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 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 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 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TNC 620 User’s Manual. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this User's Manual. ID of User's Manual for conversational programming: 1096883-xx. ID of User’s Manual for DIN/ISO programming: 892909-xx1096887-xx. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Fundamentals | TNC 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 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Active Vibration Damping – AVD (option 46) Damping of machine oscillations to improve the workpiece surface Active vibration damping Batch Process Manager (option 154) Batch process manager Planning of production orders HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 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 softkey HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The majority of part programs created on older HEIDENHAIN contouring controls (TNC 150 B and higher) can be executed with this new software version of the TNC 620. Even if new, optional parameters ("Optional parameters") have been added to existing cycles, you can normally continue running your programs as usual.
ISO: G122, software option 19)", Page 220 Cycle 484 (software option 17) was expanded by the optional parameter Q536, see "Calibrating the wireless TT 449 (Cycle 484, DIN/ISO: G484, Option 17)", Page 530 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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For SL cycles, M110 is now taken into account for arcs compensated on the inside of the arc if M110 is active during machining, see "SL Cycles", Page 208 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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"CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252, DIN/ISO: G252, software option 19)", Page 156 Cycle 275 has been expanded by parameters Q369 and Q439, see "TROCHOIDAL SLOT (Cycle 275, DIN/ISO: G275, software option 19)", Page 240 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Cycle 225 Engraving can engrave the current counter reading with a new syntax see "Engraving the counter reading", Page 322 New column SERIAL in the touch-probe table see "touch probe data", Page 341 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Contents Fundamentals / Overviews......................45 Introduction............................46 Available Cycle Groups........................47 Overview of fixed cycles........................47 Overview of touch probe cycles......................48 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Creating a point table..........................65 Hiding single points from the machining process................. 66 Selecting a point table in the program....................66 Calling a cycle in connection with point tables..................67 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Please note while programming:......................91 Cycle parameters........................... 92 Position behavior when working with Q379..................94 BORE MILLING (Cycle 208, software option 19)................98 Cycle run..............................98 Please note while programming:......................99 Cycle parameters..........................100 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Please note while programming:......................102 Cycle parameters..........................103 Position behavior when working with Q379..................105 3.11 Programming Examples........................109 Example: Drilling cycles........................109 Example: Using drilling cycles in connection with PATTERN DEF............110 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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13.7 Compensating workpiece misalignment by rotating the C axis (Cycle 405, DIN/ISO: G405, software option 17)..........................363 Cycle run.............................. 363 Please note while programming:......................364 Cycle parameters..........................365 13.8 Example: Determining a basic rotation from two holes..............366 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Please note while programming:......................399 Cycle parameters..........................400 14.9 PRESET FROM INSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO: G415, software option 17)....403 Cycle run.............................. 403 Please note while programming:......................404 Cycle parameters..........................405 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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14.14 Example: Presetting in center of a circular segment and on top surface of workpiece....421 14.15 Example: Presetting on top surface of workpiece and in center of a bolt hole circle....422 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If you want to delete a block that is part of a cycle, the TNC asks you whether you want to delete the whole cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Special cycles: dwell time, program call, oriented spindle stop, engraving, tolerance, determining the load If required, switch to machine-specific fixed cycles. These fixed cycles can be integrated by your machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Cycles for automatic tool measurement (enabled by the machine tool builder) If required, switch to machine-specific touch probe cycles. These touch probe cycles can be integrated by your machine tool builder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you do want to program a DEF-active cycle between the definition and call of a CALL-active cycle, do it only if there is no common use of specific transfer parameters HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
PATTERN DEF pattern definition or in a points table. "PATTERN DEF pattern definition", Further information: Page 58 Further information: "Point tables", Page 65 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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To cancel the effect of M89, program: M99 in the positioning block in which you move to the last starting point, or Use CYCL DEF to define a new fixed cycle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Press the GLOBAL DEF soft key Select the desired GLOBAL DEF function, e.g. by pressing the GLOBAL DEF GENERAL soft key Enter the required definitions, and confirm each entry with the ENT key HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Use GLOBAL DEF intentionally and run a program test before machining If a fixed value is entered in machining cycles, GLOBAL DEF does not modify this value HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Overlap factor: The tool radius multiplied by the overlap factor equals the lateral stepover Climb or up-cut: Select the type of milling The parameters apply to SL cycles 20, 22, 23, 24 and HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Move to clearance height: Select whether the TNC moves the touch probe to the set-up clearance or clearance height between the measuring points The parameters apply to all touch probe cycles numbered 4xx. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Definition of a single pattern, straight, rotated or distorted FRAME Definition of a single frame, straight, rotated or distorted CIRCLE Definition of a full circle PITCH CIRCLE Definition of a pitch circle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
GLOBAL DEF 125 (located in SPEC FCT/program defaults) with Q352=1. Then the TNC always retracts the tool between the holes to the 2nd set-up clearance that was defined in the cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(e.g. X for tool axis Z). You can enter a positive or negative value Coordinate of workpiece surface (absolute): Enter Z coordinate at which machining is to begin HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You can enter a positive or negative value. Coordinate of workpiece surface (absolute): Enter Z coordinate at which machining is to begin HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You can enter a positive or negative value. Coordinate of workpiece surface (absolute): Enter Z coordinate at which machining is to begin HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Number of operations: Total number of machining positions on the circle Coordinate of workpiece surface (absolute): Enter Z coordinate at which machining is to begin HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(switch via soft key). Number of operations: Total number of machining positions on the circle Coordinate of workpiece surface (absolute): Enter Z coordinate at which machining is to begin HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The name of the point table must begin with a letter. Use the soft keys X OFF/ON, Y OFF/ON, Z OFF/ON (second soft-key row) to specify which coordinates you want to enter in the point table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
END key. If the point table is not stored in the same directory as the NC program, you must enter the complete path. Example NC block 7 SEL PATTERN "TNC:\DIRKT5\NUST35.PNT" HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you want to use the coordinate defined in the point table for the spindle axis as the starting point coordinate, you must define the workpiece surface coordinate (Q203) as 0. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
= Depth referenced to the tool tip 12 L X+30 Y+20 FMAX M3 = Depth referenced to the cylindrical part of the 13 CYCL CALL tool 14 L X+80 Y+50 FMAX M99 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
2nd set-up clearance at FMAX. If Q214=0 the tool point remains on the wall of the hole. 7 The TNC finally positions the tool back at the center of the hole. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Select the angle so that the tool tip is parallel to the disengaging direction Select the disengaging direction Q214 so that the tool moves away from the edge of the hole HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Angle to which the TNC positions the tool before 12 L X+30 Y+20 FMAX M3 retracting it. Input range -360.000 to 360.000 13 CYCL CALL 14 L X+80 Y+50 FMAX M99 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
6 This procedure is repeated until depth Q201 is achieved. 7 When depth Q201 is achieved, the TNC removes the tool with Fmax from the hole to the 2nd set-up clearance Q204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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8 Procedure 2-7 is repeated until depth Q201 is achieved. 9 When Depth Q201 is achieved, the TNC removes the tool with Fmax from the hole to the 2nd set-up clearance Q204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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10 When Depth Q201 is achieved and dwell time at depth Q211 has expired, the TNC removes the tool with Fmax from the hole to the 2nd set-up clearance Q204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q256. Input range 0 to 99999 Q205 Minimum plunging depth? (incremental): If you have programmed Q212 DECREMENT the TNC limits the infeed to Q205. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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T ANGLE column of the tool table TOOL.T. = Depth referenced to the tool tip = Depth referenced to the cylindrical part of the tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
6 The tool then retracts to set-up clearance at the feed rate for pre-positioning, and from there—if programmed—to the 2nd set-up clearance at FMAX. 7 The TNC finally positions the tool back at the center of the hole. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Select the angle so that the tool tip is parallel to the disengaging direction Select the disengaging direction Q214 so that the tool moves away from the edge of the hole HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Coordinate in the spindle axis at which no collision Q252=15 ;TOOL EDGE HEIGHT between tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q336 Angle for spindle orientation? (absolute): Angle at which the TNC positions the tool before it is plunged into or retracted from the bore hole. Input range -360.0000 to 360.0000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC moves the tool again to the current plunging depth after retraction from the hole; value for the last plunging depth. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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T ANGLE column of the tool table TOOL.T. = Depth referenced to the tool tip = Depth referenced to the cylindrical part of the tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Thus if the deepened starting point is at -2 the TNC initiates the drilling process at -1.6 mm. The following table shows various examples for calculating the start of drilling: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0.2*100=20 (Q200=2, 20>2, thus the value 2 is used.) 0.2*2=0.4 -1.6 0.2*5=1 0.2*10=2 0.2*25=5 0.2*100=20 (Q200=5, 20>5, thus the value 5 is used.) 0.2*2=0.4 -1.6 0.2*5=1 0.2*10=2 0.2*25=5 0.2*100=20 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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-2 the TNC traverses for chip breaking to -0.4 mm. The following table shows various examples for calculating the position for chip breaking (retraction position): HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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5 is used.) 0.8*100=80 (Q200=5, 80>5, thus the value 5 is used.) 0.8*2=1.6 -1.6 0.8*5=4 0.8*10=8 0.8*25=20 0.8*100=80 (Q200=20, 80>20, thus the value 20 is used.) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
4 The TNC then positions the tool at the center of the hole again. 5 Finally the TNC returns to the setup clearance at FMAX. If programmed, the tool moves to the 2nd set-up clearance at FMAX. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Refer to the following document for the value of the retraction position in your case: see Page 94 9 If programmed, the tool moves to the 2nd set-up clearance at FMAX HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input: 3: Turn the spindle with M3 4: Turn the spindle with M4 5: Move with stationary spindle HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q205 Minimum plunging depth? (incremental): If you have programmed Q212 DECREMENT the TNC limits the infeed to Q205. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Thus if the deepened starting point is at -2 the TNC initiates the drilling process at -1.6 mm. The following table shows various examples for calculating the start of drilling: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0.2*100=20 (Q200=2, 20>2, thus the value 2 is used.) 0.2*2=0.4 -1.6 0.2*5=1 0.2*10=2 0.2*25=5 0.2*100=20 (Q200=5, 20>5, thus the value 5 is used.) 0.2*2=0.4 -1.6 0.2*5=1 0.2*10=2 0.2*25=5 0.2*100=20 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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-2 the TNC traverses for chip breaking to -0.4 mm. The following table shows various examples for calculating the position for chip breaking (retraction position): HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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5 is used.) 0.8*100=80 (Q200=5, 80>5, thus the value 5 is used.) 0.8*2=1.6 -1.6 0.8*5=4 0.8*10=8 0.8*25=20 0.8*100=80 (Q200=20, 80>20, thus the value 20 is used.) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
CYCL CALL PAT between the points. This function is in effect until M30. Q345=+1 ;SELECT POS. HEIGHT 7 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M13 Call the cycle in connection with the hole pattern HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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17 CYCLE CALL PAT F5000 M13 Call the cycle in connection with the hole pattern 18 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 19 END PGM 1 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
265 HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/ MILLING Cycle for milling the thread into solid material 267 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING Cycle for milling an external thread and machining a countersunk chamfer HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If programmed, the tool moves to the 2nd set-up clearance at FMAX. 4 At the set-up clearance, the direction of spindle rotation reverses once again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Retracting after a program interruption If you interrupt program run during tapping with the machine stop button, the TNC will display a soft key with which you can retract the tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you have entered a 2nd set-up clearance the TNC will move the tool with FMAX towards it. 4 The TNC stops the spindle turning at set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Coordinate in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Q239=+1 ;THREAD PITCH Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q203=+25 ;SURFACE COORDINATE Q204=50 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
When retracting the tool you can move it in the positive and negative tool axis directions Be aware of the direction in which you retract the tool from the hole before retracting HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 The tool is then retracted to set-up clearance. If programmed, the tool moves to the 2nd set-up clearance at FMAX. 6 The TNC stops the spindle turning at set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC increases the spindle speed— and therefore also the retraction feed rate—when retracting from the drill hole. Input range 0.0001 to 10. Maximum increase to maximum speed of the active gear range. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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When retracting the tool you can move it in the positive and negative tool axis directions Be aware of the direction in which you retract the tool from the hole before retracting HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If for example you wish to repeat a cycle only with countersinking, it is also possible to enter 0 with the DEPTH OF THREAD. In this case the work direction is determined via COUNTERSINKING DEPTH HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The machining direction of the thread changes if you execute a thread milling cycle in connection with Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE in only one axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
6 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool in rapid traverse to setup clearance or, if programmed, to the 2nd setup clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
For smaller thread diameters you can decrease the approaching feed rate in order to reduce the danger of tool breakage. Input range 0 to 99999.999 alternatively FAUTO HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
11 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool in rapid traverse to setup clearance or, if programmed, to the 2nd setup clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q359 Countersinking offset at front? (incremental): Distance by which the TNC moves the tool center away from the center. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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;CLEARANCE TO SIDE Q358=+0 ;DEPTH AT FRONT Q359=+0 ;OFFSET AT FRONT Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE Q204=50 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE Q254=150 ;F COUNTERBORING Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLNG Q512=0 ;FEED FOR APPROACH HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
12 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool in rapid traverse to setup clearance or, if programmed, to the 2nd setup clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC moves the tool again Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING to the current plunging depth after retraction from Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT the hole. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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For smaller thread diameters you can decrease the approaching feed rate in order to reduce the danger of tool breakage. Input range 0 to 99999.999 alternatively FAUTO HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
9 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool in rapid traverse to setup clearance or, if programmed, to the 2nd setup clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q200 Set-up clearance? (incremental): Distance between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q203 Workpiece surface coordinate? (absolute): Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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;DEPTH AT FRONT Q359=+0 ;OFFSET AT FRONT Q360=0 ;COUNTERSINK PROCESS Q200=2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE Q204=50 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE Q254=150 ;F COUNTERBORING Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLNG HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
11 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool in rapid traverse to setup clearance or, if programmed, to the 2nd setup clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
= Up-cut milling (if you enter 0, climb milling is –1 performed) Q200 Set-up clearance? (incremental): Distance between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Input range 0 to 99999.999 alternatively FAUTO Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE Q204=50 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE Q254=150 ;F COUNTERBORING Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLNG Q512=0 ;FEED FOR APPROACH HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
257 CIRCULAR STUD Roughing/finishing cycle with stepover, if multiple passes are required 233 FACE MILLING Machining the face with up to 3 limits HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The TNC first finishes the pocket walls, in multiple infeeds if so specified. 6 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the pocket from the inside out. The pocket floor is approached tangentially. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The TNC reduces the infeed depth to the LCUTS tool length defined in the tool table if the tool length is shorter than the Q202 infeed depth programmed in the cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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There is a danger of collision during positioning at rapid traverse. Perform roughing beforehand Ensure that the TNC can pre-position the tool at rapid traverse without colliding with the workpiece HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
0. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q369 Finishing allowance for floor? (incremental): Finishing allowance for the floor. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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2: Feed rate refers to the tool cutting edge during side finishing floor finishing; otherwise it refers to the tool path center 3: Feed rate always refers to the cutting edge HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q200, then retracts at rapid traverse to the 2nd set-up clearance Q204 in the tool axis and returns at rapid traverse to the pocket center HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q200, then retracts at rapid traverse to the set-up clearance Q200 in the tool axis and returns at rapid traverse to the pocket center. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The TNC reduces the infeed depth to the LCUTS tool length defined in the tool table if the tool length is shorter than the Q202 infeed depth programmed in the cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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There is a danger of collision during positioning at rapid traverse. Perform roughing beforehand Ensure that the TNC can pre-position the tool at rapid traverse without colliding with the workpiece HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q206 Feed rate for plunging?: Traversing speed of the tool in mm/min while moving to depth. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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2: Feed rate refers to the tool cutting edge during side finishing floor finishing; otherwise it refers to the tool path center 3: Feed rate always refers to the cutting edge HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The slot side is approached tangentially in the left slot arc. 6 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the slot from the inside out. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
PREDEF: The TNC uses the value from the GLOBAL DEF block (if you enter 0, climb milling is performed) Q201 Depth? (incremental): Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of slot. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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2: Feed rate refers to the tool cutting edge during side finishing floor finishing; otherwise it refers to the tool path center 3: Feed rate always refers to the cutting edge HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The slot side is approached tangentially. 6 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the slot from the inside out. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The TNC reduces the infeed depth to the LCUTS tool length defined in the tool table if the tool length is shorter than the Q202 infeed depth programmed in the cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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There is a danger of collision during positioning at rapid traverse. Perform roughing beforehand Ensure that the TNC can pre-position the tool at rapid traverse without colliding with the workpiece HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q216 Center in 1st axis? (absolute): Center of the stud in the reference axis of the working plane. Only effective if Q367 = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q206 Feed rate for plunging?: Traversing speed Q376=+45 ;STARTING ANGLE of the tool in mm/min while moving to depth. Q248=90 ;ANGULAR LENGTH Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ Q378=0 ;STEPPING ANGLE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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2: Feed rate refers to the tool cutting edge during side finishing floor finishing; otherwise it refers to the tool path center 3: Feed rate always refers to the cutting edge HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
8 At the end of the cycle, the TNC merely positions the tool in the tool axis at the clearance height defined in the cycle. This means that the end position differs from the starting position. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
2nd set-up clearance if one was programmed. This means that the end position of the tool after the cycle differs from the starting position. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
1: Tool position = left corner below 2: Tool position = right corner below 3: Tool position = right corner top 4: Tool position = left corner top HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99 as maximum overlapping. The overlapping can be reduced to avoid residual material at the corners. Input range 0.1 to 1.9999; alternatively PREDEF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q385 Finishing feed rate?: Traversing speed of the tool in mm/min during side and floor finishing. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO, fu, FZ HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
8 At the end of the cycle, the tool departs on a tangential path and then retracts in the tool axis to the 2nd set-up clearance defined in the cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
At least tool diameter +2 mm If you use the default value -1 the TNC automatically calculates the starting position HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively fmax, FAUTO, fu, FZ Q200 Set-up clearance? (incremental): Distance between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively PREDEF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99 Q385 Finishing feed rate?: Traversing speed of the tool in mm/min during side and floor finishing. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO, fu, FZ HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
9 At the end of the cycle first a departing motion is performed. Then the TNC will move the tool on the tool axis to the 2nd setup clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Control the traversing movements of the machine In the simulation, control the end position of the tool after the cycle After the cycle, program the absolute (not incremental) coordinates HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
–1 = Up-cut PREDEF: The TNC uses the value from the Q204=50 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE GLOBAL DEF block (if you enter 0, climb milling is Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP performed) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q385 Finishing feed rate?: Traversing speed of the tool in mm/min during side and floor finishing. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO, fu, FZ HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
3 The tool then moves in the tool axis at the feed rate for milling Q207 to the first plunging depth calculated by the TNC. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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11 At the end of the cycle, the tool is retracted at FMAX to the 2nd set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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10 At the end of the cycle, the tool is retracted at FMAX to the 2nd set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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For roughing the TNC includes the oversize of the side - for finishing the oversize helps to preposition the tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Enter depth as negative Enter in machine parameter displayDepthErr (No. 201003) whether the TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if a positive depth is entered HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
STARTNG PNT 2ND AXIS. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q227 Starting point in 3rd axis? (absolute): Coordinate of the workpiece surface used to HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q357 , provided that no limitation is set in this direction Side finishing: The paths are extended by Q357 in Q350 MILLING DIRECTION Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Finishing allowance in the machining plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q338 Infeed for finishing? (incremental): Infeed in the spindle axis per finishing cut. Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you run this cycle in the Single Block mode of operation, the control stops between the individual points of a point pattern. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q301 Move to clearance height (0/1)?: Definition of how the tool moves between machining operations: 0: Move at safety clearance between machining operations HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0: Move in a straight line between machining operations 1: Move in a circular arc on the pitch circle diameter between machining operations HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Circular Slot in combination with Cycle 221. If you run this cycle in the Single Block mode of operation, the control stops between the individual points of a point pattern. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q217=+70 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS Q244=50 ;PITCH CIRCLE DIAMETR Q245=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE Q246=+360 ;STOPPING ANGLE Q247=+0 ;STEPPING ANGLE Q241=10 ;NR OF REPETITIONS Q200=2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE Q365=0 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE 8 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program 9 END PGM HOLEPAT MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Always program both axes in the first block of the subprogram If you use Q parameters, then only perform the calculations and 60 LBL 0 assignments within the affected contour subprograms. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The contour is machined throughout in either climb or up-cut milling. The machining data (such as milling depth, finishing allowance and set-up clearance) are entered as CONTOUR DATA in Cycle 20. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Confirm every label number with the ENT key. When you have entered all numbers, conclude entry with the END key. Entry of up to 12 subprogram numbers 1 to 65535. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
DEPTH = 0, the TNC performs the cycle at the depth 0. If you are using the SL cycles in Q parameter programs, the cycle parameters Q1 to Q20 cannot be used as program parameters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q9 = +1 climb milling for pocket and island Q6=2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE Q7=+80 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT You can check the machining parameters during a program interruption and overwrite them if required. Q8=0.5 ;ROUNDING RADIUS Q9=+1 ;ROTATIONAL DIRECTION HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
8 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height or to the position last programmed before the cycle. This depends on the parameter ConfigDatum, CfgGeoCycle, posAfterContPocket. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height or to the position last programmed before the cycle. This depends on the parameter ConfigDatum, CfgGeoCycle, posAfterContPocket. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
After the end of the cycle, position the tool with all coordinates of the working plane, e.g. L X+80 Y+0 R0 FMAX After the cycle, program the absolute position (not an incremental traversing movement) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you enter Q208 = 0, the TNC retracts the tool at the feed rate Q12. Input range 0 to 99999.9999, alternatively fmax,FAUTO HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The TNC retracts the tool to the set-up clearance between the areas to be fine roughed and then moves to the starting point for the next area to be roughed out HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height or to the position last programmed before the cycle. This depends on the parameter ConfigDatum, CfgGeoCycle, posAfterContPocket. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
4 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height or to the position last programmed before the cycle. This depends on the parameter ConfigDatum, CfgGeoCycle, posAfterContPocket. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
After the end of the cycle, position the tool with all coordinates of the working plane, e.g. L X+80 Y+0 R0 FMAX After the cycle, program the absolute position (not an incremental traversing movement) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(This allowance must be smaller than the Q10=+5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH allowance in Cycle 20.) Input range -99999.9999 to Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG 99999.9999 Q12=350 ;FEED RATE F. ROUGHNG Q14=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The tool can traverse back and forth for milling in several infeeds: This results in faster machining. Allowance values can be entered in order to perform repeated rough-milling and finish-milling operations. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
After the end of the cycle, position the tool with all coordinates of the working plane, e.g. L X+80 Y+0 R0 FMAX After the cycle, program the absolute position (not an incremental traversing movement) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q15 Climb or up-cut? up-cut = -1: Climb milling: Input value = +1 Up-cut milling: Input value = –1 Climb milling and up-cut milling alternately in several infeeds: Input value = 0 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The TNC always extends the tool path parallel to the contour. Input range 0 to 99.999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
4 The departure movement is performed as defined in Cycle 270 CONTOUR TRAIN DATA 5 This process is repeated until the programmed depth is reached 6 Finally, the TNC retracts the tool to the clearance height HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You can program up to 16384 contour elements in one SL cycle. If M110 is activated during operation, the feed rate of compensated circular arcs within will be reduced accordingly. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If the position of the tool is below the clearance height when the cycle is called, the TNC issues an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
ANGLE of the tool. The TNC will otherwise generate an error message. Input range 0 to 99999 if a number is entered; maximum 16 characters if a name is entered. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The TNC always extends the tool path parallel to the contour. Input range 0 to 99.999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If Cycle 270 is used, do not define any radius compensation in the contour subprogram. Define Cycle 270 before Cycle 25. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(Q390=2 or Q390=3). Distance to the auxiliary point from which the TNC is to approach the contour. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Starting from the defined starting point, the TNC approaches the slot wall tangentially. Climb or up-cut are taken into consideration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Starting from the defined starting point of the APPR block, the TNC approaches the slot wall. Climb or up-cut are taken into consideration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
After the end of the cycle, position the tool with all coordinates of the working plane, e.g. L X+80 Y+0 R0 FMAX After the cycle, program the absolute position (not an incremental traversing movement) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
PREDEF: The TNC uses the value from the GLOBAL DEF block (if you enter 0, climb milling is performed) Q201 Depth? (incremental): Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of slot. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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2: Feed rate refers to the tool cutting edge during side finishing floor finishing; otherwise it refers to the tool path center 3: Feed rate always refers to the cutting edge HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
11 TOOL CALL 2 Z S3000 Call the tool for roughing/finishing, diameter 12 12 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT Cycle definition: Rough-out Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Contour subprogram 4: triangular right island 37 L X+65 Y+42 RL 38 L X+57 39 L X+65 Y+58 40 L X+73 Y+42 41 LBL 0 42 END PGM C21 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
4 Steps 1 to 3 are repeated until the programmed milling depth Q1 is reached. 5 Subsequently, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance X (C) height. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The machining time can increase if the contour consists of many non-tangential contour elements. When you use local QL Q parameters in a contour subprogram you must also assign or calculate these in the contour subprogram. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q17 Dimension type? deg=0 MM/INCH=1: The dimensions for the rotary axis of the subprogram are given either in degrees or in mm/inches HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
6 If you have defined the tolerance in Q21, the TNC then remachines the slot walls to be as parallel as possible. 7 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The machining time can increase if the contour consists of many non-tangential contour elements. When you use local QL Q parameters in a contour subprogram you must also assign or calculate these in the contour subprogram. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Control the traversing movements of the machine In the simulation, control the end position of the tool after the cycle After the cycle, program the absolute (not incremental) coordinates HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range for tolerance 0.0001 to 9.9999 Recommendation: Use a tolerance of 0.02 mm. Function inactive: Enter 0 (default setting). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 Steps 2 to 4 are repeated until the programmed milling depth Q1 is reached. 6 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC should output an error message (on) or not (off) if spindle rotation is not active when the cycle is called. The function needs to be adapted by your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q20 Ridge width?: Width of the ridge to be machined. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 Steps 2 to 4 are repeated until the programmed milling depth Q1 is reached. 6 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Define whether the TNC issues an error message if the spindle is not switched on via the parameter displaySpindleErr, on/off. The function needs to be adapted by your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q17 Dimension type? deg=0 MM/INCH=1: The dimensions for the rotary axis of the subprogram are given either in degrees or in mm/inches HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Data for the rotary axis are entered in mm (Q17=1) 14 L X+50 15 RND R7.5 16 L Y+60 17 RN R7.5 18 L IX-20 19 RND R7.5 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Fixed Cycles: Cylindrical Surface | Programming Examples 20 L Y+20 21 RND R7.5 22 L X+40 Y+20 23 LBL 0 24 END PGM C27 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Data for the rotary axis are entered in mm (Q17=1) 14 L Y-35 15 L X+40 Y-52.5 16 L Y-70 17 LBL 0 18 END PGM C28 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
12 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING ... 13 CYCL CALL 16 CYCL DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING ... 17 CYCL CALL 63 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 64 END PGM CONTOUR MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The contour is machined throughout in either climb or up-cut milling. The machining data (such as milling depth, finishing allowance and set-up clearance) are entered as CONTOUR DATA in Cycle 20. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you program separate depths for contours, then you must assign a depth to all subcontours (assign the depth 0 if necessary). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Contour description program 2: pocket B 0 BEGIN PGM POCKET_B MM 1 L X+90 Y+50 R0 2 CC X+65 Y+50 3 C X+90 Y+50 DR- 4 END PGM POCKET_A MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
;MILLING DEPTH Q2=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP Q3=+0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE Q4=+0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR Q5=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE Q6=2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE Q7=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT Q8=0.1 ;ROUNDING RADIUS Q9=-1 ;ROTATIONAL DIRECTION HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Definition of the contour designator for the program "SQUARE" 8 QC10 = ( QC 1 | QC 2 ) \ QC 3 \ QC 4 Contour formula 9 END PGM MODEL MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Contour description program: square at left 1 L X+27 Y+58 R0 2 L X+43 3 L Y+42 4 L X+27 5 L Y+58 6 END PGM SQUARE MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
12 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING ... 13 CYCL CALL 16 CYCL DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING ... 17 CYCL CALL 63 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 64 END PGM CONTDEF MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The contour is machined throughout in either climb or up-cut milling. The machining data (such as milling depth, finishing allowance and set-up clearance) are entered as CONTOUR DATA in Cycle 20. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Cycle 20 is effective. Islands then rise up to the workpiece top surface! Contour machining with SL Cycles The complete contour is machined with the SL Cycles 20 to 24 (see "Overview", Page 210). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Define cycles for basic behavior with a new value, such as scaling factor 1.0 Execute a miscellaneous function M2, M30, or an END PGM block (depending on machine parameter clearMode) Select a new program HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Please note while programming In the optional machine parameter CfgDisplayCoordSys (no. 127501) you can specify the coordinate system in which the status display shows an active datum shift. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
In the additional status display, the following data from the datum table are shown: Name and path of the active datum table Active datum number Comment from the DOC column of the active datum number HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
77 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT enter a Q parameter, the TNC activates the datum 78 CYCL DEF 7.1 #5 number entered in the Q parameter. Input range 0 to 9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
SELECT TYPE and SHOW .D soft keys Select the desired table or enter a new file name. Edit the file. The functions displayed in the soft- key row for editing include: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Go to beginning of line Go to end of line Copy the current value Insert the copied value Add the entered number of lines (datums) to the end of the table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Carefully test the NC program after making a change to the datum table Status displays In the additional status display, the TNC shows the values of the active datum shift. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
SELECT. Input range 0 to 65535 Status displays In the additional status display (STATUS POS.) the TNC shows the active preset number behind the Preset dialog. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If the datum lies outside the contour to be mirrored, the element also “jumps” to another location. Resetting Program the MIRROR IMAGE cycle once again with NO ENT. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You can enter up to three axes. Input range: Up to three NC axes X, Y, Z, U, V, W, A, B, C HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Reference axis for the rotation angle: X/Y plane: X axis Y/Z plane: Y axis Z/X plane: Z axis Resetting Program the ROTATION cycle once again with a rotation angle of 0°. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The size of the contour is enlarged or reduced with reference to the center, and not necessarily (as in Cycle 11 SCALING) with reference to the active datum. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you set the function Tilting program run to Active in the Manual Operation mode, the angular value entered in this menu is overwritten by Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
M120 function. In the optional machine parameter CfgDisplayCoordSys (no. 127501) you can specify the coordinate system in which the status display shows an active datum shift. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
0° for all axes of rotation. You must then program the WORKING PLANE cycle once again and respond to the dialog question with the NO ENT key to disable the function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Position the rotary axes by using values calculated by Cycle 15 L Z+80 R0 FMAX Activate compensation for the spindle axis 16 L X-8.5 Y-10 R0 FMAX Activate compensation for the working plane HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Cycle 19. Monitoring of the working space The TNC checks only those axes in the tilted coordinate system that are moved. If necessary, the TNC outputs an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Use the 3-D ROT soft key to set the TILT WORKING PLANE function to INACTIVE. Enter an angular value of 0° for each rotary axis in the menu. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
90 CYCL DEF 9.1 DWELL 1.5 Cycle parameters Dwell time in seconds: Enter the dwell time in seconds. Input range: 0 to 3600 s (1 hour) in steps of 0.001 seconds HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
SELECT soft key. \KLAR35\FK1\50.H 57 L X+20 Y+50 FMAX M99 Call the program with: CYCL CALL (separate block) or M99 (blockwise) or M89 (executed after every positioning block) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
13 again in your NC program after one of the machining cycles mentioned above. Cycle parameters Angle of orientation: Enter the angle referenced to the reference axis of the working plane. Input range: 0.0000° to 360.0000° HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You will achieve optimal smoothing if in Cycle 32 you choose a tolerance value between 110-% and 200-% of the CAM chord error. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If 0 is entered or if during programming you press the NO ENT key, the TNC uses a value configured by the machine tool builder HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
When engraving on a circular arc, the starting point is at bottom left, above the first character to be engraved. (With older software versions there was sometimes a pre-positioning to the center of the circle.) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
;TEXT POSITION 0 to 99999.999 alternatively FAUTO, fu Q574=+0 ;TEXT LENGTH Q200 Set-up clearance? (incremental): Distance between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively PREDEF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0 = Bottom left 1 = Bottom left 2 = Bottom center 3 = Bottom right 4 = Top right 5 = Top center 6 = Top left HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The following formatting possibilities are available: Character Input Line break Horizontal tab (the tab width is permanently set to 8 characters) Vertical tab (the tab width is permanently set to one line) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If you switch over the screen layout in these operating modes, e.g. to the PROGRAM + GRAPHICS view, the currently engraved counter reading is shown in the motion simulation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
9 At the end of the cycle, the tool is retracted at FMAX to the 2nd set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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9 At the end of the cycle, the tool is retracted at FMAX to the 2nd set-up clearance. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
3RD AXIS are entered as equal values, the TNC will not carry out the cycle (depth=0 programmed). Program Q227 greater than Q386. Otherwise, the TNC will display an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q369 Finishing allowance for floor? (incremental): Distance used for the last infeed. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q204 2nd set-up clearance? (incremental): Coordinate in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively PREDEF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
2 The scope of axis movement is defined by the machine tool builder. 3 The feedforward and controller parameters determined by the depend on the current load. 4 The TNC activates the parameters determined. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Cycle 18. Cycle 18 does not perform approach and departure motion. Before calling the cycle, pre-position the tool The tool moves from the current position to the entered depth after the cycle is called HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If the stylus is not deflected within a defined distance, the TNC displays an error message (distance: DIST from touch probe table). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q261 the measuring height, etc. To simplify programming, the TNC shows a graphic during cycle definition. The graphic shows the parameter that needs to be entered (see figure at right). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS Q333=+0 ;PRESET Cycles for automatic workpiece inspection Special cycles Calibrate TS Kinematics Cycles for automatic tool measurement (enabled by the machine tool builder) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
In this way the stylus is always deflected in the same direction. If you change TRACK = ON, you must recalibrate the touch probe. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
FMAX or at rapid traverse. Input value = FMAX_PROBE: Position at feed rate from FMAX Input value = FMAX_MACHINE: Pre-position at rapid traverse HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC first positions the touch probe to the first probe point in the working plane, and then in the touch-probe axis directly to the measuring height HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TCH PROBE TABLE soft key Set the EDIT soft key to ON Using the arrow keys, select the desired setting. Perform desired changes. Exit the touch probe table: Press the END soft HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You need not make an entry in this column. The TNC automatically enters the serial number of the touch probe if the touch probe has an EnDat interface HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. The TNC provides five cycles that enable you to measure and compensate workpiece misalignment. In addition, you can reset a basic rotation with Cycle 404: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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405 ROT IN C AXIS Automatic alignment of an angular offset between a hole center and the positive Y axis. Compensation via table rotation. 404 SET BASIC ROTATION Setting any basic rotation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
This enables you to measure the basic rotation against any straight line of the workpiece and to establish the reference to the actual 0° direction 2. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not activate the following cycles before using touch probe cycles: Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT,Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q307=0 ;PRESET ROTATION ANG. Q305=0 ;NUMBER IN TABLE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If you enter Q305=0, the TNC automatically places the determined basic rotation in the ROT menu of the Manual Operation mode. Input range 0 to 99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 Then the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and performs the basic rotation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not activate the following cycles before using touch probe cycles: Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT,Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
;PRESET ROTATION ANG. measured and the angle of the reference line Q305=0 ;NUMBER IN TABLE for the basic rotation. Input range -360.000 to 360.000 Q402=0 ;COMPENSATION Q337=0 ;SET TO ZERO HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0: 0: After alignment the position display is not set to 1: After alignment the position display is set to 0 if you previously defined Q402=1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 Then the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and performs the basic rotation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not activate the following cycles before using touch probe cycles: Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT,Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
0: Move at measuring height between measuring points 1: Move at clearance height between measuring points HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0: 0: After alignment the position display is not set to 1: After alignment the position display is set to 0 if you previously defined Q402=1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Optionally you can specify whether the TNC is to set the determined rotation angle to 0 in the preset table or in the datum table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not activate the following cycles before using touch probe cycles: Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT,Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
In Automatic mode the first rotary axis of the table (as viewed from the workpiece) is used as compensation axis. Recommended setting. 4: Compensate misalignment with rotary axis A HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TNC is to align the probed straight line. Only effective if the rotary axis = Automatic mode or C is selected (Q312 = 0 or 6). Input range -360.000 to 360.000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
= Copy the active preset to preset row 0, write the basic rotation to preset row 0 and activate preset 0 >1 = Save the basic rotation to the specified preset. The preset is not activated HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Y axis, or on the nominal position of the hole center—both with a vertical and horizontal touch probe axis. The measured angular misalignment is also available in parameter Q150. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not activate the following cycles before using touch probe cycles: Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT,Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
>0: Write the measured angular offset in the datum table. Row number = value of Q337 . If a C- axis shift is registered in the datum table, the TNC adds the measured angular misalignment. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Compensate misalignment by rotating the rotary table Q337=1 ;SET TO ZERO Set the display to zero after the alignment 3 CALL PGM 35K47 Call part program 4 END PGM CYC401 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
413 DATUM OUTSIDE CIRCLE Measuring any four points on the outside of a circle, and defining the center as preset HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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419 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (2nd soft-key row) Measuring any position in any axis and defining it as preset HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC saves the preset set in the display by the cycle in line 0 of the preset table. Q305 not equal to 0, Q303 = –1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q parameters Q150 to Q160. You can use these parameters in your program. Note the table of result parameters listed with every cycle description. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the preset in the touch probe axis in a separate probing. Parameter number Meaning Q166 Actual value of measured slot width Q157 Actual value of the centerline HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
In this case the touch probe does not return to the clearance height between the two measuring points. Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q303 Meas. value transfer (0,1)?: Specify if the determined basic rotation is to be saved in the datum table or in the preset table: 0: Write the measured basic rotation as datum HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
5 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the preset in the touch probe axis in a separate probing. Parameter number Meaning Q166 Actual value of measured ridge width Q157 Actual value of the centerline HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
To prevent a collision between touch probe and workpiece, enter high estimate for the ridge width. Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q405=+0 ;PRESET table without automatic activation The TNC writes to the datum table. The Q303 = 0: Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER datum is not automatically activated HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Actual value of center in reference axis Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis Q154 Actual value of length in the reference axis Q155 Actual value of length in the minor axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q332 New preset in minor axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should set the pocket center. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Actual value of center in reference axis Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis Q154 Actual value of length in the reference axis Q155 Actual value of length in the minor axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
1st and 2nd sides. Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q332 New preset in minor axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should set the stud center. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Parameter number Meaning Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis Q153 Actual value of diameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Positioning of the touch points Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE the touch probe axis at which no collision between tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input Q305=12 ;NUMBER IN TABLE range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The reference system is the active workpiece coordinate system 1: Write the measured preset into the preset table. The reference system is the machine coordinate system (REF system). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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(Q301=1) is active: 0: Move in a straight line between machining operations 1: Move in a circular arc on the pitch circle diameter between machining operations HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Parameter number Meaning Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis Q153 Actual value of diameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
To prevent a collision between touch probe and workpiece, enter high estimate for the nominal diameter of the stud. Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
;NO. OF PROBE POINTS The TNC writes to the preset table. Q303 = 1: Q365=1 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE If the active preset is modified this change immediately becomes effective. Otherwise an HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TNC should also set the preset in the touch probe axis: 0: Do not set the preset in the touch probe axis 1: Set the preset in the touch probe axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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(Q301=1) is active: 0: Move in a straight line between machining operations 1: Move in a circular arc on the pitch circle diameter between machining operations HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
4 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the preset in the touch probe axis in a separate probing. Parameter number Meaning Q151 Actual value of corner in reference axis Q152 Actual value of corner in minor axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Point less than point Point less than point Point less than point Point greater than point Point greater than Point greater than point point HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q304=0 ;BASIC ROTATION 0: Move at measuring height between measuring Q305=7 ;NUMBER IN TABLE points 1: Move at clearance height between measuring Q331=+0 ;PRESET points HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TNC should also set the preset in the touch probe axis: 0: Do not set the preset in the touch probe axis 1: Set the preset in the touch probe axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
4 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the preset in the touch probe axis in a separate probing. Parameter number Meaning Q151 Actual value of corner in reference axis Q152 Actual value of corner in minor axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. The TNC always measures the first line in the direction of the minor axis of the working plane. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q303 = 1: The TNC writes to the preset table. If the active preset is modified this change immediately becomes effective. Otherwise an entry is made in the specific row of the preset table without automatic activation HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TNC should also set the preset in the touch probe axis: 0: Do not set the preset in the touch probe axis 1: Set the preset in the touch probe axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Parameter number Meaning Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis Q153 Actual value of bolt hole circle diameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q332 New preset in minor axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should set the bolt hole circle center. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q320 is added to SET_UP (touch probe table), and is only effective when the preset is probed in the touch probe axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. The TNC then sets the preset in this axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The reference system is the active workpiece coordinate system 1: Write the measured preset into the preset table. The reference system is the machine coordinate system (REF system). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Parameter number Meaning Q151 Actual value of intersection point in reference axis Q152 Actual value of intersection point in minor axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
10 ROTATION,Cycle 11 SCALING and 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Reset any coordinate transformations beforehand Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q303 = 0: The TNC writes to the datum table. The datum is not automatically activated HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q333 New preset in TS axis? (absolute): Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set the preset. Default setting = 0. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
However, you also have to reactivate the preset number after every run of Cycle 419. If you work with preset 0 as active preset, this process is not required. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q267 Trav. direction 1 (+1=+ / -1=-)?: Direction Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER in which the probe is to approach the workpiece: -1: Negative traverse direction +1: Positive traverse direction HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The reference system is the active workpiece coordinate system 1: Write the measured preset into the preset table. The reference system is the machine coordinate system (REF system). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Measure circle with 4 probes Q365=0 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE Move on circular path between measuring points 3 CALL PGM 35K47 Call part program 4 END PGM CYC413 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Height in the touch probe axis at which the probe can traverse without collision Q305=1 ;NUMBER IN TABLE Enter center of bolt hole circle (X and Y) in line 1 Q331=+0 ;PRESET Q332=+0 ;PRESET HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Safety clearance in addition to SET_UP column 4 CYCL DEF 247 PRESETTING Activate new preset with Cycle 247 Q339=1 ;PRESET NUMBER 6 CALL PGM 35KLZ Call part program 7 END PGM CYC416 MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
ASCII file. The TNC will save the file in the directory that also contains the associated NC program. Use the HEIDENHAIN data transfer software TNCRemo if you wish to output the measuring log over the data interface. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Center in minor axis: 64.9530 Diameter: 12.0259 Deviations: Center in reference axis: 0.0810 Center in minor axis: -0.0470 Diameter: 0.0259 Further measuring results: Measuring -5.0000 height: End of measuring log HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC perform tolerance monitoring. This requires that you define the necessary limit values during cycle definition. If you do not wish to monitor for tolerances, simply leave the 0 (the default value) in the monitoring parameters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
You can inquire whether re-working is necessary via parameter Q181 in the NC program (Q181=1: must be reworked). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The TNC transfers all the measurement results to the result parameters and the log file in the active coordinate system, or as the case may be, the shifted and/or rotated/tilted coordinate system. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
ASCII keyboard to enter all coordinates of the nominal pre-positioning point values for the touch probe. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 To conclude the input, press the ENT key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
ASCII keyboard to enter all coordinates of the nominal pre-positioning point values for the touch probe. Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 To conclude the input, press the ENT key. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q265 if the angle about the A axis is to be measured; set Q263 not equal to Q265 if the angle is to be measured about the B axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q260 Clearance height? (absolute): coordinate in Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE the touch probe axis at which no collision between tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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1: Create a measuring log: The TNC saves the file TCHPR420.TXT as standard in the directory TNC:\ 2: Interrupt program run and output measuring log to the TNC screen (Press NC start to continue the program) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If, for example, you import a program of the contouring control for turning and milling, TNC 640, you will not receive an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q260 Clearance height? (absolute): coordinate in the touch probe axis at which no collision between Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TNC is to interrupt program run and output an error message: 0: Do not interrupt program run, do not output an error message 1: Interrupt program run and output an error message HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If, for example, you import a program of the contouring control for turning and milling, TNC 640, you will not receive an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If, for example, you import a program of the contouring control for turning and milling, TNC 640, you will not receive an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE 0: Move at measuring height between measuring Q277=35.15;MAXIMUM LIMIT points Q278=34.9 ;MINIMUM LIMIT 1: Move at clearance height between measuring points HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q423 No. probe points in plane (4/3)?: Define whether the TNC should measure the stud with 4 or 3 probing points: 4: Use 4 measuring points (standard setting) 3: Use 3 measuring points HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If, for example, you import a program of the contouring control for turning and milling, TNC 640, you will not receive an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC always starts probing from the center of the pocket. In this case the touch probe does not return to the clearance height between the four measuring points. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG 99999.9999 Q309=0 ;PGM STOP TOLERANCE Q287 Min. size limit 2nd side length?: Minimum permissible width of the pocket. Input range 0 to Q330=0 ;TOOL 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Page 430). Input range 0 to 32767 .9, alternatively tool name with maximum of 16 characters 0: Monitoring inactive >0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Deviation of side length in minor axis Please note while programming: Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q284=75.1 ;MAX. LIMIT 1ST SIDE Q285 Min. size limit 1st side length?: Minimum permissible length of the stud. Input range 0 to Q285=74.9 ;MIN. LIMIT 1ST SIDE 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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>0: Number or name of the tool that the TNC used for machining. You are able to apply a tool via soft key directly from the tool table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Actual value of the centerline Q166 Deviation of the measured length Please note while programming: Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC:\. Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE 2: Interrupt program run and output measuring log to the TNC screen. Resume program run with NC Start. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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0: Move at measuring height between measuring points 1: Move at clearance height between measuring points HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Actual value of the centerline Q166 Deviation of the measured length Please note while programming: Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a tool call to define the touch probe axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TCHPR426.TXT TNC:\. 2: Interrupt the program run and display the measuring log on the TNC screen. Resume program run with NC Start. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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>0: Number or name of the tool that the TNC used for machining. You are able to apply a tool via soft key directly from the tool table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If, for example, you import a program of the contouring control for turning and milling, TNC 640, you will not receive an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
;MEASURING LOG TNC:\. 2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q288=5.1 ;MAXIMUM LIMIT measuring log on the TNC screen. Resume Q289=4.95 ;MINIMUM LIMIT program run with NC Start. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If, for example, you import a program of the contouring control for turning and milling, TNC 640, you will not receive an error message. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Actual value of bolt hole circle diameter Q161 Deviation at center of reference axis Q162 Deviation at center of minor axis Q163 Deviation of bolt hole circle diameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
;MEASURING HEIGHT range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT Q288 Maximum limit of size?: Maximum Q288=80.1 ;MAXIMUM LIMIT permissible bolt hole circle diameter. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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>0: Number or name of the tool that the TNC used for machining. You are able to apply a tool via soft key directly from the tool table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Projection angle of the B axis Q170 Spatial angle A Q171 Spatial angle B Q172 Spatial angle C Q173 to Q175 Measured values in the touch probe axis (first to third measurement) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Coordinate of the third touch point in the reference Q264=+20 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS axis of the working plane. Input range -99999.9999 Q294=-10 ;1ST POINT 3RD AXIS to 99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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TCHPR431.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\. 2: Interrupt the program run and display the measuring log on the TNC screen. Resume program run with NC Start. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
10 FN 2: Q2 = +Q2 - +Q165 Calculate length in Y including the measured deviation 11 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the touch probe, change the tool HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Length in Y variable for roughing and finishing Q220=0 ;CORNER RADIUS Q221=0 ;ALLOWANCE IN 1ST AXS 17 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call 18 LBL 0 End of subprogram 19 END PGM BEAMS MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not display an error message in case of a tolerance violation Q330=0 ;TOOL No tool monitoring 4 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 5 END PGM BSMEAS MM HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. The TNC provides a cycle for the following special purpose: Soft key Cycle Page 3 MEASURING Cycle for defining OEM cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
This rules out any collision during retraction. With function FN17: SYSWRITE ID 990 NR 6 you can set whether the cycle runs through the probe input X12 or X13. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If mode 1 is selected, the TNC saves the value -1 in the 4th result parameter and continues the cycle: 0: Error message output 1: No error message output HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Remember that the TNC always writes to four successive Q parameters. If the TNC was not able to determine a valid touch point, the 4th result parameter will have the value –1. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(ACT), or with respect to the machine coordinate system (REF): 0: Save measuring result to the ACT system 1: Save measuring result to the ref system HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Measure the radius and the center offset using a stud or a calibration Measure the radius and the center offset using a calibration sphere HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 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, see the Chapter Touch probe table HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
6 Once the equator has been determined, the radius calibration begins 7 Finally, the TNC returns the touch probe in the touch-probe axis to the height at which it had been pre-positioned. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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3DTC table. 6 At the end of the cycle the TNC returns the touch probe in the touch-probe axis to the height at which it had been pre- positioned. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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If there is no reference to a calibration table (entry in DR2TABLE), then, in dependence of the tool number, a reference and the associated table will be created. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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3D- ToolComp is required for 3-D calibration. Input range 1 to 30 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(column F from the touch probe table). 3 The TNC then returns the touch probe at rapid traverse (column FMAX from the touch probe table) to the start position. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q434 Preset for length? (absolute): Reference for the length (e.g. height of the ring gauge). Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 NC blocks 5 TCH PROBE 461 TS CALIBRATION OF TOOL LENGTH Q434=+5 ;PRESET HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(CAL_OF in tchprobe.tp) is determined in addition to the radius by probing from opposite orientations. Any orientation possible (e.g. HEIDENHAIN infrared touch probes): For probing routine, see "orientation possible in two directions." HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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360.0000 NC blocks 5 TCH PROBE 462 CALIBRATION OF A TS IN A RING Q407=+5 ;RING RADIUS Q320=+0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE Q423=+8 ;NO. OF PROBE POINTS Q380=+0 ;REFERENCE ANGLE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(CAL_OF in tchprobe.tp) is determined in addition to the radius by probing from opposite orientations. Any orientation possible (e.g. HEIDENHAIN infrared touch probes): For probing routine, see "orientation possible in two directions." HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Input range 0 to Q301=+1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE 360.0000 Q423=+8 ;NO. OF PROBE POINTS Q380=+0 ;REFERENCE ANGLE HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Even if your machine has separate potentiometers for rapid traverse and feed rate, you can control the feed rate, also with Q397=1, only with the potentiometer for feed motions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
1: Interrupt program run and output measuring results to the screen. Program run can then be continued with NC start HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(No. 204803) defines an M function that is specifically configured by the machine manufacturer and is used to position the rotary axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
KinematicsOpt cycles (except for 450). If machine parameters were changed through the KinematicsOpt cycles, the control must be restarted. Otherwise the changes could be lost in certain circumstances. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Set the preset again if necessary. Saving and restoring with Cycle 450 should only be performed if no tool carrier kinematics with transformations is active HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Mode 1: Logging of all transformation entries before and after restoring the kinematics configuration. Mode 2: List of the saved data records. Mode 3: List of the deleted data records. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Do not change stored data manually. Make a backup of the TNC:\table\DATA450.KD file so that you can restore the file, if necessary (e.g. if the data medium is damaged). HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
3 Select the Program Run mode and start the calibration program. 4 The TNC automatically measures all three axes successively in the resolution you defined. 5 The TNC saves the measured values in the following Q parameters: HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Offset error in Y direction, for manual trans- fer to the corresponding machine parameter Q149 Offset error in Z direction, for manual trans- fer to the corresponding machine parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Check mode. If a measuring point has been defined at 0°, it will be ignored because the reference measurement is always done at 0°. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
If required, deactivate the lock on the rotary axes for the duration of the calibration. Otherwise it may falsify the results of measurement. The machine tool manual provides further information. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Determination of the rotary axis backlash Number of measuring points between 8 and 12 The start and end angles should cover the largest possible traverse range of the rotary axes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Backlash measurement is not possible if an M function is set for positioning the rotary axes in machine parameter mStrobeRotAxPos (No. 204803) or if the axis is a Hirth axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(No. 204802) the TNC shows an error message and ends the measurement. Programming in inches: The TNC always records the log data and results of measurement in millimeters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Q253 Q253 Feed rate for pre-positioning? Enter the traversing speed of the tool in mm/min during positioning. Input range 0.0001 to 99999.9999; alternatively FMAX, FAUTO, PREDEF HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Q421 Angle of incidence in C axis?: Angle of incidence in the C axis at which the other rotary axes are to be measured. Input range -359.999 to 359.999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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= 1/3), then move the touch probe by the safety clearance (Q320 + SET_UP) to a position approximately above the center of the calibration sphere before the start of the cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(relative to the beginning of the kinematic transformation chain, usually the spindle nose) Position after optimization of the rotary axes checked (relative to the beginning of the kinematic transformation chain, usually the spindle nose) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
3 Set the preset on the workpiece, and start machining the workpiece. 4 Use Cycle 452 for preset compensation at regular intervals. The TNC measures the drift of the axes involved and compensates it in the kinematics description. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Offset error in Y direction, for manual trans- fer to the corresponding machine parameter Q149 Offset error in Z direction, for manual trans- fer to the corresponding machine parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(No. 204802) the TNC shows an error message and ends the measurement. Programming in inches: The TNC always records the log data and results of measurement in millimeters. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
TNC is to measure the A axis. If the input value = 0, the TNC does not measure the respective axis. Input range 0 to 12 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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The traversing angle must be significantly larger than the actual backlash of the rotary axes. If input value = 0, the TNC does not measure the backlash. Input range -3.0000 to +3.0000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Position after preset-compensation of the rotary axes checked (relative to the beginning of the kinematic transformation chain, usually the spindle nose) Notes on log data (see "Logging function", Page 509) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The following types of tool measurement are provided: Tool measurement while the tool is at standstill Tool measurement while the tool is rotating Measurement of individual teeth HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Cycles 481 to 483 are also available in controls for ISO programming under G481 to G483. Instead of a selectable parameter for the status of the measurement, the new cycles use the fixed parameter Q199. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The feed rate for probing is calculated from: v = measuring tolerance • n with Feed rate for probing in mm/min Measuring tolerance [mm], depending Measuring tolerance on maxPeriphSpeedMeas Shaft speed [rpm] HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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Measuring tolerance = r • measureTolerance1/ 5 mm, where Active tool radius in mm Maximum permissible error of measureTolerance1: measurement HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
Permissible deviation from tool radius R for breakage detection. If the entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status l). Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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10 mm, for because the south pole of radius as the offset so example the ball is to be measured) that the diameter is not measured in the radius) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
10 The TNC saves the calibration values and considers these during subsequent tool measurement 11 The TNC then retracts the stylus along the tool axis to safety clearance and moves it to the center of the TT HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
The calibrating tool should have a diameter of more than 15 mm and protrude approx. 50 mm from the chuck. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
1: No stop before running. The TNC starts the calibration process from the current position. Before running Cycle 484, you must position the tool above the tool touch probe. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
It then measures the length of each tooth by changing the corresponding angle of spindle orientation. To activate this function, program TCH PROBE 31 = 1 for CUTTER MEASUREMENT. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(safety zone from safetyDistStylus). Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Probe the teeth? 0=no/1=yes: Choose whether the control is to measure the individual teeth (maximum of 20 teeth) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
To do so, define in the tool table the number of teeth CUT as 0 and adjust machine parameter CfgTT (No. 122700) Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(safety zone from safetyDistStylus). Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Probe the teeth? 0=no/1=yes: Choose whether the control is to measure the individual teeth (maximum of 20 teeth) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
To do so, define in the tool table the number of teeth CUT as 0 and adjust machine parameter CfgTT (No. 122700) Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
(safety zone from safetyDistStylus). Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Probe the teeth? 0=no/1=yes: Choose whether the control is to measure the individual teeth (maximum of 20 teeth) HEIDENHAIN | TNC 620 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 10/2017...
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