (visible condition)? 0 = no 1 = yes M136 active? 0 = no 1 = yes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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TS probe type from TYPE column of the touch probe table (tchprobe.tp) Type of TT tool touch probe from CfgTT/type. Key name of the active tool touch probe TT from CfgProbes/activeTT. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Read data of the current tool (system string) 10950 Current tool name. 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Comply with the documentation from HEIDENHAIN, the machine tool builder, and suppliers. The FN 19: PLC function transfers up to two numerical values or Q parameters to the PLC. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Comply with the documentation from HEIDENHAIN, the machine tool builder, and suppliers. The FN 29: PLC function transfers up to eight numerical values or Q parameters to the PLC. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The saver is based on a transaction model. A transaction is made up of multiples steps that are executed together, thereby ensuring an orderly and defined processing of the table entries. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Q parameters to the table SQL INSERT creates a new table row SQL SELECT reads out a single values from a table and does not open any transaction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If this value is then use in an inch program for the purpose of positioning (L X+Q1800), then an incorrect position will be the result. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
1 faulty read operation The HANDLE QL1 syntax is the transaction designated by the QL1 parameter The value is copied from the so-called result set (intermediate memory) to the bound parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Database: column name: define table name and table column (separate with . ) Table name: synonym or path with filename of the table Column name: name displayed in the table editor HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
20 SQL Q5 "SELECT Meas_No,Meas_X,Meas_Y, Meas_Z FROM Tab_Example WHERE Meas_No<20" Example: selection of table rows with the WHERE function and Q parameters . . . 20 SQL Q5 "SELECT Meas_No,Meas_X,Meas_Y, Meas_Z FROM Tab_Example WHERE Meas_No==:’Q11’" HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Less than or equal to <= Greater than > Greater than or equal to >= empty IS NULL Not empty IS NOT NULL Linking multiple conditions: Logical AND Logical OR HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Program the Q parameter containing the index The row (n=0) is read if nothing is specified The optional syntax elements IGNORE UNBOUND and UNDEFINE MISSING are intended for the machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Database: Index for SQL result: Row number within the result set Program the row number directly Program the Q parameter containing the index The row (n=0) is assigned a value if none is specified HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Parameter No. for result (return value for the control): 0 successful transaction 1 successful transaction Database: SQL access ID: Define Q parameters for the HANDLE (for identifying the transaction) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Parameter No. for result (return value for the control): 0 successful transaction 1 successful transaction Database: SQL access ID: Define Q parameters for the HANDLE (for identifying the transaction) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
HANDLE (for identifying the transaction) Database: Index to SQL result: Row that remains in the result set Program the row number directly Program the Q parameter containing the index HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
"Application example", page 428 Example 0 BEGIN PGM SQL MM 1 SQL SELECT QS1800 "SELECT WMAT FROM my_table Read and save a value WHERE NO==3" 2 END PGM SQL MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Q10 = 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The first character of a text string starts internally at the 0-position 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 Tool-carrier kinematics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Tool radius R (tool table or TOOL DEF block) Delta value DR from the tool table Delta value DR from the TOOL CALL block The control remembers the current tool radius even if the power is interrupted. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Dimensional data of the main program Parameter value Metric system (mm) Q113 = 0 Imperial system (inch) Q113 = 1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Tilting the working plane with spatial (workpiece) angles instead of spindle head angles: Coordinates for rotary axes calculated by the control. Coordinates Parameter value A axis Q120 B axis Q121 C axis Q122 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 exceed- Q199 = 2.0 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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M (miscellaneous) function in a STOP block: To program an interruption of program run, press the STOP key Enter a miscellaneous function M Example 87 STOP M6 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
■ 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The coordinate values on the control screen reference the machine datum. Switch the display of coordinates in the status display to REF . Further information: "Status displays", page 94 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Further information: "Showing the workpiece blank in the working space (option 20)", page 710 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If the M130 function is combined with a cycle call, the control will interrupt the execution with an error message. Effect M130 functions blockwise in straight-line blocks without tool radius compensation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M98 becomes effective at the end of the block. Example: 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you change the spindle speed by using the spindle override, the control changes the feed rate accordingly. Effect M136 becomes effective at the start of the block. You can cancel M136 by programming M137. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The initial state is restored after finishing or canceling a machining cycle. Effect M109 and M110 become effective at the start of the block. M109 and M110 can be canceled with M111. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
PGM CALL the working plane is tilted with Cycle 19 or with the PLANE function M120 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The coordinates are entered with the orange axis direction buttons or the ASCII keyboard. Effect To cancel handwheel positioning, program M118 once again without coordinate input. M118 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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For this purpose, program at least the spindle axis with its permitted range of traverse in the M118 function (e.g. M118 Z5) and select the VT axis on the handwheel. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Effect M140 is effective only in the NC block in which itis programmed. M140 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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There is a danger of collision during these compensating movements! Do not combine M118 with M140 when using machines with head rotation axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M141 functions only for movements with straight-line blocks. Effect M141 is effective only in the NC block in which M141 is programmed. M141 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M143 becomes effective at the start of the block. M143 deletes the entries in columns SPA, SPB, and SPC in the preset table; reactivating the corresponding preset table line does not activate the deleted basic rotation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
When a power interruption occurs 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Effect The M197 function acts blockwise and is only effective on outside corners. Example L X... Y... RL M197 DL0.876 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can rapidly navigate with the cursor or mouse and select functions in the tree diagram. The control displays online help for the selected function in the window on the right. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 machin- See Cycle- ing positions Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
ACC is also advantageous during standard roughing. When you use the ACC feature, you must enter the number of tool cuts CUT for the corresponding tool in the TOOL.T tool table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Further information: "Status displays", page 94 To deactivate ACC: Set the soft key to OFF If ACC is active, the control shows the icon in the position display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP Select the FUNCTION PARAXCOMP DISPLAY function Define the parallel axis whose movements the control is to take into account in the position display of the associated principal axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(no. 300203). Your machine tool builder can also activate the PARAXCOMP functions permanently using a machine parameter. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
& character. The axis with the & character then refers to the principal axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Your machine tool builder will define the calculation of possible offset values (X_OFFS, Y_OFFS and Z_OFFS from the preset table) for the axes positioned with the operator in the presetToAlignAxis machine parameter & (no. 300203). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Proceed as follows for the definition: Show the soft-key row with special functions Press the PROGRAM FUNCTIONS soft key Select FUNCTION PARAX Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE OFF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
10 FUNCTION PARAXMODE OFF Restore standard axis configuration 11 L Z+0 W+0 R0 FMAX M91 Reset the principal axis and minor axis 12 L M30 13 END PGM PAR MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you try to copy a file that does not exist, the control generates an error message. FILE DELETE does not generate an error message if you try to delete a non-existing file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Incremental values always refer to the datum which was last valid (this may be a datum which has already been shifted). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
DATUM TABLE block, then the control uses the datum table previously selected with SEL TABLE or the datum table activated in the Program run, single block or Program run, full sequence operating mode (status M). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Show the soft-key row with special functions Press the PROGRAM FUNCTIONS soft key Select transformations Select the TRANS DATUM datum shift Press the RESET DATUM SHIFT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If necessary, note down the counter value and enter it again via the MOD menu after execution. You can use Cycle 225 to engrave the current counter value into the workpiece. Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
51 FUNCTION COUNT INC Increment the counter value 52 FUNCTION COUNT REPEAT LBL 11 Repeat the machining operations if more parts are to be machined. 53 M30 54 END PGM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the READ FILE soft key. The control displays the File name = dialog message. Enter the path and name of the file you want to insert HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Find text : dialog prompt 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Navigation using the control's 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The names of tables and table columns must start with a letter and must not contain an arithmetic operator (e.g., +). Due to SQL commands, these characters can cause problems when inputting data or reading it out. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Proceed as follows for the definition: Show the soft-key row with special functions Press the PROGRAM FUNCTIONS soft key Press the FUNCTION SPINDLE soft key Press the RESET SPINDLE-PULSE soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the PROGRAM FUNCTIONS soft key 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the RESET FEED DWELL soft key You can also reset the dwell time by entering D-TIME 0. The control automatically resets the FUNCTION FEED DWELL function at the end of a program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the PROGRAM FUNCTIONS soft key FUNCTION DWELL soft key Press the DWELL TIME soft key Define the duration in seconds Alternatively, press the DWELL REVOLUTIONS soft key Define the number of spindle revolutions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Lift-off in the tool axis direction with M148 Further information: "Automatically retracting the tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148", page 487 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Show the soft-key row with special functions Press the PROGRAM FUNCTIONS soft key Press the FUNCTION LIFTOFF soft key Press the LIFTOFF ANGLE TCS soft key Enter the SPB angle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the FUNCTION LIFTOFF soft key Press the LIFTOFF RESET soft key You can also reset the lift-off with M149. The control automatically resets the FUNCTION LIFTOFF function at the end of a program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Reduce display value of rotary axes M128 Define the behavior of the control when positioning the rotary axes M138 Selection of tilted axes M144 Calculate machine kinematics LN blocks Three-dimensional tool compensation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The mirrored rotary axis has no effect on the tilt specified in the PLANE function used, because only the movement of the rotary axis is mirrored HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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0. The control only supports tilting the working plane with spindle axis Z. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
PLANE function. While the animation plays, the control highlights the soft key of the selected PLANE function with a blue color. Soft key Function Switch on the animation mode Select the desired animation (highlighted in blue) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
In the Distance-To-Go display (ACTDST and REFDST) the control shows, during tilting (MOVE or TURN mode) in the rotary axis, the distance to go to the calculated final position of the rotary axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 690 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The result is identical for both perspectives, as the following comparison shows. Example PLANE SPATIAL SPA+45 SPB+0 SPC+90 ... A-B-C C-B-A Home position A0° B0° C0° Home position A0° B0° C0° A+45° C+90° B+0° B+0° C+90° A+45° HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Spatial angle C?: Rotational angle SPC about the (non-tilted) Z axis. Input range from -359.9999 to +359.9999 Continue with the positioning properties Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can select the desired positioning behavior. Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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"Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 Example 5 PLANE PROJECTED PROPR+24 PROMIN+24 ROT+30 ..Abbreviations used: PROJECTED Projected PROPR Principal plane PROMIN Minor plane Rotation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The 0° axis is the X axis Continue with the positioning properties Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 Example 5 PLANE EULER EULPR45 EULNU20 EULROT22 ..HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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X axis shift- ed by the precession angle EULROT Rotation angle: angle describing the rotation of the tilted machining plane around the tilted Z axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
This behavior is independent of the configuration of the machine parameters. You can select the desired positioning behavior. Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If the normal vector has no X component, the base vector corresponds to the original X axis If the normal vector has no Y component, the base vector corresponds to the original Y axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 Base vector : X, Y, and components NX, NY, NZ Normal vector : X, Y, and components HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Point 1 and Point 2 (right-hand rule). You can select the desired positioning behavior. Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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"Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 Example 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Continue with the positioning properties Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 Example 5 PLANE RELATIV SPB-45 ..Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning RELATIVE Relative to HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The SEQ, TABLE ROT and COORD ROT functions have no effect in conjunction with PLANE AXIAL. The PLANE AXIAL function does not take basic rotation into account. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Input range: –99999.9999° to +99999.9999° Continue with the positioning properties Further information: "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 554 Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning AXIAL In the axial direction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The mirrored rotary axis has no effect on the tilt specified in the PLANE function used, because only the movement of the rotary axis is mirrored HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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FAUTO (feed rate from the TOOL CALL 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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MB MAX positions the tool just before the software limit switch. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Define and activate the PLANE function 14 L A+Q120 C+Q122 F2000 Position the rotary axis with the values calculated by the control. Define machining in the tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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3 If only one solution is within the traverse range, the control selects this solution 4 If neither solution is within the traverse range, the control displays the Entered angle not permitted error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If no transformation type was specified, the control uses the COORD ROT transformation type for the PLANE functions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
TOOL CALL 5 Z S4500 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+0 SPB-90 SPC+0 STAY The tilt angle must be precisely adapted to the tool angle, otherwise the control will generate an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
13 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+0 SPB-45 SPC+0 MOVE DIST50 Define and activate the PLANE function F1000 14 M128 Activate M128 15 L IB-17 F1000 Set the incline angle Define machining in the tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M116 is effective in the working plane. Reset M116 with M117. At the end of the program, M116 is automatically canceled. M116 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
10° +20° 10° 340° –30° Effect M126 becomes effective at the start of the block. To cancel M126, enter M127. At the end of program, M126 is automatically canceled. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
C axis to the programmed value L C+180 FMAX M94 Effect M94 is effective only in the NC block where it is programmed. M94 becomes effective at the start of the block. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M128. The tool length must refer to the spherical center of the tool tip. If M128 is active, the control shows the TCPM symbol in the status display HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Enter M129 to cancel M128. The control will also cancel M128 if you select a new program in a program run operating mode. Example: Feed rate of 1000 mm/min for compensation movements L X+0 Y+38.5 IB-15 RL F125 M128 F1000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M138 becomes effective at the start of the block. You can cancel M138 by reprogramming it without specifying any axes. Example Perform the above-mentioned functions only in the tilting axis C. L Z+100 R0 FMAX M138 C HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M144 becomes effective at the start of the block. M144 does not work in connection with M128 or the Tilt Working Plane function. You can cancel M144 by programming M145. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
NC program for possible contour damages. Defining FUNCTION TCPM Select the special functions Select the programming aids Select FUNCTION TCPM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
13 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP ... Feed rate refers to the tool tip 14 FUNCTION TCPM F CONT ... Feed rate is interpreted as the speed of the tool along the contour HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Rotary axis coordinates are spatial angles 20 L A+0 B+45 C+0 F MAX Set tool orientation to B+45 degrees (spatial angle). Define space angle A and C with 0 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
13 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP AXIS SPAT PATHCTRL AXIS Tool tip moves along a straight line 14 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP AXIS POS PATHCTRL VECTOR Tool tip and tool directional vector move in one plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(simultaneous turning). The use of this function only makes sense for control in turning mode (Option 50). Currently, this software option is only supported on the TNC 640. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
When you select a new NC program in the Program run, single block or Program run, full sequence operating modes, the control automatically cancels the TCPM function. Example 25 FUNCTION RESET TCPM Reset FUNCTION TCPM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(3D radius compensation with definition of the tool orientation). Cutting is usually with the lateral surface of the tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
> 0 Prog Behavior with M107 With M107 the control suppresses the error message. Effect M107 takes effect at the end of block. You can reset M107 with M108. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can suppress the error message with the M107 function. The control will not warn you if there is a danger of contour damage due to tool oversizes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
NZ-0.8764339 F1000 M3 Straight line with 3-D compensation X, Y, Z: Compensated coordinates of the straight-line end point NX, NY, NZ: Components of the surface-normal vector Feed rate Miscellaneous function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Program a safe tool position before the tilting movement, if necessary. Carefully test the NC program or program section in the Program run, single block operating mode HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Compensated coordinates of the straight-line end point NX, NY, NZ: Components of the surface-normal vector TX, TY, TZ: Components of the normalized vector for workpiece orientation Feed rate Miscellaneous function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
There are two ways to define the tool orientation: In an LN block with the components TX, TY and TZ In an L block by indicating the coordinates of the rotary axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Straight line X, Y, Z: Compensated coordinates of the straight-line end point B, C: Coordinates of the rotary axes for tool orien- tation Radius Compensation Feed rate Miscellaneous function HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
DR2 for 3-D radius compensation. If you activate FUNCTION PROG PATH, the interpretation of the programmed path as the contour is effective for 3-D compensation movements until you deactivate the function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The basis for this is the real-time operating system HeROS 5 in conjunction with the ADP (Advanced Dynamic Prediction) function of the TNC 620. This enables the control to also efficiently process NC programs with high point densities. From 3-D model to NC program...
Avoid the output of the feed rate in every NC block. This would negatively influence the control’s velocity profile HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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3 Q52 = 1350 ; FEED RATE FOR MILLING 25 L Z+250 R0 FMAX 26 L X+235 Y-25 FQ50 27 L Z+35 28 L Z+33.2571 FQ51 29 L X+321.7562 Y-24.9573 Z+33.3978 FQ52 30 L X+320.8251 Y-24.4338 Z+33.8311 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Normal tolerance in Cycle 32: Between 0.010 mm and 0.020 mm Normal chord error in the CAM system: Smaller than 0.005 mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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L and permissible contour tolerance TA: T ~ K x L x TA K = 0.0175 [1/°] Example: L = 10 mm, TA = 0.1°: T = 0.0175 mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Without a pallet changer you can use pallet tables to process NC programs with different presets in sequence with just one press of NC Start. The file name of a pallet table must always begin with a letter. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Number of the pallet preset Optional field This entry is only required if pallet presets are used. W-STATUS Execution status Optional field This entry is only required for tool- oriented machining. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Insert as last line in the table Delete the last line in the table Add several lines at end of table Copy the current value Insert the copied value Select beginning of line HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Select end of line Find text or value Sort or hide table columns Edit the current field Sort by column contents Miscellaneous functions, e.g. saving Open file path selection HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Using the arrow keys, select the desired column. Press the INSERT COLUMN soft key Press the ENT key You can remove the column with the DELETE COLUMN soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Scroll through the NC program with the arrow keys Press the END PGM PAL soft key The control returns to the pallet table. A machine parameter defines how the control is to react after an error. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If you interrupt the processing of pallet tables, the control always suggests the previously selected NC block of the interrupted NC program for the BLOCK SCAN function. Further information: "Block scan in pallet programs", page 732 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If necessary, check the active pallet preset in the PAL tab Check the traverse movements of the machine Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Changing the machine statuses with a miscellaneous function (e.g. M13) Writing to the configuration (e.g. WRITE KINEMATICS) Traverse range switchover Cycle 32 Tolerance Tilting the working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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SP-B, SP-C, You can enter safety positions for the axes. The SP-U, SP-V, control only approaches these positions if the SP-W machine tool builder processes them in the NC macros. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you want to start machining again, change the W-STATUS to BLANK. If you change the status in the PAL line, all FIX and PGM lines below this line are automatically changed, too. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Changing the machine statuses with a miscellaneous function (e.g. M13) Writing to the configuration (e.g. WRITE KINEMATICS) Traverse range switchover Cycle 32 Tolerance Tilting the working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Times at which manual interventions in the machine are required The tool usage test function has to be enabled and switched on to ensure you get all information! Further information: "Tool usage test", page 254 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Pallet, Fixture or Program is locked Pallet or Fixture is not enabled for machin- This line is currently being processed in Program run, single block or Program run, full sequence and cannot be edited HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Edit opened job list Collapse or expand tree structure INSERT REMOVE Shows the soft keys INSERT BEFORE, INSERT AFTER and REMOVE Insert a new Pallet, Fixture or Program before the cursor position HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
In the pallet management Further information: "Pallet Management", page 597 The control opens the pallet table (.p) in the Batch Process Manager as a job list. Directly in the Batch Process Manager HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Locked: Lock the selected line Editing possible: The selected line cannot be edited Confirm your entries by pressing the ENT key. Repeat the steps if required Press the EDIT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The following entries can be changed: Name Datum table Preset Locked Editing possible Confirm the edited entries by pressing the ENT key. The control adopts the changes. Press the EDIT soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can execute the job list using the pallet management Further information: "Processing pallet table", page 603 The control opens the job list as a pallet table in the pallet management (.p). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control carries out a self-test. If the control does not register an error, it displays the Traverse reference points dialog. If the control registers an error, it issues an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Only confirm the pop-up window with YES if the axis positions match Despite confirmation, at first only move the axis carefully If there are discrepancies or you have any doubts, contact your machine tool builder HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press and hold the axis direction button for each axis until the reference point has been traversed The control is now ready for operation in the Manual operation mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If the machine does not have any absolute encoders, the position of the rotary axes must be confirmed. The position shown in the pop-up window is the last position before the control was switched off. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Always shut down the control Only turn off the main switch after being prompted on the screen HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
"Spindle speed S, feed rate F and miscellaneous function M", page 637 If a moving task is active on the machine, the control displays the control in operation symbol. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you are in the Jog increment menu, you can switch off incremental jog positioning with the SWITCH OFF soft key. The input range for the infeed is from 0.001 mm to 10 mm. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
An active handwheel must be deactivated before another handwheel can be selected. Refer to your machine manual. This feature must be enabled and adapted by the machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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NC STOP key (machine-dependent function, key can be exchanged by the machine manufacturer) Handwheel Spindle speed potentiometer Feed rate potentiometer Cable connection, not available with the HR 550FS wireless handwheel HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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STEP ON or OFF: Incremental jog active or inactive. If the function is active, the control additionally displays the current traversing step Soft-key row: Selection of various functions, described in the following sections HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If this happens you must reduce the distance to the handwheel holder in which the radio receiver is integrated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press END The MOD operating mode includes a function for commissioning and configuring the handwheel. Further information: "Configuring the HR 550FS wireless handwheel", page 770 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Move the active axis in the negative direction with the - key To deactivate the handwheel, press the handwheel key on the HR 5xx Now you can operate the control via the operating panel again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the KBD soft key to activate the potentiometers of the machine operating panel The control issues a warning if the handwheel potentiometers are still active after the handwheel has been deactivated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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10. By also pressing the CTRL key, you can increase the counting increment by a factor of 100 when pressing F1 or F2. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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NC block after which the new traversing block is to be inserted Activate the handwheel Press the Generate NC block key on the handwheel The control inserts a complete traversing block containing all axis positions selected through the MOD function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Further information: "Returning to the contour", page 733 On/off switch for the Tilt working plane function (handwheel soft keys MOP and then 3D) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
To activate the feed rate limit F MAX, proceed as follows: Operating mode: Press the Positioning w/ Manual Data Input key Press the F MAX soft key Enter the desired maximum feed rate Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
In this chapter you will find explanations of the functions that are additionally available on a control with functional safety. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Safe operating stop. Provides protection against unexpected start of the drives Safely-limited speed. Prevents the drives from exceeding the specified speed limits when the protective door is opened HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If necessary, move to a safe position before approaching the test positions Watch out for possible collisions Refer to your machine manual. The location of the test position is specified by your machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
SOM_1 is active, the axes and spindles are brought to a stop, because only then will you be allowed to open the guard doors in SOM_1. Select the Manual operation mode Shift the soft-key row Switch on/off feed rate limit HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Never change the number of rows in the copied tables! If you want to reactivate the table, this may lead to problems. To activate the preset table copied to another directory you have to copy it back to the TNC:\table\ directory HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If the preset set manually is active, the control displays the text PR MAN(0) in the status display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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(the row number is the preset number) If needed, select the column in the preset table that you want to change Use the soft keys to select one of the available entry possibilities HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If inch display is active: Enter the value in inches, and the control will internally convert the entered values to mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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(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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the LOCK / UNLOCK PASSWORD soft key Enter the password in the pop-up window Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key: The control writes ### in the LOCKED column. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the LOCK / UNLOCK PASSWORD soft key Enter the password in the pop-up window Confirm with the OK soft key or with the ENT key The control rescinds the write-protection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Use Cycle 247 in order to activate presets from the preset table during program run. In Cycle 247 you define the number of the preset to be activated. Further information: Cycle Programming User's Manual HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If the tool in the tool axis has already been set, set the display of the tool axis to the length L of the tool or enter the sum Z=L+d. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
If you try to set a preset in a locked axis, the control will issue either a warning or an error message, depending on what the machine tool builder has defined. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Always set a preset in all three principal axes. This clearly and correctly defines the preset. That way you also taken into account possible deviations resulting from the tilting of the axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Setting the centerline as preset Touch probe system data See Cycle Program- management ming User's Manual For more information about the touch probe table, refer to the User’s Manual for Cycle Programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control closes the pop-up window. Probe the second touch point If necessary, set the preset End the probing function If the handwheel is active you cannot start the probing cycles. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Probe hole (inside circle) automatically Probe stud (outside circle) automatically Probe a model circle (center point of several elements) Select a paraxial probing direction for probing of holes, studs and model circles HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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°) Automatic probing routine: Pre-position touch probe HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Take the starting angle of the first probing process into account in pre-positioning; for example, at a starting angle of 0° the control will first probe in the positive direction of the reference axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
FN16DefaultPath (no. 102202), the control will store the TCHPRMAN.html file in the TNC:\ main directory. Operating notes: If you run several touch probes cycles in a row, the control stores the measured values below each other. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Enter the datum number in the Number in table? input field Press the ENTER IN DATUM TABLE soft key The control saves the datum in the indicated datum table under the entered number. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
ENTRY IN LOCKED LINE soft key and enter the password to overwrite the active preset The control displays a note if a table row cannot be written to because of disabling. The probing function itself is not interrupted. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the OK soft key for the values to take effect Press the CANCEL soft key to terminate the calibrating function. The control logs the calibration process in the TCHPRMAN.html file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
180°, and then executes another probing routine. The center offset (CAL_OF in tchprobe.tp) is determined in addition to the radius by probing from opposite orientations. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control logs the calibration process in the TCHPRMAN.html file. Refer to your machine manual. In order to be able to determine ball-tip center misalignment, the control needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The control logs the calibration process in the TCHPRMAN.html file. Refer to your machine manual. In order to be able to determine ball-tip center misalignment, the control needs to be specially prepared by the machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
This is regardless of whether you want to use a touch-probe cycle in automatic mode or Manual operation mode. For more information about the touch probe table, refer to the User’s Manual for Cycle Programming HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
SET BASIC ROTATION or SET TABLE ROTATION soft key. The behavior of the control during presetting depends on the setting in the machine parameter chkTiltingAxes (no. 204601). Further information: "Introduction", page 654 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the BASIC ROT. IN PRESET TABLE soft key If appropriate, the control opens the Overwrite active preset? menu. Press the OVERWRITE PRESET soft key The control saves the basic rotation in the preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control deletes the basic rotation from the preset table, and inserts the offset. Or press KEEP BASIC ROT. The control inserts the offset in the preset table, and the basic rotation also remains. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Or enter Offset of rotary table: 0 Apply with the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key Or apply with the SET TABLE ROTATION soft key To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
2nd point is on the reference axis, in a positive direction from the first point 3rd point is on the minor axis, in a positive direction of the desired workpiece coordinate system HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the BASIC ROT. IN PRESET TABLE soft key To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key The control saves the 3-D basic rotation in the columns SPA, SPB, and SPC of the preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
With an active datum shift the determined value is with respect to the current preset (possibly a manual preset from the Manual operation mode). The datum shift is included in the position display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
661 Further information: "Writing measured values from the touch-probe cycles to the preset table", page 662 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
661 Further information: "Writing measured values from the touch-probe cycles to the preset table", page 662 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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If you activate the offset, the control automatically writes the positions and the offset or only the positions to the preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control needs at least three touch points to calculate outside or inside circles, e.g. with circle segments. More precise results are obtained with four touch points. If possible, always pre-position the touch probe to the center. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key Once the probing routine is completed, the control displays the current coordinates of the circle center and the circle radius. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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661 Further information: "Writing measured values from the touch-probe cycles to the preset table", page 662 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
This way you can determine the positions once, and then store them in the principal axis as well as in the secondary axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Finding the coordinates of a corner point on the working plane Find the coordinates of the corner point. Further information: "Corner as preset", page 678 The control displays the coordinates of the probed corner as preset. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
(option 8)", page 535 The control functions for tilting the working plane are coordinate transformations. The working plane is always perpendicular to the direction of the tool axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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(3-D tool length compensation). The control only supports the Tilt working plane function in combination with the spindle axis Z. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The behavior of the control during presetting depends on the setting in the optional machine parameter chkTiltingAxes (no. 204601): Further information: "Introduction", page 654 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Editing an NC block Modifying Q parameter values with the Q INFO soft key Switching the operating modes Restore the contextual reference via repetition of the required NC blocks HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
165 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 378 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 289 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
$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 176 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
MOD menu Graphic settings you and decrease the Model quality and in that way increase the speed of simulation. If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact. Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The high-resolution 3-D view enables you to display the surface of the machined workpiece in greater detail. Using a simulated light source, the control creates realistic light and shadow conditions. Press the 3-D view soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Activate measuring If measuring is activated, the control shows the corresponding coordinates in close proxim- ity if you position the mouse cursor on the 3-D graphics of the workpiece. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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A powerful zoom function is available in order for you to quickly recognize the details for the displayed tool paths. The control displays traverse movements in rapid traverse in red. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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The sectional plan is automatically reset when the control is restarted. You can also move the sectional plane to its default position manually: Press the soft key for resetting the sectional planes soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Function Program run, full sequence / Program run, single block Test Run The control displays the tool in various colors: Red: Tool is in effect Blue: Tool is retracted HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Display the current traverse range This shows the traverse ranges config- ured by the machine tool builder and can be selected accordingly. Switch monitoring function on or off Display machine reference point HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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With BLK FORM CYLINDER, a cuboid is depicted as the workpiece blank in the working space With BLK FORM ROTATION , no workpiece blanks is depicted in the working space HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
NC program in pages: Soft key Functions Go back one screen in the NC program Go forward one screen in the NC - program Select start of program Select end of program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Test the NC program at the later machining position (BLANK IN WORK SPACE) Program a safe intermediate position after the tool change and before prepositioning Carefully test the NC program in the Program run, single block operating mode HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Test Run operating mode. This macro will simulate the exact behavior of the machine. In doing so, the machine tool builder often changes the simulated tool change position. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Starting the program run from a certain block Optional block skip Edit the tool table TOOL.T Checking and changing Q parameters Superimpose handwheel positioning Functions for graphic simulation Additional status display HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Change setting for the optional programmed interruption with Change setting for the programmed skipping of NC blocks with During major errors, the control automatically aborts the program run (e.g., during a cycle call with stationary spindle). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Refer to your machine manual. 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control selects the mode of traverse and the associated parameters automatically. If the traverse mode or the parameters have not been correctly preselected, you are unable to reset them manually. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Right-handed thread: the main spindle turns clockwise when moving into the workpiece, counter-clockwise when retracting from it; left-handed thread: main spindle turns counter-clockwise when moving into the workpiece and clockwise when retracting from it HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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YES soft key. The control hides Retraction selectedmode. Initialize the machine: if required, cross the reference points Establish the desired machine condition: If required, reset the tilted working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The BLOCK SCAN function must not be used in conjunction with the following functions: Active stretch filter Touch probe cycles 0, 1, 3, and 4 during the search phase of mid-program startup HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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After an internal stop, you would like to start in block 12 in the third machining operation of LBL 1. In the pop-up window enter the following data: Start-up at: N =12 Repetitions = 3 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Mid-program startup to the next start-up point: Press the CONTINUE BLOCK SCAN soft key Enter the NC block where you wish to start If you changed the machine status: Press the NC Start key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Enter the desired point number in the Point number = input field. The first point in the point pattern has the point number 0. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Press the ADVANCED soft key if required The control expands the pop-up window. Press the SELECT LAST BLOCK soft key to select the last saved interruption Press the NC Start key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Repeat the process for all axes If the tool is located in the tool axis below the starting point, then the control offers the tool axis as the first traverse direction. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the INSERT soft key Delete / symbol In the Programming mode you select the block in which the character is to be erased Press the REMOVE soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
END key. Exiting MOD functions Exit the MOD functions: Press the END soft key or the END key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
System settings Set the system time Define the network connection Network: IP configuration Diagnostic functions Bus diagnosis Diagnosis of Drives HEROS information General information Version information License information Machine times HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You can change the Counter settings via soft key as follows: Soft key Meaning Reset count Increase count Lower count You can also enter the values directly with a connected mouse. Further information: "Defining a counter", page 512 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Proceed as follows to restrict external access: In the MOD menu, select the Machine settings group Select the External access menu Set the EXTERNAL ACCESS ON/OFF soft key to OFF Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The settings are kept even after the control has been restarted. You can only deactivate the protection zone by deleting all values or pressing the EMPTY EVERYTHING soft key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
MOD function. When you select a kinematics model for the test run this does not affect machine kinematics. Ensure that you have selected the correct kinematics in the Test Run operating mode for checking your workpiece. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Press the NTP off soft key in order to select the Synchronize the time over NTP server entry Enter hostnames or the URL of an TNP server Press the Add soft key Press the OK soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
REF ACTL Reference position; actual position relative to the machine datum REF NOML Reference position; nominal position relative to the machine datum Servo lag; difference between nominal and actual positions HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Open the RS232 folder. The control 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
With the state of the RTS line (optional), you can define 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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Starting TNCremo under Windows Click on <Start>, <Programs>, <HEIDENHAIN Applications>, <TNCremo> When you start TNCremo for the first time, it automatically tries to set up a connection with the control. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Further information: "Available tool types", page 266 End TNCremo Select <File>, <Exit> You can open the context-sensitive help function of the TNCremo software by pressing the F1 key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Only active if a second, optional Ethernet interface is avail- able on the control hardware Computer Name displayed for the control in your compa- name ny network HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Only activate this function if the optionally available second Ethernet interface should be accessed externally for diagnostic purposes via the control. Only do so after instruction by our Service Department HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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IP address in the machine network. You can also select settings for these devices. Advanced options button: Additional settings for the DNS/DHCP server. Set stan- dard values button: Set factory settings. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Status log Display of status information and error messages. Press the Clear button to delete the contents of the Status Log window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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IP address for a host name in the firewall. Advanced options These settings are only intended for your network specialists Set standard Resets the settings to the default values values recommended by HEIDENHAIN HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Remove the battery from the touch probe Insert the battery into the touch probe The control connects to the touch probe and creates a new row in the table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
The control creates a new row in the table. If necessary, highlight the row with the cursor Enter the touch probe data on the right side The control immediately saves the entered data in the machine parameters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
You only need to change the signal strength if there is interference. Select the strength of the radio signal You only need to change the signal strength if there is interference. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Stylus deflected or not deflected Collision Collision or no collision recognized Battery status Display of the battery quality If the charge is less than the displayed bar, then the control outputs a warning. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Connect HR button To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press the END button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Click on the Set power button The control displays the three available power settings. Click on the desired setting. To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press the END button HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 771 Further information: "Selecting the transmitter power", page 771 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Select the backup file in the control’s file manager (e.g., BKUP-2013-12-12_.zip) The control opens the pop-up window for the backup. Press Emergency Stop Press the OK soft key to start the backup process HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Proceed as follows in order to have the actual system names of the parameters be shown: Press the Screen layout key Press the SHOW SYSTEM NAME soft key Follow the same procedure to return to the standard display. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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M5: Display spindle position if spindle is in position control and with M5 Show or hide soft key preset table True: Soft key preset table is not displayed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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ON: With new BLK form in the test run, the tool paths are reset OFF: With new BLK form in the test run, the tool paths are not reset HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Setting the coordinate systems for the display Coordinate system for the datum shift WorkplaneSystem: Datum is displayed in the system of the tilted plane, WPL-CS WorkpieceSystem: Datum is displayed in the workpiece coordinate system, W-CS HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Maximum permissible measuring error with tool measurement 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 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Approach behavior on a slot wall in a cylindrical surface LineNormal: Approach with straight line CircleTangential: Approach with an arc movement M function for spindle orientation in machining cycles -1: Spindle orientation directly via NC HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Advanced switching time of spindle –999999999 to 999999999: The spindle is stopped at this time before reaching the bottom of the thread HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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TRUE: For small thread depths the spindles speed is limited to the extent that for about 1/3 of the time it runs at a constant speed FALSE: No limitation of the spindle speed HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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TRUE: Paraxial positioning blocks permitted FALSE: Paraxial positioning blocks locked Line number up to which identical syntax elements are searched for 500 to 50000: Search for selected elements with up/down arrow keys HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 751 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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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 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
5 x USB (1 x front USB 2.0; 4 x rear USB 3.0) ■ Ambient temperature Operation: 5 °C to +45 °C ■ Storage: –35 °C to +65 °C HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Any text string in quotation marks (“”) Number of program section repeats REP 1 to 65 534 (5, 0) Error number in Q parameter function FN14 0 to 1199 (4, 0) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Via straight line: tangential or perpendicular the contour ■ Via circular arc Free contourprogramming FK free contour programming in HEIDENHAIN conversational format (FK) with graphic support for workpiece drawings not dimensioned for NC HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Graphical simulation before a program run, also while another program is being run Display modes Plan view / projection in 3 planes / 3-D view / 3-D line graphics Detail enlargement HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Multiple datum tables for storing workpiece-specific datums Touch probe cycles Calibrating the touch probe Compensation of workpiece misalignment, manual or automatic Presetting, manual or automatic Automatic workpiece measurement Tools can be measured automatically HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Communication with external PC applications over COM component Advanced Programming Features (option 19) Expanded programming functions FK free contour programming: Programming in HEIDENHAIN conversational format with graphic support for workpiece drawings not dimensioned for NC HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Simple and convenient specification of presets Selecting graphical features of contour sections from conversational programs KinematicsOpt (option 48) Optimizing the machine kinematics Backup/restore active kinematics Test active kinematics Optimize active kinematics HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Active Vibration Damping – AVD (option 46) Active vibration damping Damping of machine oscillations to improve the workpiece surface Batch Process Manager (option 154) Batch process manager Planning of production orders HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
M126 Shorter-path traverse of rotary axes ■ Reset M126 M127 ■ M128 Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with tilted axes (TCPM) ■ M129 Reset M128 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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NOMINAL positions at end of block ■ M145 Reset M144 ■ M141 Suppress touch probe monitoring ■ M148 Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop ■ Reset M148 M149 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 20.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Specifications Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Control loops Maximum 8 control 18 maximum loops (including up to...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: PC software Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 ConfigDesign for the configuration of Available Not available machine parameters TNCanalyzer for the analysis and evaluation Available Not available...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Tool compensation In the working plane and tool length Radius compensated contour look ahead for up to 99 X, with option 21...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Constant contouring speed relative to the path of the tool center or relative to the tool's cutting edge Parallel operation: Creating programs while another...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Q parameter programming: Standard mathematical functions Formula entry String processing Local Q parameters QL Nonvolatile Q parameters QR Changing parameters during program interruption FN15:PRINT –...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Graphic support 2-D programming graphics REDRAW function (REDRAW) – Show grid lines as the background – 3-D line graphics Test graphics (plan view, projection on 3 planes, 3-D...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Datum tables: Storing workpiece-specific datums Preset table Preset management Line 0 of the preset table can be edited manually – Pallet management...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 CAM support: Loading of contours from DXF data X, option 42 X, option 42 Load contours from Step data and Iges data X, option 42 –...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Status displays: Positions, spindle speed, feed rate Larger depiction of position display, Manual operation Additional status display, form view Display of the handwheel path during machining with...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Miscellaneous functions Effect TNC 620 iTNC 530 Program STOP/Spindle STOP/Coolant OFF Optional program STOP Stop program/Spindle STOP/Coolant OFF/ Clear status display (depending on machine parameter)/Return jump to block 1...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Effect TNC 620 iTNC 530 M112 Enter contour transitions between any two contour transi- – (recommended: tions Cycle 32) M113 Reset M112 M114 Automatic compensation of machine geometry when –...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Touch probe cycles in the Manual operation and Electronic handwheel modes of operation Cycle TNC 620 iTNC 530 Touch-probe table for managing 3-D touch probes –...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in programming Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Switching the operating mode while Permitted Permitted a block is being edited File handling: Save file function...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Datum table: Sorting function by values within Available Not available an axis Resetting the table Available Not available Hiding axes that are not present...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Handling of error messages: Call via ERR key Call via HELP key Help with error messages Switching the operating mode Help menu is closed when the...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Programming minor axes: Syntax FUNCTION PARAXCOMP: Available Not available Define the behavior of the display and the paths of traverse Syntax FUNCTION PARAXMODE:...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in Test Run, operation Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Arrangement of soft-key rows and Arrangement of soft-key rows and soft-keys varies depending on the soft keys within the rows active screen layout.
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in Manual Operation, functionality Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Jog increment function The jog increment can be defined The jog increment applies for both...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in Manual Operation, operation Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Capturing the position values from Confirm actual position with a soft Actual-position capture by hard key...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in Program Run, traverse movements NOTICE Danger of collision! NC programs that were created older controls can lead to unexpected axis movements or error messages on current control models.
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Q60 to Q99 (QS60 to QS99) areal- Q60 to Q99 (QS60 to QS99) Effect of Q parameters ways local. are local or global, depending on MP7251 in converted cycle programs (.cyc).
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 The incremental rotation angle IPA Circle programming with polar The algebraic sign of the direc- and the direction of rotation DR...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 SLII Cycles 20 to 24: Behavior with islands not Cannot be defined with Restricted definition in complex contained in pockets complex contour formula...
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Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 PLANE function: TABLE ROT/COORD ROT Effect: Effect The transformation types are The transformation types are effective on all free rotary axes only effective with a C rotary...
Tables and Overviews | Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in MDI operation Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Execution of connected sequences Function available Function available Saving modally effective functions Function available Function available...
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M103....476 In a point table..... 731 Data bits......752 Feed rate in millimeters per spindle tool oriented......609 Handshake......753 revolution M136....... 477 Parity........752 File Protocol......752 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Transfer values to the PLC.. 421 Nesting........356 Interrupt machining....719 FN20: WAIT FOR Network connection....196 iTNC 530........88 NC and PLC synchronization..Network settings...... 757 FN23: CIRCLE DATA HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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Returning to the contour..733 Interrupt....... 719 Inclined-tool machining..563 Rotary axes......565 Mid-program startup.... 727 Incremental definition..551 Rotary axis Overview......717 Overview......537 Resuming after interruption. 723 Point definition..... 549 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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To the datum table....661 ZIP archive....... 189 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017...
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