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HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

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5/2013

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  • Page 1 TNC 620 User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming NC Software 340560-04 340561-04 340564-04 English (en) 5/2013...
  • Page 2 Go directly to blocks, cycles and parameter functions Program run, single block Potentiometer for feed rate Program run, full sequence and spindle speed Feed rate Spindle speed Programming modes Function Programming Test run TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 3 Conclude block and exit entry coordinates Circular arc with center Clear numerical entry or TNC error message Circle with radius Abort dialog, delete program section Circular arc with tangential connection Chamfer/Corner rounding TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 4 Controls of the TNC TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 5 Fundamentals...
  • Page 6 Would you like any changes, or have you found any errors? We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your requests to the following e-mail address: tnc-userdoc@heidenhain.de. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 7 Please contact your machine tool builder to become familiar with the features of your machine. Many machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN, offer programming courses for the TNCs. We recommend these courses as an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing information and ideas with other TNC users.
  • Page 8 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: Hardware, options ■...
  • Page 9 Lithuanian KinematicsOpt software option (option number 48) ■ Touch-probe cycles for Backup/restore active kinematics automatic testing and ■ Test active kinematics optimization of the machine ■ Optimize active kinematics kinematics TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 10 Continuous adaptation of the parameters of the adaptive precontrolling to the actual weight of the workpiece during machining Active Chatter Control (ACC) software option (option number 145) Fully automatic function for chatter control during machining TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 11 Legal information This product uses open source software. Further information is available on the control under Programming and Editing operating mode MOD function LICENSE INFO soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 12 , page 447). New function for rounding corners (Rounding corners: M197 , page 328). External access to the TNC can now be blocked with a MOD function (External access). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 13 User's Manual for Cycle Programming). With the "Basic Rotation" probing cycle, workpiece misalignment can now be compensated for via a table rotation (Compensation of workpiece misalignment by rotating the table, page 440) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 14 Fundamentals TNC model, software and features TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 15 Contents First Steps with the TNC 620......................45 Introduction............................67 Programming: Fundamentals, file management................83 Programming: Programming aids....................119 Programming: Tools........................143 Programming: Programming contours..................171 Programming: Subprograms and program section repeats............223 Programming: Q Parameters......................239 Programming: Miscellaneous functions..................309 10 Programming: Special functions....................329 11 Programming: Multiple Axis Machining..................
  • Page 16 Contents TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 17 First Steps with the TNC 620......................45 Overview..............................46 Machine switch-on..........................46 Acknowledging the power interruption and moving to the reference points........... 46 Programming the first part........................47 Selecting the correct operating mode..................... 47 The most important TNC keys.........................47 Creating a new program/file management....................48 Defining a workpiece blank........................49...
  • Page 18 Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block..............72 Status displays............................73 "General" status display..........................73 Additional status displays.........................74 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D Touch Probes and Electronic Handwheels........80 3-D touch probes (Touch Probe Function software option)..............80 HR electronic handwheels........................81 TNC 620 | User's Manual...
  • Page 19 Absolute and incremental workpiece positions..................87 Selecting the datum..........................88 Opening programs and entering......................89 Organization of an NC program in HEIDENHAIN Conversational format..........89 Define the blank: BLK FORM........................89 Opening a new part program........................90 Programming tool movements in conversational..................91 Actual position capture..........................93...
  • Page 20 Tagging files............................111 Renaming a file............................112 Sorting files............................112 Additional functions..........................113 Data transfer to/from an external data medium..................114 The TNC in a network..........................116 USB devices on the TNC........................117 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 21 Generating / not generating graphics during programming..............126 Generating a graphic for an existing program..................126 Block number display ON/OFF.......................127 Erasing the graphic..........................127 Showing grid lines..........................127 Magnification or reduction of details..................... 128 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 22 Informational texts..........................133 Saving service files..........................133 Calling the TNCguide help system......................134 TNCguide context-sensitive help system..................135 Application.............................. 135 Working with the TNCguide........................136 Downloading current help files......................140 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 23 Importing tool tables..........................156 Pocket table for tool changer......................... 157 Call tool data............................160 Tool change............................162 Tool usage test............................165 Tool compensation..........................167 Introduction.............................167 Tool length compensation........................167 Tool radius compensation........................168 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 24 Circle CR with defined radius........................ 192 Circle CT with tangential connection..................... 194 Example: Linear movements and chamfers with Cartesian coordinates..........195 Example: Circular movements with Cartesian coordinates..............196 Example: Full circle with Cartesian coordinates..................197 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 25 Free straight line programming......................210 Free circular path programming......................211 Input options............................212 Auxiliary points............................215 Relative data............................216 Example: FK programming 1......................... 218 Example: FK programming 2......................... 219 Example: FK programming 3......................... 220 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 26 Repeating program section repeats.......................233 Repeating a subprogram........................234 Programming examples........................235 Example: Milling a contour in several infeeds..................235 Example: Groups of holes........................236 Example: Group of holes with several tools..................237 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 27 FN 18: SYS-DATUM READ: Reading system data................. 261 FN 19: PLC: Transfer values to PLC...................... 270 FN 20: WAIT FOR: NC and PLC synchronization.................. 270 FN 29: PLC: Transfer values to the PLC....................272 FN 37: EXPORT............................272 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 28 Copying a substring from a string parameter..................290 Converting a string parameter to a numerical value................291 Checking a string parameter........................292 Finding the length of a string parameter....................293 Comparing alphabetic sequence......................294 Reading machine parameters.........................295 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 29 Measurement results from touch probe cycles (see also User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)..301 8.13 Programming examples........................303 Example: Ellipse............................. 303 Example: Concave cylinder machined with spherical cutter..............305 Example: Convex sphere machined with end mill.................307 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 30 Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction: M140..............324 Suppressing touch probe monitoring: M141..................325 Deleting basic rotation: M143........................326 Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148............327 Rounding corners: M197........................328 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 31 TRANS DATUM RESET.......................... 341 10.6 Creating Text Files..........................342 Application.............................. 342 Opening and exiting text files........................342 Editing texts............................343 Deleting and re-inserting characters, words and lines................343 Editing text blocks..........................344 Finding text sections..........................345 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 32 Switching between table and form view....................348 FN 26: TAPOPEN: Open a freely definable table.................. 349 FN 27: TAPWRITE: Write to a freely definable table................350 FN 28: TAPREAD: Read from a freely definable table................351 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 33 Mode of action of the programmed feed rate..................387 Interpretation of the programmed rotary axis coordinates..............387 Type of interpolation between the starting and end position..............389 Resetting the TCPM FUNCTION......................390 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 34 Using other tools: Delta values......................393 3-D compensation without TCPM......................393 Face Milling: 3D compensation with TCPM..................394 Peripheral Milling: 3-D radius compensation with TCPM and radius compensation (RL/RR)....395 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 35 12 Programming: Pallet editor......................397 12.1 Pallet Management (software option)....................398 Application.............................. 398 Select pallet table..........................400 Exiting the pallet file..........................400 Run pallet file............................400 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 36 13.6 Calibrating a 3-D touch trigger probe (software option Touch probe functions)......434 Introduction.............................434 Calibrating the effective length......................435 Calibrating the effective radius and compensating center misalignment..........436 Displaying calibration values........................438 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 37 Limitations on working with the tilting function..................454 To activate manual tilting:........................455 Setting the current tool-axis direction as the active machining direction..........456 Setting the datum in a tilted coordinate system................... 457 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 38 Contents 14 Positioning with Manual Data Input.................... 459 14.1 Programming and executing simple machining operations............460 Positioning with manual data input (MDI)..................... 460 Protecting and erasing programs in $MDI.....................463 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 39 Any entry into program (mid-program startup)..................485 Returning to the contour........................487 15.6 Automatic program start........................488 Application.............................. 488 15.7 Optional block skip..........................489 Application.............................. 489 Inserting the "/" character........................489 Erasing the "/" character......................... 489 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 40 Contents 15.8 Optional program-run interruption.....................490 Application.............................. 490 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 41 16.6 Entering the code number........................496 Application.............................. 496 16.7 External access............................. 497 Application.............................. 497 16.8 Setting up data interfaces........................498 Serial interfaces on the TNC 620......................498 Application.............................. 498 Setting the RS-232 interface........................498 Setting the BAUD RATE (baudRate)...................... 498 Setting the protocol (protocol)....................... 499 Setting data bits (dataBits)........................499...
  • Page 42 16.10 Configure HR 550 FS wireless handwheel..................511 Application.............................. 511 Assigning the handwheel to a specific handwheel holder..............511 Setting the transmission channel......................512 Selecting the transmitter power......................512 Statistical data............................513 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 43 Technical Information...........................529 17.4 Overview tables............................537 Fixed cycles............................537 Miscellaneous functions.........................538 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared..............540 Comparison: Specifications........................540 Comparison: Data interfaces........................540 Comparison: Accessories........................541 Comparison: PC software........................541 Comparison: Machine-specific functions....................542 Comparison: User functions........................542 Comparison: Cycles..........................549...

  • Page 45: First Steps With The Tnc 620

    First Steps with the TNC 620...

  • Page 46: Overview

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Overview Overview This chapter is intended to help TNC beginners quickly learn to handle the most important procedures. For more information on a respective topic, see the section referred to in the text. The following topics are included in this chapter:...

  • Page 47: Programming The First Part

    Further information on this topic Writing and editing programs: See "Editing a program", page 94 Overview of keys: See "Controls of the TNC", page 2 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 48: Creating A New Program/File Management

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Programming the first part Creating a new program/file management Press the PGM MGT key: The TNC opens the file manager. The file management of the TNC is arranged much like the file management on a PC with the Windows Explorer.

  • Page 49: Defining A Workpiece Blank

    1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0 3 END PGM NEW MM Further information on this topic Defining the workpiece blank: page 90 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 50: Program Layout

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Programming the first part Program layout NC programs should be arranged consistently in a similar manner. This makes it easier to find your place, accelerates programming and reduces errors. Recommended program layout for simple, conventional contour...

  • Page 51: Programming A Simple Contour

    M13. Confirm with the END key: The TNC saves the entered positioning block Move to the contour: Press the APPR/DEP key: The TNC shows a soft-key row with approach and departure functions TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 52 First Steps with the TNC 620 Programming the first part Select the approach function APPR CT: Enter the coordinates of the contour starting point in X and Y, e.g. 5/5. Confirm with the ENT key Center angle? Enter the approach angle, e.g. 90°, and confirm with the ENT key Circle radius? Enter the approach radius, e.g.
  • Page 53 Programmable feed rates: See "Mögliche Vorschubeingaben" Tool radius compensation: See "Tool radius compensation", page 168 Miscellaneous functions (M): See "M functions for program run inspection, spindle and coolant ", page 311 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 54: Creating A Cycle Program

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Programming the first part Creating a cycle program The holes (depth of 20 mm) shown in the figure at right are to be drilled with a standard drilling cycle. You have already defined the workpiece blank.
  • Page 55 Retract the tool, end program 9 END PGM C200 MM Further information on this topic Creating a new program: See "Opening programs and entering", page 89 Cycle programming: See User’s Manual for Cycles TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 56: Graphically Testing The First Part (Advanced Graphic Features Software Option)

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Graphically testing the first part (Advanced Graphic Features software option) Graphically testing the first part (Advanced Graphic Features software option) Selecting the correct operating mode You can test programs only in the Test Run mode:...

  • Page 57: Choosing The Program You Want To Test

    Projection in three planes 3-D view Further information on this topic Graphic functions: See "Graphics (Advanced Graphic Features software option)", page 466 Running a test run: See "Test Run", page 477 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 58: Starting The Test Run

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Graphically testing the first part (Advanced Graphic Features software option) Starting the test run Press the RESET + START soft key: The TNC simulates the active program up to a programmed break or to the program end...

  • Page 59: Setting Up Tools

    When measuring on the machine: Place the tools into the tool changer page 61 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 60: The Tool Table Tool.t

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Setting up tools The tool table TOOL.T In the tool table TOOL.T (permanently saved under TNC:\TABLE\), save the tool data such as length and radius, but also further tool- specific information that the TNC needs to perform its functions.

  • Page 61: The Pocket Table Tool_P .Tch

    To leave the pocket table, press the END key Further information on this topic Operating modes of the TNC: See "Modes of Operation", page 71 Working with the pocket table: See "Pocket table for tool changer", page 157 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 62: Workpiece Setup

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Workpiece setup Workpiece setup Selecting the correct operating mode Workpieces are set up in the Manual Operation or Electronic Handwheel mode Press the Manual Operation operating mode key: the TNC switches to that mode Further information on this topic Manual Operation mode: See "Moving the machine axes",...

  • Page 63: Workpiece Alignment With 3-D Touch Probe(Software Option: Touch Probe Function)

    Further information on this topic MDI operating mode: See "Programming and executing simple machining operations", page 460 Workpiece alignment: See "Compensating workpiece misalignment with 3-D touch probe (Software-Option Touch probe functions)", page 439 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 64: Datum Setting With 3-D Touch Probe (Software Option: Touch Probe Function)

    First Steps with the TNC 620 Workpiece setup Datum setting with 3-D touch probe (software option: Touch probe function) Insert the 3-D touch probe: In the MDI mode, run a TOOL CALL block containing the tool axis and then return to the Manual...

  • Page 65: Running The First Program

    File management: See "Working with the file manager", page 102 Start the program Press the NC start key: The TNC runs the active program Further information on this topic Running programs: See "Program run", page 480 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 67: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 68: Programming: Heidenhain Conversational And Iso Formats

    Compatibility Machining programs created on HEIDENHAIN contouring controls (starting from the TNC 150 B) may not always run on the TNC 620. If NC blocks contain invalid elements, the TNC will mark them as ERROR blocks when the file is opened.

  • Page 69: Visual Display Unit And Operating Panel

    Setting the screen layout Shift key for switchover between machining and programming modes Soft-key selection keys for machine tool builders Switching the soft-key rows for machine tool builders USB connection TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 70: Setting The Screen Layout

    "Operating modes", page 62 Select the desired screen layout Control Panel The TNC 620 is delivered with an integrated keyboard. Alphabetic keyboard for entering texts and file names, and for ISO programming. File management...

  • Page 71: Modes Of Operation

    If desired, you can have the programming graphics show the programmed paths of traverse. Soft keys for selecting the screen layout Window Soft key Program Left: program, right: program structure Left: program, right: programming graphics TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 72: Test Run

    Soft keys for selecting the screen layout for pallet tables (Software option Pallet management) Window Soft key Pallet table Left: program, right: pallet table Left: pallet table, right: status TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 73: Status Displays

    Axis can be moved with the handwheel Axes are moving under a basic rotation Axes are moving in a tilted working plane The M128 function or TCPM FUNCTION is active No active program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 74: Additional Status Displays

    Please note that some of the status information described below is not available unless the associated software option is enabled on your TNC. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 75 Circle center CC (pole) Dwell time counter Machining time when the program was completely simulated in the Test Run operating mode Current machining time in percent Current time Active programs TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 76 Information on standard cycles (CYC tab) Soft key Meaning No direct Active machining cycle selection possible Active values of Cycle 32 Tolerance TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 77 Positions and coordinates (POS tab) Soft key Meaning Type of position display, e.g. actual position Tilt angle of the working plane Angle of a basic rotation Active kinematics TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 78 (DYN = dynamic measurement) Cutting edge number with the corresponding measured value. If the measured value is followed by an asterisk, the permissible tolerance in the tool table was exceeded TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 79 For further information, refer to the User's Manual for Cycles, "Coordinate Transformation Cycles." Displaying Q parameters (QPARA tab) Soft key Meaning Display the current values of the defined Q parameters Display the character strings of the defined string parameters TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 80: Accessories: Heidenhain 3-D Touch Probes And Electronic Handwheels

    Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D Touch Probes and Electronic Handwheels 3-D touch probes (Touch Probe Function software option) The various HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probes enable you to: Automatically align workpieces Quickly and precisely set datums Measure the workpiece during program run Measure and inspect tools...

  • Page 81: Hr Electronic Handwheels

    Electronic handwheels facilitate moving the axis slides precisely by hand. A wide range of traverses per handwheel revolution is available. Apart from the HR 130 and HR 150 panel-mounted handwheels, HEIDENHAIN also offers the HR 410 portable handwheel. TNC 620 | User's Manual...

  • Page 83: Programming: Fundamentals, File Management

    Programming: Fundamentals, file management...

  • Page 84: Fundamentals

    Relative coordinates are referenced to any other known position (reference point) you define within the coordinate system. Relative coordinate values are also referred to as incremental coordinate values. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 85: Reference System On Milling Machines

    X direction, and the index finger in the positive Y direction. The TNC 620 can control up to 5 axes optionally. The axes U, V and W are secondary linear axes parallel to the main axes X, Y and Z, respectively.

  • Page 86: Polar Coordinates

    The pole is set by entering two Cartesian coordinates in one of the three planes. These coordinates also set the reference axis for the polar angle PA. Coordinates of the pole Reference axis of the angle (plane) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 87: Absolute And Incremental Workpiece Positions

    Absolute and incremental polar coordinates Absolute polar coordinates always refer to the pole and the angle reference axis. Incremental polar coordinates always refer to the last programmed nominal position of the tool. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 88: Selecting The Datum

    The fastest, easiest and most accurate way of setting the datum is by using a 3-D touch probe from HEIDENHAIN. See “Setting the Datum with a 3-D Touch Probe” in the Cycle Programming User’s Manual.

  • Page 89: Opening Programs And Entering

    Opening programs and entering Opening programs and entering Organization of an NC program in HEIDENHAIN Conversational format A part program consists of a series of program blocks. The figure at right illustrates the elements of a block. The TNC numbers the blocks in ascending sequence.

  • Page 90: Opening A New Part Program

    DEL key. The TNC can display the graphics only if the shortest side is at least 50 µm long and the longest side is no longer than 99 999.999 mm. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 91: Programming Tool Movements In Conversational

    Enter 3 (miscellaneous function M3 "Spindle ON"). The TNC ends this dialog by pressing the ENT key. The program-block window displays the following line: 3 L X+10 Y+5 R0 F100 M3 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 92 The number of teeth must be defined in the tool table in the CUT. column Functions for conversational guidance Ignore the dialog question End the dialog immediately Abort the dialog and erase the block TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 93: Actual Position Capture

    (e.g. for radius compensation), then the TNC also closes the soft-key row for axis selection. The actual-position-capture function is not allowed if the tilted working plane function is active. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 94: Editing A Program

    ENT key. Or: Enter the block number step and press the N LINES soft key to jump over the entered number of lines upward or downward TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 95 If you have started a search in a very long program, the TNC shows a progress display window. You then have the option of canceling the search via soft key. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 96 To insert the block, press the INSERT BLOCK soft key To end the marking function, press the CANCEL SELECTION soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 97: The Tnc Search Function

    Repeat the search process: The TNC moves to the next block containing the text you are searching for End the search function TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 98 To replace all text occurrences, press the REPLACE ALL soft key. To skip the text and move to its next occurrence press the FIND soft key End the search function TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 99: File Manager: Fundamentals

    Tools Tool changers .TCH Datums Points .PNT Presets Touch probes Backup files .BAK Dependent data (e.g. structure items) .DEP Pallets Texts as ASCII files Protocol files .TXT Help files .CHM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 100 You should not use any other characters in file names in order to prevent any file transfer problems. The maximum limit for the path and file name together is 82 characters, See "Paths". TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 101: Data Backup

    Data Backup We recommend saving newly written programs and files on a PC at regular intervals. The TNCremoNT data transmission freeware from HEIDENHAIN is a simple and convenient method for backing up data stored on the TNC. You additionally need a data medium on which all machine- specific data, such as the PLC program, machine parameters, etc., are stored.

  • Page 102: Working With The File Manager

    PROG1.H was copied into it. The part program now has the following path: TNC:\AUFTR1\NCPROG\PROG1.H The chart at right illustrates an example of a directory display with different paths. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 103: Overview: Functions Of The File Manager

    Select the editor Sort files by properties Copy a directory Delete directory with all its subdirectories Display all the directories of a particular drive Rename a directory Create a new directory TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 104: Calling The File Manager

    File is protected against erasing and editing File is protected against erasing and editing, because it is being run Date Date that the file was last edited Time Time that the file was last edited TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 105: Selecting Drives, Directories And Files

    Move the highlight to the desired file in the right window Press the SELECT soft key, or Press the ENT key The TNC opens the selected file in the operating mode from which you called the file manager TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 106: Creating A New Directory

    TNC copies the file to the selected directory. The original file is retained. When the copying process has been started with ENT or the OK soft key, the TNC displays a pop-up window with a progress indicator. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 107: Copying Files Into Another Directory

    Press the CANCEL soft key if no file is to be overwritten If you wish to overwrite a protected file, you need to select the "Protected files" check box or cancel the copying process. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 108: Copying A Table

    Press the TAG soft key Select additional lines, if required Press the SAVE AS soft key Enter a name for the table in which the selected lines are to be saved TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 109: Copying A Directory

    Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the file you wish to select: Moves the highlight up and down within a window To select the file, press the OK soft key, or Press the ENT key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 110: Deleting A File

    To confirm the deletion, press the OK soft key, or To cancel deletion, press the CANCEL soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 111: Tagging Files

    To copy the tagged files, press the COPY TAG soft key, or Delete the tagged files by pressing the END soft key to end the tagging functions, and then the DELETE soft key to delete the tagged files TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 112: Renaming A File

    To rename: Press the OK soft key or the ENT key Sorting files Select the folder in which you wish to sort the files Select the SORT soft key Select the soft key with the corresponding display criterion TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 113: Additional Functions

    Search for a USB device In order to remove the USB device, move the highlight to the USB device Remove the USB device For more information: See "USB devices on the TNC", page 117. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 114: Data Transfer To/From An External Data Medium

    Use the arrow keys to highlight the file(s) that you want to transfer: Moves the highlight up and down within a window Moves the highlight from the right to the left window, and vice versa TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 115 To select another directory in the split-screen display, press the SHOW TREE soft key. If you press the SHOW FILES soft key, the TNC shows the content of the selected directory! TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 116: The Tnc In A Network

    Auto column if the connection is established automatically Set up new network connection Remove Delete existing network connection Copy Copy network connection Machining Edit network connection Clear Clear status window TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 117: Usb Devices On The Tnc

    The USB devices appear as separate drives in the directory tree, so you can use the file-management functions described in the earlier chapters correspondingly. Your machine tool builder can assign permanent names for USB devices. Refer to your machine manual. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 118 Exit the file manager In order to re-establish a connection with a USB device that has been removed, press the following soft key: Select the function for reconnection of USB devices TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 119: Programming: Programming Aids

    Programming: Programming aids...

  • Page 120: Screen Keyboard

    Screen keyboard Screen keyboard If you are using the compact version (without an alphabetic keyboard) TNC 620, you can enter letters and special characters with the screen keyboard or with a PC keyboard connected over the USB port. Enter the text with the screen keyboard...

  • Page 121: Adding Comments

    Select the block after which the comment is to be inserted Initiate the programming dialog with the semicolon key (;) on the alphabetic keyboard Enter your comment and conclude the block by pressing the END key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 122: Functions For Editing Of The Comment

    Jump to the beginning of a word. Words must be separated by a space Jump to the end of a word. Words must be separated by a space Switch between insert mode and overwrite mode TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 123: Structuring Programs

    If you are scrolling through the program structure window block by block, the TNC at the same time automatically moves the corresponding NC blocks in the program window. This way you can quickly skip large program sections. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 124: Calculator

    Delete value Unit of measure MM or INCH Display mode for angle values DEG (degree) or RAD (radian measure) Display mode of the numerical value DEC (decimal) or HEX (hexadecimal) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 125 Position the calculator in the center You can also shift the calculator with the arrow keys on your keyboard. If you have connected a mouse you can also position the calculator with this. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 126: Programming Graphics

    Generate programming graphic blockwise Generate a complete graphic or complete it after RESET + START Stop the programming graphics. This soft key only appears while the TNC is generating the interactive graphics TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 127: Block Number Display On/Off

    Shift the soft-key row: see figure Erase graphic: Press CLEAR GRAPHICS soft key Showing grid lines Shift the soft-key row: see figure Show grid lines: Press the "SHOW GRID LINES" soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 128: Magnification Or Reduction Of Details

    If you have connected a mouse you can draw a frame overlay with the left mouse button for the area to be magnified. You can also use the mouse to magnify or shrink the graphics. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 129: Error Messages

    Press the ERR key. The TNC opens the error window and displays all accumulated error messages. Closing the error window Press the END soft key—or Press the ERR key. The TNC closes the error window. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 130: Detailed Error Messages

    Position the highlight on the error message and press the INTERNAL INFO soft key. The TNC opens a window with internal information about the error To exit Details, press the INTERNAL INFO soft key again TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 131: Clearing Errors

    If you need the current log file: Press the CURRENT FILE soft key. The oldest entry is at the beginning of the error log file, and the most recent entry is at the end. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 132: Keystroke Log

    The TNC saves each key pressed during operation in a keystroke log. The oldest entry is at the beginning, and the most recent entry is at the end of the file. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 133: Informational Texts

    Press the SAVE SERVICE FILES soft key: The TNC opens a pop-up window in which you can enter a name for the service file. Save the service files: Press the OK soft key. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 134: Calling The Tncguide Help System

    There you will find further, more detailed information on the error message concerned. Call the help for HEIDENHAIN error messages Call the help for HEIDENHAIN error messages, if available TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 135: Tncguide Context-Sensitive Help System

    TNCguide context-sensitive help system Application Before you can use the TNCguide, you need to download the help files from the HEIDENHAIN home page See "Downloading current help files". TNCguide context-sensitive help system includes the user documentation in HTML format. The TNCguide is called with the...

  • Page 136: Working With The Tncguide

    TNC starts the internally defined standard browser (usually the Internet Explorer), or otherwise a browser adapted by HEIDENHAIN. For many soft keys there is a context-sensitive call through which you can go directly to the description of the soft key’s function.
  • Page 137 If the text window at right is active: Jump to next link Select the page last shown Page forward if you have used the "select page last shown" function Move up by one page Move down by one page TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 138 Use the arrow key to highlight the desired keyword Use the ENT key to call the information on the selected keyword You can enter the search word only with a keyboard connected via USB. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 139 If you activate the Search only in titles function (by mouse or by using the cursor and the space key), the TNC searches only through headings and ignores the body text. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 140: Downloading Current Help Files

    Programming: Programming aids TNCguide context-sensitive help system Downloading current help files You'll find the help files for your TNC software on the HEIDENHAIN homepage www.heidenhain.de under: Documentation and information User Documentation TNCguide Select the desired language TNC Controls Series, e.g. TNC 600 Series Desired NC software number, e.g.
  • Page 141 TNC:\tncguide\hu Hungarian TNC:\tncguide\ru Russian TNC:\tncguide\zh Chinese (simplified) TNC:\tncguide\zh-tw Chinese (traditional) TNC:\tncguide\sl Slovenian (software option) TNC:\tncguide\no Norwegian TNC:\tncguide\sk Slovak TNC:\tncguide\lv Latvian TNC:\tncguide\kr Korean TNC:\tncguide\et Estonian TNC:\tncguide\tr Turkish TNC:\tncguide\ro Romanian TNC:\tncguide\lt Lithuanian TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 143: Programming: Tools

    Programming: Tools...

  • Page 144: Entering Tool-Related Data

    Changing during program run You can adjust the feed rate during program run with the feed-rate override knob F . TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 145: Spindle Speed S

    END, or switch via the VC soft key to entry of the cutting speed. Changing during program run You can adjust the spindle speed during program run with the spindle speed override knob S. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 146: Tool Data

    The entire tool length is essential for the TNC in order to perform numerous functions involving multi-axis machining. Tool radius R You can enter the tool radius R directly. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 147: Delta Values For Lengths And Radii

    In the programming dialog, you can transfer the value for tool length and tool radius directly into the input line by pressing the desired axis soft key. Example 4 TOOL DEF 5 L+10 R+5 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 148: Enter Tool Data Into The Table

    You can select either list view or form view for tables via the "Screen layout" key. When you open the tool table you can also change its layout. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 149 Current tool age? Current age of the tool in minutes: The TNC automatically counts the current tool life (CUR_TIME: for CURrent TIME. A starting value can be entered for used tools TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 150 Max. 16 characters, format specified internally: Date = yyyy.mm.dd, time = hh.mm ACC status Activate or deactivate active chatter control for the 1=active/0=inactive respective tool (page 333). Input range: 0 (inactive) and 1 (active) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 151 Breakage tolerance: radius? Permissible deviation from tool radius R for breakage detection. If the entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status L). Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 152 Cancel filter: Press the previously selected tool type again or select another tool type The machine tool builder adapts the features of the filter function to the requirements of your machine. Refer to your machine manual. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 153 With the Fix number of columns function, you can define how many columns (0 -3) are fixed to the left screen edge. These columns are also displayed if you navigate in the table to the right. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 154 If the TNC cannot show all positions in the tool table in one screen page, the highlight bar at the top of the table will display the symbol ">>" or "<<". TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 155 Show all drills in the tool table Show all cutters in the tool table Show all taps/thread cutters in the tool table Show all touch probes in the tool table TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 156: Importing Tool Tables

    If you export a tool table from an iTNC 530 and import it into a TNC 620, you have to adapt its format and content before you can use the tool table. On the TNC 620, you can adapt the tool table conveniently with the IMPORT TABLE function. The TNC converts the contents of the imported tool table to a format valid for the TNC 620 and saves the changes to the selected file.

  • Page 157: Pocket Table For Tool Changer

    Select the pocket table: Press the POCKET TABLE soft key Set the EDIT soft key to ON. On your machine this might not be necessary or even possible. Refer to your machine manual TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 158 Box magazine: Lock the pocket below below? LOCKED_LEFT Lock the pocket at Box magazine: Lock the pocket at left left? LOCKED_RIGHT Lock the pocket at Box magazine: Lock the pocket at right right? TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 159 Edit the current field Sort the view The machine manufacturer defines the features, properties and designations of the various display filters. Refer to your machine manual. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 160: Call Tool Data

    Tool length oversize DL: Enter the delta value for the tool length Tool radius oversize DR: Enter the delta value for the tool radius Tool radius oversize DR2: Enter the delta value for the tool radius 2 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 161 If you are working with tool tables, use TOOL DEF to preselect the next tool. Simply enter the tool number or a corresponding Q parameter, or type the tool name in quotation marks. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 162: Tool Change

    When the specified tool life has expired, the TNC can automatically insert a replacement tool and continue machining with it. Activate the miscellaneous function M101 for this. M101 is reset with M102. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 163 NC blocks (e.g. feed rate, path). If you do not define BT, the TNC uses the value 1 or, if applicable, a default value defined by the machine manufacturer. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 164 TNC displays an error message and does not replace the tool. You can suppress this message with the M function M107, and reactivate it with M108.See also: Three- dimensional tool compensation (software option 2), page 391. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 165: Tool Usage Test

    Tool number (–1: No tool inserted yet) Tool index NAME Tool name from the tool table TIME Tool-usage time in seconds (feed time) WTIME Tool-usage time in seconds (total usage time between tool changes) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 166 The highlight in the pallet file is on a pallet entry: The TNC runs the tool usage test for the entire pallet TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 167: Tool Compensation

    Tool length L from the TOOL DEF block or tool table Oversize for length DL in the TOOL CALL 0 block TOOL CALL Oversize for length DL in the tool table TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 168: Tool Radius Compensation

    Oversize for radius DR in the tool table Contouring without radius compensation: R0 The tool center moves in the working plane along the programmed path or to the programmed coordinates. Applications: Drilling and boring, pre-positioning TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 169 Select tool movement to the right of the contour: Press the RR soft key, or Select tool movement without radius compensation or cancel radius compensation: Press the ENT key Terminate the block: Press the END key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 170 Danger of collision! To prevent the tool from damaging the contour, be careful not to program the starting or end position for machining inside corners at a corner of the contour. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 171: Programming: Programming Contours

    Programming: Programming contours...

  • Page 172: Tool Movements

    With the TNC's miscellaneous functions you can affect the program run, e.g., a program interruption the machine functions, such as switching spindle rotation and coolant supply on and off the path behavior of the tool TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 173: Subprograms And Program Section Repeats

    In addition, parametric programming enables you to measure with the 3-D touch probe during program run. Programming with Q parameters is described in Chapter 8. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 174: Fundamentals Of Path Functions

    The program block contains two coordinates. The TNC thus moves the tool in the programmed plane. Example L X+70 Y+50 The tool retains the Z coordinate and moves in the XY plane to the position X=70, Y=50 (see figure). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 175 Direction of rotation DR for circular movements When a circular path has no tangential transition to another contour element, enter the direction of rotation as follows: Clockwise direction of rotation: DR- Counterclockwise direction of rotation: DR+ TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 176 Creating the program blocks with the path function keys The gray path function keys initiate the plain-language dialog. The TNC asks you successively for all the necessary information and inserts the program block into the part program. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 177 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M ? Enter 3 (miscellaneous function e.g. M3), and terminate the dialog with ENT. The part program now contains the following line: L X-20 Y+30 R0 FMAX M3 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 178: Approaching And Departing A Contour

    The tool approaches and departs a helix on its extension by moving in a circular arc that connects tangentially to the contour. You program helical approach and departure with the APPR CT and DEP CT functions. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 179: Important Positions For Approach And Departure

    TNC moves to the auxiliary point P the feed rate programmed with the APPR block. If no feed rate is programmed before the approach block, the TNC generates an error message. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 180 APPR/DEP LN and APPR/DEP CT functions. In addition, you must program both coordinates in the working plane in the first traverse block after APPR. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 181: Approaching On A Straight Line With Tangential Connection: Appr Lt

    8 APPR LN X+10 Y+20 Z-10 LEN15 RR F100 PA with radius comp. RR 9 L X+20 Y+35 End point of the first contour element 10 L ... Next contour element TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 182: Approaching On A Circular Path With Tangential Connection: Appr Ct

    8 APPR CT X+10 Y+20 Z-10 CCA180 R+10 RR F100 PA with radius compensation RR, radius R=10 9 L X+20 Y+35 End point of the first contour element 10 L ... Next contour element TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 183: Approaching On A Circular Path With Tangential Connection From A Straight Line To The Contour: Appr Lct

    Last contour element: PE with radius compensation 24 DEP LT LEN12.5 F100 Depart contour by LEN=12.5 mm 25 L Z+100 FMAX M2 Retract in Z, return to block 1, end program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 184: Departing In A Straight Line Perpendicular To The Last Contour Point: Dep Ln

    Last contour element: PE with radius compensation 24 DEP LN LEN+20 F100 Depart perpendicular to contour by LEN=20 mm 25 L Z+100 FMAX M2 Retract in Z, return to block 1, end program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 185: Departing On A Circular Path With Tangential Connection: Dep Ct

    Last contour element: PE with radius compensation 24 DEP LCT X+10 Y+12 R+8 F100 Coordinates PN, arc radius=8 mm 25 L Z+100 FMAX M2 Retract in Z, return to block 1, end program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 186: Path Contours - Cartesian Coordinates

    Straight line or See "Path contours programming circular path with any – FK free contour connection to the programming preceding contour (Advanced element Programming Features software option)", page 205 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 187: Straight Line L

    Switch the screen display to Programming and Editing Select the program block after which you want to insert the L block Press the ACTUAL -POSITION-CAPTURE key: The TNC generates an L block with the actual position coordinates. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 188: Inserting A Chamfer Between Two Straight Lines

    The corner point is cut off by the chamfer and is not part of the contour. A feed rate programmed in the CHF block is effective only in that block. After the CHF block, the previous feed rate becomes effective again. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 189: Corner Rounding Rnd

    A feed rate programmed in the RND block is effective only in that RND block. After the RND block, the previous feed rate becomes effective again. You can also use an RND block for a tangential contour approach. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 190: Circle Center Cc

    The only effect of CC is to define a position as circle center: The tool does not move to this position. The circle center is also the pole for polar coordinates. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 191: Circular Path C Around Circle Center Cc

    The starting and end points of the arc must lie on the circle. Input tolerance: up to 0.016 mm (selected through the circleDeviation machine parameter). Smallest possible circle that the TNC can traverse: 0.0016 µm. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 192: Circle Cr With Defined Radius

    The distance from the starting and end points of the arc diameter cannot be greater than the diameter of the arc. The maximum radius is 99.9999 m. You can also enter rotary axes A, B and C. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 193 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R+20 DR- (ARC 1) 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R+20 DR+ (ARC 2) 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R-20 DR- (ARC 3) 11 CR X+70 Y+40 R-20 DR+ (ARC 4) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 194: Circle Ct With Tangential Connection

    10 L Y+0 A tangential arc is a two-dimensional operation: the coordinates in the CT block and in the contour element preceding it must be in the same plane of the arc! TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 195: Example: Linear Movements And Chamfers With Cartesian Coordinates

    14 DEP LT LEN10 F1000 Depart the contour on a straight line with tangential connection 15 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 16 END PGM LINEAR MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 196: Example: Circular Movements With Cartesian Coordinates

    16 DEP LCT X-20 Y-20 R5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 17 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 18 END PGM CIRCULAR MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 197: Example: Full Circle With Cartesian Coordinates

    10 DEP LCT X-40 Y+50 R5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 11 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 12 END PGM C-CC MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 198: Path Contours – Polar Coordinates

    Helical Combination of a Polar radius, polar angle interpolation circular and a linear of the arc end point, movement coordinate of the end point in the tool axis TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 199: Zero Point For Polar Coordinates: Pole Cc

    If the angle from the angle reference axis to PR is clockwise: PA<0 Example NC blocks 12 CC X+45 Y+25 13 LP PR+30 PA+0 RR F300 M3 14 LP PA+60 15 LP IPA+60 16 LP PA+180 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 200: Circular Path Cp Around Pole Cc

    Example NC blocks 12 CC X+40 Y+35 13 L X+0 Y+35 RL F250 M3 14 LP PR+25 PA+120 15 CTP PR+30 PA+30 16 L Y+0 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 201: Helix

    Internal thread Work direction Direction of rotation Radius compensation Right-hand DR– Left-hand DR– Right-hand Z– Left-hand Z– External thread Right-hand DR– Left-hand DR– Right-hand Z– Left-hand Z– TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 202 Example NC blocks: Thread M6 x 1 mm with 5 revolutions 12 CC X+40 Y+25 13 L Z+0 F100 M3 14 LP PR+3 PA+270 RL F50 15 CP IPA-1800 IZ+5 DR- TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 203: Example: Linear Movement With Polar Coordinates

    15 DEP PLCT PR+60 PA+180 R5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 16 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 17 END PGM LINEARPO MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 204: Example: Helix

    10 DEP CT CCA180 R+2 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 11 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 12 END PGM HELIX MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 205: Path Contours – Fk Free Contour Programming (Advanced Programming Features Software Option)

    The figure at upper right shows a workpiece drawing for which FK programming is the most convenient programming method. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 206 NC blocks with the gray path function keys to fully define the direction of contour approach. Do not program an FK contour immediately after an LBL command. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 207: Fk Programming Graphics

    (2nd soft-key row) if you cannot distinguish possible solutions in the standard setting If the displayed contour element matches the drawing, select the contour element with SELECT SOLUTION TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 208 CALL are displayed in another color. Showing block numbers in the graphic window To show a block number in the graphic window: Set the SHOW OMIT BLOCK NR. soft key to SHOW (soft-key row 3) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 209: Initiating The Fk Dialog

    Enter the pole coordinates using these soft keys The pole for FK programming remains active until you define a new one using FPOL. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 210: Free Straight Line Programming

    To display the soft keys for free contour programming, press the FK key To initiate the dialog, press the FLT soft key Enter all known data in the block by using the soft keys TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 211: Free Circular Path Programming

    To display the soft keys for free contour programming, press the FK key To initiate the dialog, press the FCT soft key Enter all known data in the block by using the soft keys TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 212: Input Options

    TNCs are not compatible. Example NC blocks 27 FLT X+25 LEN 12.5 AN+35 RL F200 28 FC DR+ R6 LEN 10 AN-45 29 FCT DR- R15 LEN 15 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 213 Rotational direction of the arc Radius of an arc Example NC blocks 10 FC CCX+20 CCY+15 DR+ R15 11 FPOL X+20 Y+15 12 FL AN+40 13 FC DR+ R15 CCPR+35 CCPA+40 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 214 Beginning of CLSD+ contour: End of contour: CLSD– Example NC blocks 12 L X+5 Y+35 RL F500 M3 13 FC DR- R15 CLSD+ CCX+20 CCY+35 17 FCT DR- R+15 CLSD- TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 215: Auxiliary Points

    X and Y coordinates of an auxiliary point near a circular arc Distance of auxiliary point to circular arc Example NC blocks 13 FC DR- R10 P1X+42.929 P1Y+60.071 14 FLT AN-70 PDX+50 PDY+53 D10 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 216: Relative Data

    Polar coordinates relative to block N Example NC blocks 12 FPOL X+10 Y+10 13 FL PR+20 PA+20 14 FL AN+45 15 FCT IX+20 DR- R20 CCA+90 RX 13 16 FL IPR+35 PA+0 RPR 13 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 217 Example NC blocks 12 FL X+10 Y+10 RL 13 FL ... 14 FL X+18 Y+35 15 FL ... 16 FL ... 17 FC DR- R10 CCA+0 ICCX+20 ICCY-15 RCCX12 RCCY14 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 218: Example: Fk Programming 1

    Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 16 L X-30 Y+0 R0 FMAX 17 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 18 END PGM FK1 MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 219: Example: Fk Programming 2

    19 DEP LCT X+30 Y+30 R5 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 20 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 21 END PGM FK2 MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 220: Example: Fk Programming 3

    28 FCT Y+0 DR- R40 CCX+0 CCY+0 29 FSELECT 4 30 DEP CT CCA90 R+5 F1000 Depart the contour on a circular arc with tangential connection 31 L X-70 R0 FMAX TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 221 Path contours – FK free contour programming (Advanced Programming Features software option) 32 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 33 END PGM FK3 MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 223: Programming: Subprograms And Program Section Repeats

    Programming: Subprograms and program section repeats...

  • Page 224: Labeling Subprograms And Program Section Repeats

    Do not use a label number or label name more than once! Label 0 (LBL 0) is used exclusively to mark the end of a subprogram and can therefore be used as often as desired. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 225: Subprograms

    Enter the subprogram number. If you want to use a label name, press the LBL NAME soft key to switch to text entry To mark the end, press the LBL SET key and enter the label number "0" TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 226: Calling A Subprogram

    NO ENT key. Repeat REP is used only for program section repeats. CALL LBL 0 is not permitted (Label 0 is only used to mark the end of a subprogram). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 227: Program-Section Repeats

    LABEL NUMBER for the program section you wish to repeat. If you want to use a label name, press the LBL NAME soft key to switch to text entry Enter the program section TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 228: Calling A Program Section Repeat

    TNC will then jump to the label name that is specified in the string parameter defined Repeat REP: Enter the number of repeats, then confirm with the ENT key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 229: Any Desired Program As Subprogram

    FN 9: IF +0 EQU +0 GOTO LBL 99 jump function to force a jump over this program section The called program must not contain a CALL PGM call into the calling program, otherwise an infinite loop will result TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 230: Calling Any Program As A Subprogram

    Danger of collision! Coordinate transformations that you define in the called program remain in effect for the calling program too, unless you reset them. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 231: Nesting

    Maximum nesting depth for subprograms: 19 Maximum nesting depth for main program calls: 19, where a CYCL CALL acts like a main program call You can nest program section repeats as often as desired TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 232: Subprogram Within A Subprogram

    45. End of subprogram 1 and return jump to the main program UPGMS. 5 Main program UPGMS is executed from block 18 up to block 35. Return jump to block 1 and end of program. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 233: Repeating Program Section Repeats

    4 Program section between block 35 and block 15 is repeated once (including the program section repeat between 20 and block 27). 5 Main program REPS is executed from block 36 to block 50 (end of program). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 234: Repeating A Subprogram

    3 Program section between block 12 and block 10 is repeated twice. This means that subprogram 2 is repeated twice. 4 Main program UPGREP is executed from block 13 to block 19. End of program. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 235: Programming Examples

    19 CALL LBL 1 REP 4 Return jump to LBL 1; section is repeated a total of 4 times 20 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program 21 END PGM PGMWDH MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 236: Example: Groups Of Holes

    Move to 3rd hole, call cycle 17 L IX-20 R0 FMAX M99 Move to 4th hole, call cycle 18 LBL 0 End of subprogram 1 19 END PGM UP1 MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 237: Example: Group Of Holes With Several Tools

    New plunging depth for drilling 11 CALL LBL 1 Call subprogram 1 for the entire hole pattern 12 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M6 Tool change 13 TOOL CALL 3 Z S500 Call tool: reamer TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 238 Move to 3rd hole, call cycle 29 L IX-20 R0 FMAX M99 Move to 4th hole, call cycle 30 LBL 0 End of subprogram 2 31 END PGM UP2 MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 239: Programming: Q Parameters

    Programming: Q Parameters...

  • Page 240: Principle And Overview Of Functions

    TNC memory Q1500 to Q1599 Parameters that are primarily used for Def-active OEM cycles, globally effective for all programs that are stored in the TNC memory TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 241: Programming Notes

    (round-off error). Keep this in mind especially when you use calculated Q-parameter contents for jump commands or positioning movements. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 242: Calling Q Parameter Functions

    If you have a USB keyboard connected, you can press the Q key to open the dialog for entering a formula. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 243: Part Families—Q Parameters In Place Of Numerical Values

    Example: Cylinder with Q parameters Cylinder radius: R = Q1 Cylinder height: H = Q2 Cylinder Z1: Q1 = +30 Q2 = +10 Cylinder Z2: Q1 = +10 Q2 = +50 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 244: Describing Contours With Mathematical Functions

    To the right of the "=" character you can enter the following: Two numbers Two Q parameters A number and a Q parameter The Q parameters and numerical values in the equations can be entered with positive or negative signs. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 245: Programming Fundamental Operations

    FIRST VALUE / PARAMETER? Enter Q5 as the first value and confirm with the ENT key. SECOND VALUE / PARAMETER? Enter 7 as the second value and confirm with the ENT key. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 246: Angle Functions (Trigonometry)

    FN 13: Q20 = +25 ANG-Q1 Form and assign an angle with arctan from two sides or with sine and cosine of the angle (0 < angle < 360°) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 247: Calculation Of Circles

    (Y if spindle axis is Z) in parameter Q21, and the circle radius in parameter Q22. Note that FN 23 and FN 24 automatically overwrite the resulting parameter and the two following parameters. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 248: If-Then Decisions With Q Parameters

    FN 12: IF SMALLER, JUMP e.g. FN 12: IF+Q5 LT+0 GOTO LBL “ANYNAME“ If the first value or parameter is smaller than the second value or parameter, jump to specified label TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 249: Abbreviations Used

    If-then decisions with Q parameters Abbreviations used: Equal to Not equal Greater than Less than GOTO Go to TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 250: Checking And Changing Q Parameters

    If you want to check or edit local, global or string parameters, press the SHOW PARAMETERS Q QL QR QS soft key. The TNC then displays the specific parameter type. The functions previously described also apply. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 251 Q parameters or string parameters. Multiple Q parameters are entered separated by commas (e.g. Q 1,2,3,4). To define display ranges, enter a hyphen (e.g. Q 10-14). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 252: Additional Functions

    Export local Q parameters or QS parameters into a calling program FN 26:TABOPEN Opening a freely definable table FN 27:TABWRITE Write to a freely definable table FN 28:TABREAD Read from a freely definable table TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 253: Fn 14: Error: Displaying Error Messages

    With the function FN 14: ERROR you can call messages under program control. The messages are predefined by the machine tool builder or by HEIDENHAIN. Whenever the TNC comes to a block with FN 14 in the Program Run or Test Run mode, it interrupts the program run and displays a message.
  • Page 254 TCHPROBE 426: length exceeds max 1061 TCHPROBE 426: length below min 1062 TCHPROBE 430: diameter too large 1063 TCHPROBE 430: diameter too small 1064 No measuring axis defined 1065 Tool breakage tolerance exceeded TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 255 Kinematic access not possible 1101 Meas. pos. not in traverse range 1102 Preset compensation not possible 1103 Tool radius too large 1104 Plunging type is not possible 1105 Plunge angle incorrectly defined TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 256 Programming: Q Parameters Additional functions Error number Text 1106 Angular length is undefined 1107 Slot width is too large 1108 Scaling factors not equal 1109 Tool data inconsistent TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 257: Fn 16: F-Print: Output Of Formatted Texts And Q Parameter Values

    (incl. decimal point), of which 3 are after the decimal, Long, Floating (decimal number) Format for text variable Format for integer Separation character between output format and parameter End of block character Line break TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 258 Outputs text only for Portuguese conversational language L_HUNGARIA Outputs text only for Hungarian conversational language L_SLOVENIAN Outputs text only for Slovenian conversational language L_ALL Outputs text independently of the conversational language TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 259 NC program with the FN 16 function is located. You can define a standard path for outputting protocol files via the user parameters fn16DefaultPath and fn16DefaultPathSim (Program Test). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 260 If you output the same file more than once in the program, the TNC appends all texts to the end of the texts already output within the target file. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 261: Fn 18: Sys-Datum Read: Reading System Data

    1=M4 active, 2=M5 after M3, 3=M5 after M4 Gear range Coolant status: 0=off, 1=on Active feed rate Index of prepared tool Index of active tool Channel data, 25 Channel number TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 262 Oversize for tool length DL Tool no. Tool radius oversize DR Tool no. Tool radius oversize DR2 Tool no. Tool locked (0 or 1) Tool no. Number of the replacement tool TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 263 Fixed pocket: 0=No, 1=Yes Pocket number Locked pocket: 0=No, 1=Yes Pocket number PLC status Pocket number of a tool in Tool no. Pocket number the tool-pocket table, 52 Tool no. Tool magazine number TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 264 3 = with oversize and Oversize from TOOL CALL 1 = without Rounding radius R2 oversize 2 = with oversize 3 = with oversize and Oversize from TOOL CALL TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 265 Tilted working plane active / inactive (–1/0) in a Manual operating mode Active datum shift, 220 X axis Y axis Z axis A axis B axis C axis U axis V axis W axis TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 266 U axis V axis W axis Current position in the X axis active coordinate system, Y axis Z axis A axis B axis C axis U axis V axis W axis TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 267 Rapid traverse Measuring feed rate for stationary spindle Measuring feed rate for rotating spindle Maximum measuring range Safety clearance for linear measurement Safety clearance for radial measurement Spindle speed Probing direction TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 268 Tool locked TL 0 = not locked, 1 = locked Number of the replacement tool RT Maximum tool age TIME1 Maximum tool age TIME2 Current tool age CUR. TIME PLC status TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 269 1 = execution , 2 = simulation Example: Assign the value of the active scaling factor for the Z axis to Q25. 55 FN 18: SYSREAD Q25 = ID210 NR4 IDX3 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 270: Fn 19: Plc: Transfer Values To Plc

    32 to 62 (first PL 401 B) 64 to 94 (second PL 401 B) Counter 48 to 79 Timer 0 to 95 Byte 0 to 4095 Word 0 to 2047 Double 2048 to 4095 word TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 271 Additional functions The TNC 620 uses an extended interface for communication between the PLC and NC. This is a new, symbolic Application Programmer Interface (API). The familiar previous PLC-NC interface is also available and can be used if desired. The machine tool builder decides whether the new or old TNC API is used.

  • Page 272: Fn 29: Plc: Transfer Values To The Plc

    Example: The local Q parameter Q25 is exported 56 FN37: EXPORT Q25 Example: The local Q parameters Q25 to Q30 are exported 56 FN37: EXPORT Q25 - Q30 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 273: Accessing Tables With Sql Commands

    Result set Synonym: This term defines a name used for a table instead of its path and file name. Synonyms are specified by the machine manufacturer in the configuration data. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 274: A Transaction

    You must conclude a transaction, even if it consists solely of read accesses. Only this guarantees that changes/insertions are not lost, that locks are canceled, and that result sets are released. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 275 Columns that are not bound to Q parameters are not included in the read-/write-processes. If a new table row is generated with SQL INSERT..., the columns not bound to Q parameters are filled with default values. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 276: Programming Sql Commands

    If INDEX is programmed: The indexed row remains in the result set. All other rows are deleted from the result set. The transaction is concluded. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 277: Sql Bind

    The synonym is entered directly, whereas the path and file name are entered in single quotation marks Column designation: Designation of the table column as given in the configuration data TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 278: Sql Select

    (see examples of the SQL command); names of the table columns to be transferred—separate several columns by a comma (see examples). Q parameters must be bound to all columns entered here. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 279 Not equal to != <> Less than < Less than or equal to <= Greater than > Greater than or equal to >= Linking multiple conditions: Logical AND Logical OR TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 280: Sql Fetch

    (n=0). Row number is programmed directly Either enter the row number directly or program the . . . Q parameter containing the index. 30 SQL FETCH Q1HANDLE Q5 INDEX5 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 281: Sql Update

    Database: SQL access ID: Q parameter with the for identifying the result set (also see SQL handle 20SQL Q5 "SELECT SELECT) MEAS_NO,MEAS_X,MEAS_Y, MEAS_Z FROM TAB_EXAMPLE" . . . 40 SQL INSERTQ1 HANDLE Q5 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 282: Sql Commit

    SELECT) Database: Index for SQL result: Row that is to remain in the result set. Either enter the row number directly or program the Q parameter containing the index TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 283: Entering Formulas Directly

    Q11 = ACOS Q40 Arc tangent Inverse function of the tangent; determine the angle from the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side e.g. Q12 = ATAN Q50 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 284 When return value Q12 = 1, then Q50 >= 0 When return value Q12 = -1, then Q50 < 0 Calculate modulo value (division rest) e.g. Q12 = 400 % 360 Result: Q12 = 40 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 285: Rules For Formulas

    2 Calculation step 3 to the third power = 27 3 Calculation 100 – 27 = 73 Distributive law Law of distribution with parentheses calculation a * (b + c) = a * b + a * c TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 286: Programming Example

    Shift the soft-key row and open the parentheses Enter Q parameter number 12 Select division Enter Q parameter number 13 Close parentheses and conclude formula entry Example NC block 37 Q25 = ATAN (Q12/Q13) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 287: String Parameters

    When you use a STRING FORMULA, the result of the arithmetic operation is always a string. When you use the FORMULA function, the result of the arithmetic operation is always a numeric value. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 288: Assigning String Parameters

    Enter the number of the string parameter in which second substring is saved. Confirm with the ENT key Repeat the process until you have selected all the required substrings. Conclude with the END key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 289: Converting A Numerical Value To A String Parameter

    Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key and confirm your entry with the END key Example: Convert parameter Q50 to string parameter QS11, use 3 decimal places 37 QS11 = TOCHAR ( DAT+Q50 DECIMALS3 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 290: Copying A Substring From A String Parameter

    Example: A four-character substring (LEN4) is read from the string parameter QS10 beginning with the third character (BEG2) 37 QS13 = SUBSTR ( SRC_QS10 BEG2 LEN4 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 291: Converting A String Parameter To A Numerical Value

    Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key and confirm your entry with the END key Example: Convert string parameter QS11 to a numerical parameter Q82 37 Q82 = TONUMB ( SRC_QS11 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 292: Checking A String Parameter

    TNC returns the first place at which it finds the substring. Example: Search through QS10 for the text saved in parameter QS13. Begin the search at the third place. 37 Q50 = INSTR ( SRC_QS10 SEA_QS13 BEG2 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 293: Finding The Length Of A String Parameter

    ENT key Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key and confirm your entry with the END key Example: Find the length of QS15 37 Q52 = STRLEN ( SRC_QS15 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 294: Comparing Alphabetic Sequence

    QS parameter alphabetically +1: The first QS parameter follows the second QS parameter alphabetically Example: QS12 and QS14 are compared for alphabetic priority 37 Q52 = STRCOMP ( SRC_QS12 SEA_QS14 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 295: Reading Machine Parameters

    KEY_QS: Group name (key) of the machine parameter TAG_QS: Object name (entity) of the machine parameter ATR_QS: Name (attribute) of the machine parameter IDX: Index of the machine parameter TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 296 Assign string parameter for key 15 DECLARE STRINGQS12 = "CFGDISPLAYDATA" Assign string parameter for entity 16 DECLARE STRINGQS13 = "AXISDISPLAYORDER" Assign string parameter for parameter name 17 QS1 = Read out machine parameter CFGREAD( KEY_QS11 TAG_QS12 ATR_QS13 IDX3 ) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 297 Assign string parameter for key 15 DECLARE STRINGQS12 = "CFGGEOCYCLE" Assign string parameter for entity 16 DECLARE STRINGQS13 = "POCKETOVERLAP" Assign string parameter for parameter name 17 Q50 = CFGREAD( KEY_QS11 TAG_QS12 ATR_QS13 ) Read out machine parameter TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 298: Preassigned Q Parameters

    X axis Q109 = 0 Y axis Q109 = 1 Z axis Q109 = 2 U axis Q109 = 6 V axis Q109 = 7 W axis Q109 = 8 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 299: Spindle Status: Q110

    Q113 = 1 Tool length: Q114 The current value for the tool length is assigned to Q114. The TNC remembers the current tool length even if the power is interrupted. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 300: Coordinates After Probing During Program Run

    Q115 Tool radius Q116 Tilting the working plane with mathematical angles: rotary axis coordinates calculated by the TNC Coordinates Parameter value A axis Q120 B axis Q121 C axis Q122 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 301: Measurement Results From Touch Probe Cycles (See Also User's Manual For Cycle Programming)

    Parameter value Rotation about the A axis Q170 Rotation about the B axis Q171 Rotation about the C axis Q172 Workpiece status Parameter value Good Q180 Rework Q181 Scrap Q182 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 302 Status of tool measurement with TT Parameter value Tool within tolerance Q199 = 0.0 Tool is worn (LTOL/RTOL is exceeded) Q199 = 1.0 Tool is broken (LBREAK/RBREAK is Q199 = 2.0 exceeded) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 303: Programming Examples

    Account for rotational position in the plane 24 CYCL DEF 10.1 ROT+Q8 25 Q35 = (Q6 -Q5) / Q7 Calculate angle increment 26 Q36 = Q5 Copy starting angle 27 Q37 = 0 Set counter TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 304 43 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0 44 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0 45 L Z+Q12 R0 FMAX Move to set-up clearance 46 LBL 0 End of subprogram 47 END PGM ELLIPSE MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 305: Example: Concave Cylinder Machined With Spherical Cutter

    17 CALL LBL 10 Call machining operation 18 FN 0: Q10 = +0 Reset allowance 19 CALL LBL 10 Call machining operation 20 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool, end program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 306 49 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT Reset the datum shift 50 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0 51 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0 52 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z+0 53 LBL 0 End of subprogram 54 END PGM CYLIN TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 307: Example: Convex Sphere Machined With End Mill

    29 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+Q1 30 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+Q2 31 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z-Q16 32 CYCL DEF 10.0 ROTATION Account for starting angle of rotational position in the plane TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 308 Reset the datum shift 55 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0 56 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0 57 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z+0 58 LBL 0 End of subprogram 59 END PGM SPHERE MM TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 309: Programming: Miscellaneous Functions

    Programming: Miscellaneous functions...

  • Page 310: Entering Miscellaneous Functions M And Stop

    M function in a STOP block: To program an interruption of program run, press the STOP key. Enter a miscellaneous function M Example NC blocks 87 STOP M6 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 311: M Functions For Program Run Inspection, Spindle And Coolant

    Spindle STOP ■ Tool change Spindle STOP Program STOP ■ Coolant ON ■ Coolant OFF ■ Spindle ON clockwise Coolant ON ■ Spindle ON counterclockwise Coolant ON ■ Same as M2 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 312: Miscellaneous Functions For Coordinate Data

    The coordinate values on the TNC screen are referenced to the machine datum. Switch the display of coordinates in the status display to REF (See "Status displays", page 73). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 313 (See "Showing the workpiece blank in the working space (Advanced Graphic Features software option)", page 475). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 314: Moving To Positions In A Non-Tilted Coordinate System With A Tilted Working Plane: M130

    The function M130 is allowed only if the tilted working plane function is active. Effect M130 functions blockwise in straight-line blocks without tool radius compensation. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 315: Miscellaneous Functions For Path Behavior

    15 L IX+100 ... Move to contour point 15 16 L IY+0.5 ... R... F... M97 Machine small contour step 15 to 16 17 L X... Y... Move to contour point 17 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 316: Machining Open Contour Corners: M98

    M98 takes effect at the end of block. Example NC blocks Move to the contour points 10, 11 and 12 in succession: 10 L X... Y... RL F 11 L X... IY... M98 12 L IX+ ... TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 317: Feed Rate Factor For Plunging Movements: M103

    The feed rate for plunging is to be 20% of the feed rate in the plane. Actual contouring feed rate (mm/min): 17 L X+20 Y+20 RL F500 M103 F20 18 L Y+50 19 L IZ-2.5 20 L IY+5 IZ-5 21 L IX+50 22 L Z+5 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 318: Feed Rate In Millimeters Per Spindle Revolution: M136

    If you change the spindle speed by using the spindle override, the TNC changes the feed rate accordingly. Effect M136 becomes effective at the start of block. You can cancel M136 by programming M137 . TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 319: Feed Rate For Circular Arcs: M109/M110/M111

    The initial state is restored after finishing or aborting a machining cycle. Effect M109 and M110 become effective at the start of block. To cancel M109 or M110, enter M111. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 320: Calculating The Radius-Compensated Path In Advance (Look Ahead): M120 (Miscellaneous Functions Software Option)

    M120 is programmed without LA, or another program is called with PGM CALL the working plane is tilted with Cycle 19 or the PLANE function M120 becomes effective at the start of block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 321 Before using the functions listed below, you have to cancel M120 and the radius compensation: Cycle 32 Tolerance Cycle 19 Working plane PLANE function M114 M128 TCPM FUNCTION TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 322: Superimposing Handwheel Positioning During Program Run: M118 (Miscellaneous Functions Software Option)

    M118 also functions in the Positioning with MDI mode of operation! If M118 is active, the MANUAL TRAVERSE function is not available after a program interruption! TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 323 (e.g. M118 Z5) in the M118 function and select the VT axis on the handwheel. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 324: Retraction From The Contour In The Tool-Axis Direction: M140

    With M140 MB MAX you can only retract in the positive direction. Always define a TOOL CALL with a tool axis before entering M140, otherwise the direction of traverse is not defined. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 325: Suppressing Touch Probe Monitoring: M141

    M141 functions only for movements with straight- line blocks. Effect M141 is effective only in the block in which it is programmed. M141 becomes effective at the start of block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 326: Deleting Basic Rotation: M143

    M143 is not permitted during mid- program startup. Effect M143 is effective only in the block in which it is programmed. M143 becomes effective at the start of the block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 327: Automatically Retract Tool From The Contour At An Nc Stop: M148

    CfgLiftOff machine parameter you can also switch the function off. Effect M148 remains in effect until deactivated with M149. M148 becomes effective at the start of block, M149 at the end of block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 328: Rounding Corners: M197

    Effect The Function M197 is effective blockwise and is only effective on outside corners. Example NC blocks L X... Y... RL M197 DL0.876 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 329: Programming: Special Functions

    Programming: Special functions...

  • Page 330: Overview Of Special Functions

    Define structure items page 123 Program defaults menu Select the program defaults menu Function Soft key Description Define workpiece blank page 89 Select datum table See User’s Manual for Cycles TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 331: Functions For Contour And Point Machining Menu

    Define a complex contour See User’s formula Manual for Cycles Define regular machining See User’s pattern Manual for Cycles Select the point file with See User’s machining positions Manual for Cycles TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 332: Menu Of Various Conversational Functions

    Define file functions page 338 Define the positioning page 334 behavior for parallel axes U, V, Define coordinate page 339 transformations Define string functions page 287 Add comments page 121 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 333: Active Chatter Control (Acc; Software Option)

    The tool, too, is subject to heavy and irregular wear from chattering. In extreme cases it can result in tool breakage. To reduce the inclination to chattering, HEIDENHAIN now offers an effective antidote with (Active Chatter Control). The use of this control function is particularly advantageous during heavy cutting.

  • Page 334: Working With The Parallel Axes U, V And W

    Selection of a program End of program M2 or M30 Program cancelation (PARAXCOMP remains active) PARAXCOMP OFF or PARAXMODE OFF You must deactivate the parallel-axis functions before switching the machine kinematics. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 335: Function Paraxcomp Display

    Proceed as follows for the definition: Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Select FUNCTION PARAX Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP Select FUNCTION PARAXCOMP MOVE Define the parallel axis TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 336: Function Paraxcomp Off

    Proceed as follows for the definition: Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Select FUNCTION PARAX Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE Define the axes for machining TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 337: Function Paraxmode Off

    Proceed as follows for the definition: Show the soft-key row with special functions Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Select FUNCTION PARAX Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE Select FUNCTION PARAXMODE OFF TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 338: File Functions

    Move file: Enter the name and path of the file to be moved, as well as the target path. FILE Delete file: Enter the path and name DELETE of the file to be deleted TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 339: Definition Of A Datum Shift

    Incremental values always refer to the datum which was last valid (this may be a datum which has already been shifted). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 340: Trans Datum Table

    DATUM TABLE block, then the TNC uses the datum table already selected in the NC program with SEL TABLE, or the datum table with status M selected in one of the Program Run modes. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 341: Trans Datum Reset

    Select the menu for defining various plain-language functions Select transformations Select datum shifting with TRANS DATUM Press the arrow key to move to TRANS AXIS Select the TRANS DATUM RESET datum shift TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 342: Creating Text Files

    Move cursor one word to the right Move cursor one word to the left Go to next screen page Go to previous screen page Go to beginning of file Go to end of file TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 343: Editing Texts

    RESTORE LINE/WORD soft key Function Soft key Delete and temporarily store a line Delete and temporarily store a word Delete and temporarily store a character Insert a line or word from temporary storage TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 344: Editing Text Blocks

    Press the READ FILE soft key. The TNC displays the dialog prompt File name = Enter the path and name of the file you want to insert TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 345: Finding Text Sections

    Find text: Enter the text that you wish to find Find the text: Press the EXECUTE soft key Exit the search function: Press the END soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 346: Freely Definable Tables

    TNC:\system \proto directory. Then your template will also be available in the list box for table templates when you create a new table. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 347: Editing The Table Format

    TSTAMP: Fixed format for date and time Default value Default value for the fields in this column Width Width of the column (number of characters) Primary key First table column Language- Language-sensitive dialogs sensitive column name TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 348: Switching Between Table And Form View

    This moves the cursor to the left window, and you can select the desired line with the arrow keys. Press the green navigation key to switch back to the input window. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 349: Fn 26: Tapopen: Open A Freely Definable Table

    The table to be opened must have the file name extension .TAB. Example: Open the table TAB1.TAB, which is saved in the directory TNC:\DIR1. 56 FN 26: TABOPEN TNC:\DIR1\TAB1.TAB TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 350: Fn 27: Tapwrite: Write To A Freely Definable Table

    Q parameters Q5, Q6 and Q7 . 53 Q5 = 3.75 54 Q6 = -5 55 Q7 = 7.5 56 FN 27: TABWRITE 5/“RADIUS,DEPTH,D“ = Q5 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 351: Fn 28: Tapread: Read From A Freely Definable Table

    "D" from line 6 of the presently opened table. Save the first value in Q parameter Q10 (second value in Q11, third value in Q12). 56 FN 28: TABREAD Q10 = 6/"RADIUS,DEPTH,D" TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 353: Programming: Multiple Axis Machining

    Programming: Multiple Axis Machining...

  • Page 354: Functions For Multiple Axis Machining

    Reduce display value of rotary axes M128 Define the behavior of the TNC when positioning the rotary axes M138 Selection of tilted axes M144 Calculate machine kinematics LN blocks Three-dimensional tool compensation TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 355: Introduction

    EULER Three Euler angles: precession (EULPR), nutation (EULNU) and rotation (EULROT) VECTOR Normal vector for defining the plane and base vector for defining the direction of the tilted X axis TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 356 M138 function, your machine may provide only limited tilting possibilities. You can only use the PLANE functions with tool axis The TNC only supports tilting the working plane with spindle axis Z. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 357: Defining The Plane Function

    During tilting (MOVE or TURN mode) in the Distance-To-Go mode (DIST), the TNC shows (in the rotary axis) the distance to go (or calculated distance) to the final position of the rotary axis. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 358: Resetting The Plane Function

    The PLANE RESET function resets the current PLANE function—or an active cycle 19—completely (angles = 0 and function is inactive). It does not need to be defined more than once. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 359: Defining The Working Plane With The Spatial Angle: Plane Spatial

    This operation corresponds to Cycle19 if the entries in Cycle 19 are defined as spatial angles on the machine side. Parameter description for the positioning behavior: See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 360 Spatial A: Rotation around the X axis Spatial B: Rotation around the Y axis Spatial C: Rotation around the Z axis NC block 5 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+27 SPB+0 SPC +45 ..TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 361: Defining The Working Plane With The Projection Angle: Plane Projected

    Input range: –360° to +360° Continue with the positioning properties, See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371 NC block 5 PLANE PROJECTED PROPR+24 PROMIN+24 PROROT+30 ..TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 362: Defining The Working Plane With The Euler Angle: Plane Euler

    Rotation of the tilted machining plane EULROT around the tilted Z axis Before programming, note the following Parameter description for the positioning behavior: See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 363 The 0° axis is the X axis Continue with the positioning properties, See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371 NC block 5 PLANE EULER EULPR45 EULNU20 EULROT22 ..TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 364: Defining The Working Plane With Two Vectors: Plane Vector

    The TNC calculates standardized vectors from the values you enter. Parameter description for the positioning behavior: See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function". TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 365 5 PLANE VECTOR BX0.8 BY-0.4 BZ-0.42 NX0.2 NY0.2 NZ0.92 .. Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning VECTOR Vector BX, BY, BZ Base vector: X, components NX, NY, NZ Normal vector: X, components TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 366: Defining The Working Plane Via Three Points: Plane Points

    The three points define the slope of the plane. The position of the active datum is not changed by the TNC. Parameter description for the positioning behavior: See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 367 Continue with the positioning properties See "Positionierverhalten der PLANE-Funktion festlegen" NC block 5 PLANE POINTS P1X+0 P1Y+0 P1Z+20 P2X+30 P2Y+31 P2Z+20 P3X +0 P3Y+41 P3Z+32.5 ..Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning POINTS Points TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 368: Defining The Working Plane Via A Single Incremental Spatial Angle: Plane Spatial

    Continue with the positioning properties, See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371 Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning RELATIVE Relative to NC block 5 PLANE RELATIV SPB-45 ..TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 369: Tilting The Working Plane Through Axis Angle: Plane Axial (Fcl 3 Function)

    SEQ, TABLE ROT and COORD ROT have no function in conjunction with PLANE AXIAL. Parameter description for the positioning behavior: See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 370 5 PLANE AXIAL B-45 ..Continue with the positioning properties, See "Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function", page 371 Abbreviations used Abbreviation Meaning AXIAL In the axial direction TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 371: Specifying The Positioning Behavior Of The Plane Function

    (feed rate from the TOOL CALLT block). If you use PLANE AXIAL together with STAY, you have to position the rotary axes in a separated block after the PLANE function. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 372 TNC approaches before tilting. MB MAX positions the tool just before the software limit switch. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 373 13 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+0 SPB+45 SPC+0 STAY Define and activate the PLANE function 14 L A+Q120 C+Q122 F2000 Position the rotary axis with the values calculated by the Define machining in the tilted working plane TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 374 4 If neither solution is within the traverse range, the TNC displays the Entered angle not permitted error message. If you do not define SEQ, the TNC determines the solution as follows: TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 375 If you use the TABLE ROT function in conjunction with a basic rotation and a tilting angle of 0, then the TNC tilts the table to the angle defined in the basic rotation. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 376: Function

    13 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+0 SPB-45 SPC+0 MOVE ABST50 Define and activate the PLANE function F1000 14 L IB-17 F1000 Set the incline angle Define machining in the tilted working plane TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 377: Inclined-Tool Machining Via Normal Vectors

    Define and activate the PLANE function F1000 14 LN X+31.737 Y+21.954 Z+33.165 NX+0.3 NY+0 NZ Set the incline angle with the normal vector +0.9539 F1000 M3 Define machining in the tilted working plane TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 378: Miscellaneous Functions For Rotary Axes

    M116 is effective in the working plane. To reset M116, enter M117 . M116 is also canceled at the end of the program. M116 becomes effective at the start of block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 379: Shortest-Path Traverse Of Rotary Axes: M126

    350° 10° +20° 10° 340° –30° Effect M126 becomes effective at the start of block. To cancel M126, enter M127 . At the end of program, M126 is automatically canceled. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 380: Reducing Display Of A Rotary Axis To A Value Less Than 360°: M94

    C axis to the programmed value: L C+180 FMAX M94 Effect M94 is effective only in the block in which it is programmed. M94 becomes effective at the start of block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 381: Maintaining The Position Of The Tool Tip When Positioning With Tilted Axes (Tcpm): M128 (Software Option

    M128. The tool length must refer to the spherical center of the tool tip. If M128 is active, the TNC shows the TCPM symbol in the status display. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 382 Enter M129 to cancel M128. The TNC also cancels M128 if you select a new program in a program run operating mode. Example NC blocks Feed rate of 1000 mm/min for compensation movements: L X+0 Y+38.5 IB-15 RL F125 M128 F1000 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 383 If the actual position deviates from the nominal position by a value greater than that defined by the machine manufacturer, the TNC outputs an error message and interrupts program run. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 384: Selecting Tilting Axes: M138

    You can reset M138 by reprogramming it without entering any axes. Example NC blocks Perform the above-mentioned functions only in the tilting axis C: L Z+100 R0 FMAX M138 C TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 385: Compensating The Machine's Kinematics Configuration For Actual/Nominal Positions At End Of Block M144 (Software Option 2)

    The machine geometry must be specified by the machine tool builder in the description of kinematics. The machine tool builder determines the behavior in the automatic and manual operating modes. Refer to your machine manual. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 386: Function Tcpm (Software Option 2)

    Type of interpolation between start and target position: PATHCTRL AXIS / PATHCTRL VECTOR Defining the TCPM FUNCTION Press the special functions key Press the Programming Aids soft key Select TCPM FUNCTION TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 387: Mode Of Action Of The Programmed Feed Rate

    AXIS SPAT determines that the TNC interprets the programmed coordinates of rotary axes as the spatial angle TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 388 18 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP AXIS SPAT ... Rotary axis coordinates are spatial angles 20 L A+0 B+45 C+0 F MAX Set tool orientation to B+45 degrees (spatial angle). Define spatial angles A and C with 0 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 389: Type Of Interpolation Between The Starting And End Position

    13 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP AXIS SPAT PATHCTRL AXIS Tool tip moves along a straight line 14 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP AXIS POS PATHCTRL VECTOR Tool tip and tool directional vector move in one plane TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 390: Resetting The Tcpm Function

    You can reset the TCPM FUNCTION only if the PLANE function is inactive. If required, run PLANE RESET before FUNCTION RESET TCPM. Example NC blocks 25 FUNCTION RESETTCPM Reset TCPM FUNCTION TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 391: Three-Dimensional Tool Compensation (Software Option 2)

    (3D radius compensation with definition of the tool orientation). Cutting is usually with the lateral surface of the tool. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 392: Definition Of A Normalized Vector

    Machine parameter toolRefPoint defines whether the CAD system has calculated the tool length compensation from the center of sphere PT or the south pole of the sphere PSP (see figure). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 393: Permitted Tool Shapes

    NZ-0.8764339 F1000 M3 Straight line with 3-D compensation X, Y, Z: Compensated coordinates of the straight-line end point NX, NY, NZ: Components of the surface-normal vector Feed rate Miscellaneous function TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 394: Face Milling: 3D Compensation With Tcpm

    180°. In this case, make sure that the tool head does not collide with the workpiece or the clamps. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 395: Peripheral Milling: 3-D Radius Compensation With Tcpm And Radius Compensation (Rl/Rr)

    180°. In this case, make sure that the tool head does not collide with the workpiece or the clamps. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 396 1 L X+31.737 Y+21.954 Z+33.165 B+12.357 C+5.896 RL F1000 M128 Straight line X, Y, Z: Compensated coordinates of the straight-line end point B, C: Coordinates of the rotary axes for tool orientation Radius compensation Feed rate Miscellaneous function TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 397: Programming: Pallet Editor

    Programming: Pallet editor...

  • Page 398: Pallet Management (Software Option)

    You can lock the execution for individual programs, fixtures or entire pallets. Non-locked lines (e.g. PGM) of a locked pallet will also not be executed. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 399 Insert copied field Select beginning of line Select end of line Copy the current value Insert the current value Edit the current field Sort by content of column Additional functions, e.g. saving TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 400: Select Pallet Table

    Display all type .P files: Press the SELECT TYPE and SHOW P . soft keys Select the pallet table with the arrow keys and confirm with Execute the pallet table: Press the NC start key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 401 Press the OPEN PGM soft key: the TNC displays the selected program on the screen. You can now page through the program with the arrow keys To return to the pallet table, press the END PGM soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 403: Manual Operation And Setup

    Manual operation and setup...

  • Page 404: Switch-On, Switch-Off

    Programming and Editing or Test Run modes of operation immediately after switching on the control voltage. You can cross the reference points later. by pressing the PASS OVER REFERENCE soft key in the Manual Operation mode. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 405 If one of the two functions that were active before is active now, the NC START button has no function. The TNC outputs a corresponding error message. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 406: Switch-Off

    Inappropriate switch-off of the TNC can lead to data loss! Remember that pressing the END key after the control has been shut down restarts the control. Switch-off during a restart can also result in data loss! TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 407: Moving The Machine Axes

    Enter the jog increment in mm, and confirm with the ENT key Press the machine axis direction button as often as desired The maximum permissible value for infeed is 10 mm. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 408: Traverse With Electronic Handwheels

    M functions. As soon as you have activated the handwheel with the handwheel activation key, the operating panel is locked. This is indicated by a pop-up window on the TNC screen. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 409 15 NC stop (machine-dependent function, key can be exchanged by the machine manufacturer) 16 Handwheel 17 Spindle speed potentiometer 18 Feed rate potentiometer 19 Cable connection, not available with the HR 550 FS wireless handwheel TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 410 13 STEP ON or OFF: Incremental jog active or inactive. If the function is active, the TNC also displays the active jog increment 14 Soft-key row: Selection of various functions, described in the following sections TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 411 (e.g. by color stickers or numbers). The markings on the wireless handwheel and the handwheel holder must be clearly visible to the user! Before every use, make sure that the correct handwheel for your machine is active. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 412 This can also happen during machining. Try to stay as close as possible to the handwheel holder and put the handwheel in its holder when you are not using it. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 413 The handwheel sensitivity specifies the distance an axis moves per handwheel revolution. The sensitivity levels are pre-defined and are selectable with the handwheel arrow keys (only when incremental jog is not active). Selectable sensitivity levels: 0.01/0.02/0.05/0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20 [mm/revolution or degrees/revolution] TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 414 Press the CTRL and Handwheel keys on the HR 5xx. The TNC shows the soft-key menu for selecting the potentiometers on the handwheel display Press the KBD soft key to activate the potentiometers of the machine operating panel TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 415 0 the TNC increases the counting increment by a factor of 10. If in addition you press the CTRL key, the counting increment increases to 1000 Activate the new speed S with the NC start key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 416 Press the handwheel soft key F4 (OPM) Select the desired operating mode by handwheel soft key MAN: Manual Operation MDI: Positioning with manual data input SGL: Program run, single block RUN: Program run, full sequence TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 417 REPO). Operation is by handwheel soft keys, which function similarly to the control-screen soft keys, See "Returning to the contour", page 487 On/off switch for the Tilted Working Plane function (handwheel soft keys MOP and then 3D) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 418: Spindle Speed S, Feed Rate F And Miscellaneous Function M

    If the feed rate entered exceeds the value defined in the machine parameter maxFeed, then the parameter value is effective. F is not lost during a power interruption TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 419: Adjusting Spindle Speed And Feed Rate

    With the override knobs you can vary the spindle speed S and feed rate F from 0% to 150% of the set value. The override knob for spindle speed is only functional on machines with infinitely variable spindle drive. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 420: Datum Setting Without A 3-D Touch Probe

    If you are using a preset tool, set the display of the tool axis to the length L of the tool or enter the sum Z=L+d The TNC automatically saves the datum set with the axis keys in line 0 of the preset table. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 421: Datum Management With The Preset Table

    For safety reasons, new lines can be inserted only at the end of the preset table. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 422 If the datum set manually is active, the TNC displays the text PR MAN(0) in the status display. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 423 If inch display is active: Enter the value in inches, and the TNC will internally convert the entered values to TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 424 If inch display is active: Enter the value in inches, and the TNC will internally convert the entered values to mm TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 425 (2nd soft-key row) Insert a single line at the end of the table (2nd soft-key row) Delete a single line at the end of the table (2nd soft-key row) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 426 To activate datums from the preset table during program run, use Cycle 247 . In Cycle 247 you define the number of the datum that you want to activate (see User's Manual, Cycles, Cycle 247 SET DATUM). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 427: Using 3-D Touch Probes (Touch Probe Function Software Option)

    Function software option) Overview The following touch probe cycles are available in the Manual Operation mode: HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. The TNC must be specially prepared by the machine tool builder for the use of a 3-D touch probe.

  • Page 428: Functions In Touch Probe Cycles

    Number of touch Number of probing operations (3 to points? Angular length? Probing a full circle (360°) or a circle segment (angular length<360°) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 429 For prepositioning, keep in mind the starting angle for the first probing operation (with an angle of 0°, the TNC probes in the positive direction of the principal axis). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 430: Selecting Touch Probe Cycles

    You can also enter values in some of the fields. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired input field. You can position the cursor only in fields that can be edited. Fields that cannot be edited appear dimmed. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 431: Recording Measured Values From The Touch-Probe Cycles

    TCHPRMAN.TXT between the individual cycles by copying or renaming the file. Format and content of the TCHPRMAN.TXT file are preset by the machine tool builder. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 432: Writing Measured Values From The Touch Probe Cycles In A Datum Table

    Enter the datum number in the Number in table= input box Press the ENTER IN DATUM TABLE soft key. The TNC saves the datum in the indicated datum table under the entered number TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 433: Writing Measured Values From The Touch Probe Cycles In The Preset Table

    Enter the preset number in the Number in table: input box Press the ENTER IN PRESET TABLE soft key. The TNC saves the datum in the preset table under the entered number TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 434: Calibrating A 3-D Touch Trigger Probe (Software Option Touch Probe Functions)

    Measure the radius and the center offset using a stud or a calibration pin Measure the radius and the center offset using a calibration sphere TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 435: Calibrating The Effective Length

    Calibrating a 3-D touch trigger probe (software option Touch probe 13.6 functions) Calibrating the effective length HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. The effective length of the touch probe is always referenced to the tool datum.

  • Page 436: Calibrating The Effective Radius And Compensating Center Misalignment

    The characteristic of whether and how your touch probe can be oriented is already defined in HEIDENHAIN touch probes. Other touch probes are configured by the machine tool builder. After the touch probe is inserted, it normally needs to be aligned exactly with the spindle axis.
  • Page 437 The TNC executes one approximate and one fine measurement and determines the effective ball tip radius (column R in tool.t) Orientation possible in two directions (e.g. HEIDENHAIN touch probes with cable): The TNC executes one approximate and one fine measurement, rotates the touch probe by 180° and then executes four more probing operations.

  • Page 438: Displaying Calibration Values

    For more information about the touch probe table, refer to the User’s Manual for Cycle Programming. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 439: Introduction

    Compensating workpiece misalignment with 3-D touch probe (Software-Option Touch probe functions) Introduction HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. The TNC electronically compensates workpiece misalignment by computing a "basic rotation."...

  • Page 440: Identifying Basic Rotation

    C_OFFS column with a C axis. If necessary, the view in the Preset table has to be changed with the BASIS-TRANSFORM./OFFSET soft key to display this column. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 441: Displaying A Basic Rotation

    Select the probe function by pressing the PROBING ROT soft Enter a rotation angle of zero and confirm with the SET BASIC ROTATION soft key Terminate the probe function by pressing the END soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 442: Datum Setting With 3-D Touch Probe (Touch Probe Function Software Option)

    "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles in a datum table", page 432 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. TNC 620 | User's Manual...

  • Page 443: Corner As Datum

    433 To terminate the probe function, press the END soft key HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used. You can identify the intersection of two straight lines by holes or studs and set this as the datum.
  • Page 444 After you set a datum or write to a zero point or preset table the ROT 1 and ROT 2 soft keys are no longer displayed. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 445: Circle Center As Datum

    More precise results are obtained if you measure circles using four touch points, however. You should always preposition the touch probe in the center, or as close to the center as possible. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 446 Move the touch probe to the next hole, repeat the probing operation and have the TNC repeat the probing procedure until all the holes have been probed to set the datum. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 447: Setting A Center Line As Datum

    432, or See "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles in the preset table", page 433. Terminate the probing function: Press the END key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 448: Measuring Workpieces With A 3-D Touch Probe

    Finding the coordinates of a corner in the working plane Find the coordinates of the corner point: See "Corner as datum ", page 443. The TNC displays the coordinates of the probed corner as reference point. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 449 You can measure the angle between the angle reference axis and a workpiece edge, or the angle between two sides The measured angle is displayed as a value of maximum 90°. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 450 Cancel the basic rotation, or restore the previous basic rotation by setting the rotation angle to the value that you wrote down previously TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 451: Using Touch Probe Functions With Mechanical Probes Or Measuring Dials

    432, or See "Writing measured values from the touch probe cycles in the preset table", page 433) Terminate the probing function: Press the END key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 452: Application, Function

    See "The PLANE Function: Tilting the Working Plane (Software Option 1)", page 355 The TNC functions for "tilting the working plane" are coordinate transformations. The working plane is always perpendicular to the direction of the tool axis. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 453 (the so-called “translational” components) and offsets caused by tilting of the tool (3-D tool length compensation). The TNC only supports tilting the working plane with spindle axis Z. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 454: Traversing Reference Points In Tilted Axes

    Manual Operation mode. The actual-position-capture function is not allowed if the tilted working plane function is active. PLC positioning (determined by the machine tool builder) is not possible. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 455: To Activate Manual Tilting

    If you use Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE or the PLANE function in the part program, the angle values defined there are in effect. Angle values entered in the menu will be overwritten. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 456: Setting The Current Tool-Axis Direction As The Active Machining Direction

    Move in tool-axis direction function is active. This function is even available when you interrupt program run and want to move the axes manually. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 457: Setting The Datum In A Tilted Coordinate System

    The TNC does not check whether the current coordinates of the rotary axes (actual positions) agree with the tilt angles that you defined. Danger of collision! Always set a reference point in all three reference axes. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 459: Positioning With Manual Data Input

    Positioning with Manual Data Input...

  • Page 460: Programming And Executing Simple Machining Operations

    It enables you to write a short program in HEIDENHAIN conversational programming or in ISO format, and execute it immediately. You can also call TNC cycles. The program is stored in the file $MDI. In the Positioning with MDI mode of operation, the additional status displays can also be activated.
  • Page 461 6 L Z+200 R0 FMAX M2 Retract the tool 7 END PGM $MDI MM End of program Straight-line function: See "Straight line L", page 187, DRILLING cycle: See User’s Manual, Cycles, Cycle 200 DRILLING. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 462 For example. L C+2.561 F50 Conclude entry Press the machine START button: The rotation of the table corrects the misalignment TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 463: Protecting And Erasing Programs In $Mdi

    Enter the name under which you want to save the current contents of the $MDI file, e.g. HOLE. Copy the file Close the file manager: Press the END soft key For more information: See "Copying a single file", page 106. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 465: Test Run And Program Run

    Test run and program run...

  • Page 466: Graphics (Advanced Graphic Features Software Option)

    RESOLUTION soft key in order to reduce the resolution of the graphics, thereby increasing the simulation speed. Pressing the RESOLUTION soft key cycles the graphics resolution through High, Medium Low. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 467: Speed Of The Setting Test Runs

    You can also set the simulation speed before you start a program: Shift the soft-key row Select the functions for setting the simulation speed Select the desired function by soft key, e.g. incrementally increasing the test speed TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 468: Overview: Display Modes

    In the test run graphics, the TNC does not depict multi-axis operations during machining. The error message Axis cannot be shown appears in the graphics window in such cases. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 469: Plan View

    The default setting of the sectional plane is selected such that it lies in the working plane in the workpiece center and in the tool axis on the top surface. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 470: D View

    (LCUTS column in the tool table). If LCUTS is defined as 0 (basic setting), the simulation calculates an infinitely long tooth length, which leads to a long processing time. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 471 After you release the left mouse button, the TNC zooms in on the defined area of the workpiece In order to quickly zoom in and out with the mouse: Rotate the wheel button forward or backward TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 472: Magnifying Details

    Select the left/right workpiece surface Select the front/back workpiece surface Select the top/bottom workpiece surface Shift the cutting surface for reducing or magnifying the blank form Select the isolated detail TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 473: Repeating Graphic Simulation

    The TNC depicts the tool in the diameter defined in the tool table. Function Soft key Do not display the tool during simulation Display the tool during simulation TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 474: Measurement Of Machining Time

    Display the sum of stored time and displayed time Clear displayed time During the test run, the TNC resets the machining time as soon as a new BLK FORM is evaluated. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 475: Showing The Workpiece Blank In The Working Space (Advanced Graphic Features Software Option)

    X direction Shift workpiece blank in positive/negative Y direction Shift workpiece blank in positive/negative Z direction Show workpiece blank referenced to the set datum Switch monitoring function on or off TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 476: Functions For Program Display

    Go back in the program by one screen Go forward in the program by one screen Go to the start of the program Go to the end of the program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 477: Test Run

    In order to ensure unambiguous behavior during program run, after a tool change you should always move to a position from which the TNC can position the tool for machining without causing a collision. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 478 Your machine tool builder can also define a tool- change macro for the Test Run operating mode. This macro will simulate the exact behavior of the machine. Refer to your machine manual. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 479 Selecting another block with the arrow keys or the GOTO key Making changes to the program Switching the operating mode Selecting a new program TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 480: Program Run

    Starting the program run from a certain block Optional block skip Editing the tool table TOOL.T Checking and changing Q parameters Superimposing handwheel positioning Functions for graphic simulation Additional status display TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 481: Running A Part Program

    Program Run, Full Sequence Start the part program with the machine START button Program Run, Single Block Start each block of the part program individually with the machine START button TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 482: Interrupt Machining

    You can interrupt a program that is being run in the Program Run, Full Sequence mode of operation by switching to the Program Run, Single Block mode. The TNC interrupts the machining process at the end of the current block. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 483: Moving The Machine Axes During An Interruption

    If you interrupt a program run during execution of a subprogram or program section repeat, use the RESTORE POS AT N function to return to the position at which the program run was interrupted. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 484 Press and hold the END key for two seconds. This induces a TNC system restart Remove the cause of the error Restart If you cannot correct the error, write down the error message and contact your service agency TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 485: Any Entry Into Program (Mid-Program Startup)

    RESTORE POSITION. Tool length compensation does not take effect until after the tool call and a following positioning block. This also applies if you have only changed the tool length. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 486 TNC will skip the end of the subprogram (LBL the TNC will reset function M126 (Shorter-path traverse of rotary axes) In such cases you must always use the mid-program startup function. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 487: Returning To The Contour

    To move the axes in any sequence, press the soft keys RESTORE X, RESTORE Z, etc., and activate each axis with the machine START button To resume machining, press the machine START button TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 488: Automatic Program Start

    Time (h:min:sec): Time of day at which the program is to be started Date (DD.MM.YYYY): Date at which the program is to be started To activate the start, press the OK soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 489: Optional Block Skip

    Select the INSERT soft key Erasing the "/" character In the Programming mode you select the block in which the character is to be deleted Select the REMOVE soft key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 490: Optional Program-Run Interruption

    Do not interrupt program run or test run at blocks containing M1: Set soft key to OFF Interrupt program run or test run at blocks containing M1: Set soft key to ON TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 491: Mod Functions

    MOD functions...

  • Page 492: Mod Function

    Select the setting with the ENT key. If you don't want to change the setting, close the window again with END. Exiting MOD functions Exit MOD functions: press the ABORT soft key or END key TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 493: Overview Of Mod Functions

    Display of time Show the info line Machine settings Selecting the machine kinematics Diagnostic functions Profibus diagnosis Network information HeROS information General information Software version FCL information License information Machine times TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 494: Position Display Types

    With the MOD function Position display 1, you can select the position display in the status display. With the MOD function Position display 2, you can select the position display in the status display. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 495: Unit Of Measurement

    Program run Duration of controlled operation since being put into service The machine tool builder can provide further operating time displays. Refer to your machine manual. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 496: Software Numbers

    Application The TNC requires a code number for the following functions: Function Code number Selecting user parameters Configuring an Ethernet card NET123 Enabling special functions for Q parameter 555343 programming TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 497: External Access

    LSV-2 interface. Block connections to the TNC: Set the EXTERNAL ACCESS soft key to OFF . The TNC will then block access through the LSV-2 interface TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 498: Setting Up Data Interfaces

    Setting up data interfaces Serial interfaces on the TNC 620 The TNC 620 automatically uses the LSV2 transmission protocol for serial data transfer. The LSV2 protocol is permanent and cannot be changed except for setting the baud rate (machine parameter baudRateLsv2).

  • Page 499: Setting The Protocol (Protocol)

    Setting the stop bits (stopBits) The start bit and one or two stop bits enable the receiver to synchronize to every transmitted character during serial data transmission. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 500: Setting Handshaking (Flowcontrol)

    In fileSystem you define the file system for the serial interface. This machine parameter is not required if you don't need a special file system. EXT: Minimum file system for printers or non-HEIDENHAIN transmission software. Corresponds to the EXT1 and EXT2 modes of earlier TNC controls.

  • Page 501: Setting The Operating Mode Of The External Device (Filesystem)

    FE2 and FEX modes. External device Operating Icon mode PC with HEIDENHAIN data LSV2 transfer software TNCremoNT HEIDENHAIN floppy disk units Non-HEIDENHAIN devices such as printers, scanners, punchers, PC without TNCremoNT TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 502: Data Transfer Software

    For transfer of files to and from the TNC, we recommend using the HEIDENHAIN TNCremo data transfer software. With TNCremo, data transfer is possible with all HEIDENHAIN controls via the serial interface or the Ethernet interface. You can download the current version of TNCremo free of charge from the HEIDENHAIN Filebase (www.heidenhain.de, Services and Documentation,...
  • Page 503 Select <File>, <Exit> Refer also to the TNCremoNT context-sensitive help texts where all of the functions are explained in more detail. The help texts must be called with the F1 key. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 504: Ethernet Interface

    PC that has an Ethernet card. Simply connect the TNC (port X26) and the PC with an Ethernet crossover cable (trade names: crossed patch cable or STP cable). TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 505: Connecting The Control To The Network

    Configure the network address of the control. (Selectable only after entry of the MOD code number NET123) Delete an existing network connection. (Selectable only after entry of the MOD code number NET123) TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 506 SUBNET Serves to differentiate between the network MASK ID and the host ID of the network: Your network specialist assigns the subnet mask of the control. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 507 In the file manager (PGM MGT), select the Network soft key Press the MOD key. Then enter the code number NET123. Press the DEFINE NETWORK CONNECTN soft key. The dialog window for the network configuration opens TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 508 Remote Procedure Call. soft: If YES is entered, the Remote Procedure Call is repeated until the NFS server answers. If NO is entered, it is not repeated. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 509 Devices that are not automatically mounted can be mounted anytime in the program management. You do not need to indicate the protocol with the TNC 620. It uses the communications protocol according to RFC 894. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 510 PC network settings on the iTNC, e.g. 160.1.180.1 Enter 255.255.0.0 in the Subnet mask input field Confirm your entries with OK Save the network configuration with OK. You may have to restart Windows now TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 511: Configure Hr 550 Fs Wireless Handwheel

    Connect HR button To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press the END button TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 512: Setting The Transmission Channel

    Click the Set power button: The TNC shows the three available power settings. Click the desired setting To save the configuration and exit the configuration menu, press the END button TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 513: Statistical Data

    Scroll through the soft-key row To select the configuration menu for the wireless handwheel, press the SET UP WIRELESS HANDWHEEL soft key: The TNC displays the configuration menu with the statistical data TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 515: Tables And Overviews

    Tables and overviews...

  • Page 516: Machine-Specific User Parameters

    The TNC saves a modification list of the last 20 changes to the configuration data. To restore modifications, select the corresponding line and press the MORE FUNCTIONS and DISCARD CHANGES soft keys. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 517 Additional information, such as the unit of measure, the initial value, or a selection list, is also displayed. If the selected machine parameter matches a parameter in the TNC, the corresponding MP number is shown. TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 518 M5: Show spindle position when spindle is in position control and with M5 Show or hide soft key Preset table True: Soft key Preset table is not shown False: Display soft key Preset table TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 519 DisplaySettings Format of NC programs and display of cycles Program input in HEIDENHAIN conversational text or in DIN/ISO HEIDENHAIN: Program input in BA MDI in conversational text dialog ISO: Program input in BA MDI in DIN/ISO Display in cycles TNC_STD: Display cycles with comment texts...
  • Page 520 SLOVENIAN ESTONIAN KOREAN LATVIAN NORWEGIAN ROMANIAN SLOVAK TURKISH LITHUANIAN PLC dialog language See NC dialog language PLC error message language See NC dialog language Help language See NC dialog language TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 521 0.001 to 99 999.9999 [mm]: Setup clearance in the tool axis direction Clearance zone around the stylus for pre-positioning 0.001 to 99 999.9999 [mm]: Setup clearance in the plane vertically to the tool axis TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 522 0.001 to 0.999 [mm]: First maximum permissible measurement error Maximum permissible measurement errors with tool measurement 0.001 to 0.999 [mm]: Second maximum permissible measurement error Probing routine MultiDirections: Probe from multiple directions SingleDirection: Probe from a single direction TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 523 1 to 999: Number of M function for spindle orientation Define behavior of NC program Reset machining time at program start True: Machining time is reset False: Machining time is not reset TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 524 TRUE: Display confirmation request when deleting an NC block FALSE: Do not display confirmation request when deleting an NC block Line number up to which testing of the NC program is implemented TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 525 Universal Time (Greenwich Time) Time difference to universal time [h] -12 to 13: Time difference in hours relative to Greenwich Mean Time serial Interface: See "Setting up data interfaces", page 498 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 526: Connector Pin Layout And Connection Cables For Data Interfaces

    Brown Yellow Yellow Green Green Brown Brown Signal Blue Gray Gray Pink Pink Do not Violet assign Hsg. External Hsg. External Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. External Hsg. shield shield shield TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 527 Brown Signal Black Black Violet Violet Gray Gray White/ White/ Green Green Do not Green Green assign Hsg. External Hsg. External Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. Hsg. External Hsg. shield shield shield TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 528: Non-Heidenhain Devices

    Connector pin layout and connection cables for data interfaces Non-HEIDENHAIN devices The connector layout of a non-HEIDENHAIN device may substantially differ from that of a HEIDENHAIN device. It depends on the unit and the type of data transfer. The table below shows the connector pin layout on the adapter block.

  • Page 529: Technical Information

    Tool radius compensation perpendicular to traversing and tool direction Rotary table machining Programming of cylindrical contours as if in two axes (software option 1) Feed rate in distance per minute TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 530 Approaching and departing Via straight line: tangential or perpendicular the contour ■ Via circular arc FK free contour FK free contour programming in HEIDENHAIN conversational format programming with graphic support for workpiece drawings not dimensioned for NC ■ Program jumps Subprograms ■...
  • Page 531 Multiple datum tables, for storing workpiece-related datums Touch probe cycles Calibrate the touch probe Compensation of workpiece misalignment, manual or automatic Datum setting, manual or automatic Automatic workpiece measurement Cycles for automatic tool measurement TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 532 One each RS-232-C /V.24 max. 115 kilobaud ■ Expanded interface with LSV-2 protocol for external operation of the TNC over the interface with HEIDENHAIN software TNCremo ■ Ethernet interface 100 Base T approx. 40 to 80 Mbps (depending on file type and network utilization) ■...
  • Page 533 Compensation of tool misalignment in manual mode ■ Compensation of tool misalignment in automatic mode ■ Datum setting in manual mode ■ Datum setting in automatic mode ■ Automatic workpiece measurement ■ Automatic tool measurement TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 534 Communication with external PC applications over COM component Advanced programming features software option (option number 19) ■ FK free contour Programming in HEIDENHAIN conversational format with graphic programming support for workpiece drawings not dimensioned for NC ■ Fixed cycles Peck drilling, reaming, boring, counterboring, centering (Cycles 201 to 205, 208, 240, 241) ■...
  • Page 535 Continuous adaptation of the parameters of the adaptive precontrolling to the actual weight of the workpiece during machining Active Chatter Control (ACC) software option (option number 145) Fully automatic function for chatter control during machining TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 536 Any text string in quotes (“”) Number of program section repeats REP 1 to 65 534 (5, 0) Error number with Q parameter function 0 to 1199 (4, 0) FN14 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 537: Overview Tables

    Tapping with a floating tap holder, new ■ Rigid tapping, new ■ Bore milling ■ Tapping with chip breaking ■ Polar pattern ■ Cartesian pattern ■ Multipass milling ■ Ruled surface ■ Face milling ■ Centering TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 538: Miscellaneous Functions

    ■ Reduce the rotary axis display to a value below 360° ■ Machine small contour steps ■ Machine open contours completely ■ Blockwise cycle call Cycles Manual TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 539 NOMINAL positions at end of block ■ M145 Reset M144 ■ M141 Suppress touch probe monitoring ■ M148 Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop ■ M149 Reset M148 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...

  • Page 540: Functions Of The Tnc 620 And The Itnc 530 Compared

    Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Specifications Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Axes 6 maximum 18 maximum Input resolution and display...

  • Page 541: Comparison: Accessories

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Comparison: Accessories Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Electronic handwheels HR 410 HR 420 HR 520/530/550 HR 130 HR 150 via HRA 110 Touch probes TS 220 TS 440 TS 444...

  • Page 542: Comparison: Machine-Specific Functions

    Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Machine-specific functions Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Switching the traverse range Function not available Function available Central drive (1 motor for multiple Function available Function available...
  • Page 543 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Tool compensation In the working plane, and tool length Radius compensated contour look ahead for up to 99 X, with option 21 blocks Three-dimensional tool radius compensation...
  • Page 544 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Constant contouring speed: Relative to the path of the tool center or relative to the tool's cutting edge Parallel operation: Creating programs while another...
  • Page 545 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Q parameter programming: Standard mathematical functions Formula entry String processing Local Q parameters QL Nonvolatile Q parameters QR Changing parameters during program interruption FN15:PRINT –...
  • Page 546 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Graphic support 2-D programming graphics REDRAW function – Show grid lines as the background – 3-D line graphics – Test graphics (plan view, projection in 3 planes, 3-D...
  • Page 547 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Datum tables: for storing workpiece-related datums Preset table: for saving reference points (presets) Pallet management Support of pallet files X, option 22 Tool-oriented machining –...
  • Page 548 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 CAM support: Loading of contours from DXF data – X, option #42 Loading of machining positions from DXF data – X, option #42 Offline filter for CAM files –...

  • Page 549: Comparison: Cycles

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Comparison: Cycles Cycle TNC 620 iTNC 530 1, pecking 2, tapping 3, slot milling 4, pocket milling 5, circular pocket 6, rough out (SL I, recommended: SL II, Cycle 22) –...
  • Page 550 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Cycle TNC 620 iTNC 530 205, universal pecking X, option 19 206, tapping with floating tap holder 207 , rigid tapping, new 208, bore milling X, option 19...

  • Page 551: Comparison: Miscellaneous Functions

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Comparison: Miscellaneous functions Effect TNC 620 iTNC 530 Program STOP/Spindle STOP/Coolant OFF Optional program STOP Program run STOP/Spindle STOP/Coolant OFF/CLEAR status display (depending on machine parameter)/Return jump to block...
  • Page 552 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Effect TNC 620 iTNC 530 M114 Automatic compensation of machine geometry when working – X, option #08 with tilted axes (recommended: M115 Reset M114 M128, TCPM)

  • Page 553: Comparison: Touch Probe Cycles In The Manual Operation And El. Handwheel Modes

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Comparison: Touch probe cycles in the Manual Operation and El. Handwheel modes Cycle TNC 620 iTNC 530 Touch-probe table for managing 3-D touch probes – Calibrating the effective length...
  • Page 554 430, measuring a bolt hole circle X, option 17 431, measuring a plane X, option 17 440, measuring an axis shift – 441, Rapid probing (on TNC 620 partly possible with touch probe – table) 450, saving the kinematics X, option 48 X, option 48...

  • Page 555: Comparison: Differences In Programming

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Comparison: Differences in programming Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Switching the operating mode Not permitted Permitted while a block is being edited File handling: Save file function Available Available...
  • Page 556 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Datum table: Sorting function by values Available Not available within an axis Resetting the table Available Not available Hiding axes that are not...
  • Page 557 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Find function: List of words recently searched Not available Available Show elements of active block Not available Available Show list of all available NC...

  • Page 558: Comparison: Differences In Test Run, Functionality

    Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in Test Run, functionality Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Test Run up to block N Function not available Function available Calculation of machining time...
  • Page 559 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Preset table Basic transformation (translation Basic transformation (translation ) and rotation) of machine table of machine table system to system to workpiece system via...

  • Page 560: Comparison: Differences In Manual Operation, Operation

    Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in Manual Operation, operation Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Capturing the position values Actual-position capture by soft key Actual-position capture by hard from mechanical probes...

  • Page 561: Comparison: Differences In Program Run, Traverse Movements

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Comparison: Differences in Program Run, traverse movements Caution: Check the traverse movements! NC programs that were created on earlier TNC controls may lead to different traverse movements or error messages on a TNC 620! Be sure to take the necessary care and caution when running-in programs! Please find a list of known differences below.
  • Page 562 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Q60 to Q99 (or QS60 to QS99) are Q60 to Q99 (or QS60 to QS99) Effect of Q parameters always local...
  • Page 563 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Circle programming with polar The incremental rotation angle The algebraic sign of the direction IPA and the direction of rotation coordinates of rotation is used if the sign defined for DR differs from the DR must have the same sign.
  • Page 564 Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 SLII Cycles 20 to 24: Handling of islands which are Cannot be defined with Restricted definition in complex not contained in pockets...

  • Page 565: Comparison: Differences In Mdi Operation

    Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared 17.5 Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 PLANE function: TABLE ROT/COORD ROT not COORD ROT is used Configured setting is used defined All PLANE functions can be Only PLANE AXIAL is executed Machine is configured for axis...

  • Page 566: Comparison: Differences In Programming Station

    Tables and overviews 17.5 Functions of the TNC 620 and the iTNC 530 compared Comparison: Differences in programming station Function TNC 620 iTNC 530 Demo version Programs with more than 100 Programs can be selected, max. NC blocks cannot be selected, an...
  • Page 567 FN27: TABWRITE: Write to a freely Feed rate factor for plunging Context-sensitive help....135 definable table....350, 350 movements M103....317 Control panel......70 FN28: TABREAD: Read from a Feed rate in millimeters per spindle TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 568 Transfer values to PLC... 270 Path functions......172 For rotary axes....... 378 Transfer values to the PLC..272 Fundamentals......172 Modes of Operation....71 Q parameter programming..240, Circles and circular arcs..175 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 569 TRANS DATUM......339 positioning M118...... 322 Traversing reference marks..404 Surface normal vector..Trigonometry......246 364, 377, 391, T vector........392 Switch-off......... 406 Switch-on......... 404 User parameters Machine-specific....516 TCPM........386 TNC 620 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013...
  • Page 570 ��������������� � ���������������� ��������������������������������� �������������� � ���������������� ������������������������������������������� ����������������� Touch probes from HEIDENHAIN help you reduce non-productive time and improve the dimensional accuracy of the finished workpieces. Workpiece touch probes TS 220 Signal transmission by cable TS 440, TS 444...

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