Graphics (Option 20); Application - HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

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18.1 Graphics (option 20)

Application

In the Program run, single block and Program run, full sequence
operating modes, as well as in the Test Run Operating Mode, the
control graphically simulates a machining operation.
The control features the following views:
Plan view
Projection in three planes
3-D view
In the Test Run operating mode, you can additionally
use the 3-D line graphics.
The graphic depicts the workpiece as if it were being machined
with a cylindrical end mill.
For active tool tables, the control also takes the entries in the
columns LCUTS, T-ANLGE, and R2 into consideration.
The control will not show a graphic if
the current program has no valid workpiece blank definition
no program is selected
with blank form definition with a subprogram, the BLK FORM
block was not yet run
The simulation of programs with 5-axis machining or
tilted machining might run at reduced speed. With the
MOD menu Graphic settings you and decrease the
Model quality and in that way increase the speed of
simulation.
If you are using a TNC 620 with touch control, you can
replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact.
Further information:
page 123
Graphics without Option 20 Advanced Graphic Features
Without option 20, no model is available in the Program run, single
block and Program run, full sequence operating modes nor in the
Test Run operating mode.
The PROGRAM + GRAPHICS and GRAPHICS soft keys are dimmed.
The line graphic in Programming operating mode also functions
without option 20.
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"Operating the Touchscreen",
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Test Run and Program Run | Graphics (option 20)