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Setup and Program Run
NC Software
817620-16
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01/2022

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  • Page 1 TNC7 User's Manual Setup and Program Run NC Software 817620-16 817621-16 817625-16 English (en) 01/2022...
  • Page 2 Contents HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 3 20 Touch Probes........................... 429 21 Embedded Workspace and Extended Workspace..............433 22 Integrated Functional Safety (FS)..................... 437 23 Settings Application........................445 24 HEROS Operating System......................497 25 Overviews..........................513 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 4 Contents HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 5 Notes on using NC programs......................35 User's Manual as integrated product help: TNCguide............... 36 1.5.1 Search in TNCguide.............................39 1.5.2 Copying NC examples to clipboard......................39 Contact to the editorial staff......................39 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 6 Operating elements.......................... 70 2.8.1 Common gestures for the touchscreen....................70 2.8.2 Operating elements of the keyboard unit....................70 2.8.3 Icons on the control's user interface.......................76 2.8.4 Desktop menu workspace......................... 78 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 7 Workpiece presetting with a touch probe....................87 Machining a workpiece........................89 3.5.1 Selecting an operating mode........................89 3.5.2 Opening an NC program..........................90 3.5.3 Starting an NC program..........................90 Switching the machine off....................... 90 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 8 Simulation status workspace......................116 Display of the program run time.....................117 Position displays..........................118 4.7.1 Switching the position display mode....................119 Defining the contents of the QPARA tab..................120 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 9 5.1.1 Powering the machine and the control on...................123 Referencing workspace........................124 5.2.1 Axis reference run............................125 Powering off...........................126 5.3.1 Shutting down the control and powering-off the machine............... 127 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 10 Manual Operation........................129 Manual operation application......................130 Moving the machine axes......................132 6.2.1 Using axis keys to move the axes......................132 6.2.2 Incremental jog positioning of axes...................... 133 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 11 NC Fundamentals........................135 NC fundamentals..........................136 7.1.1 Programmable axes..........................136 7.1.2 Designation of the axes on milling machines..................136 7.1.3 Position encoders and reference marks....................137 7.1.4 Presets in the machine..........................137 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 12 Importing and exporting tool data......................166 Tool carrier management....................... 169 8.5.1 Parameterizing tool carrier templates....................171 8.5.2 Assigning a tool carrier..........................171 Tool usage test..........................172 8.6.1 Performing the tool usage test.......................175 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 13 9.2.1 Setting a preset manually........................196 9.2.2 Activating a preset manually........................197 Tilting the working plane (option 8)....................198 9.3.1 Fundamentals............................. 198 9.3.2 3-D rotation window (option 8).......................199 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 14 Activating the graphic display of the collision objects..............209 10.2 Fixture monitoring (option 40)......................210 10.2.1 Fundamentals............................. 210 10.2.2 Integrating the fixtures into collision monitoring (option 140)............213 10.2.3 Editing CFG files with KinematicsDesign..................... 221 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 15 Function Shift (W-CS)..........................243 11.3.5 Function Mirroring (W-CS)........................244 11.3.6 Function Shift (mW-CS)..........................245 11.3.7 Function Rotation (WPL-CS)........................246 11.3.8 Function Handwheel superimp.......................247 11.3.9 Function Feed rate factor........................250 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 16 Contents 12 Monitoring..........................251 12.1 Process Monitoring (option 168)....................252 12.1.1 Fundamentals............................. 252 12.1.2 Process Monitoring workspace (option 168)..................253 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 17 Selecting and saving a contour......................289 13.4.2 Select positions............................290 13.5 Generating STL files with 3D mesh (option 152)................292 13.5.1 Positioning the 3D model for rear-face machining................295 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 18 14.1 Virtual keyboard of the control bar....................298 14.1.1 Opening and closing the virtual keyboard.................... 301 14.2 Message menu on the information bar...................301 14.2.1 Creating a service file..........................304 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 19 3D calibration of workpiece touch probe (option 92)................ 323 15.3 Suppressing touch probe monitoring....................324 15.3.1 Deactivating touch probe monitoring....................324 15.4 Comparison of offset and 3D basic rotation...................326 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 20 Contents 16 Application MDI........................329 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 21 Block scan for mid-program startup..................... 342 17.1.4 Returning to the contour..........................349 17.2 Compensation during program run....................351 17.2.1 Opening tables from within Program Run operating mode..............352 17.3 Retract application......................... 352 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 22 18.10 Tables for AFC (option 45)......................408 18.10.1 Basic AFC settings in AFC.tab........................408 18.10.2 AFC.DEP settings file for teach-in cuts....................411 18.10.3 Log file AFC2.DEP............................412 18.10.4 Editing tables for AFC..........................414 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 23 19.3 Configuration of wireless handwheel window.................425 19.3.1 Assigning a handwheel to a handwheel holder.................. 427 19.3.2 Selecting the transmission power......................427 19.3.3 Setting the radio channel......................... 428 19.3.4 Reactivating the handwheel........................428 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 24 Contents 20 Touch Probes........................... 429 20.1 Setting up touch probes......................... 430 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 25 Contents 21 Embedded Workspace and Extended Workspace..............433 21.1 Embedded Workspace (option 133)....................434 21.2 Extended Workspace........................436 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 26 Contents 22 Integrated Functional Safety (FS)..................... 437 22.1 Checking axis positions manually....................443 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 27 23.16.2 Establishing and starting a connection....................483 23.16.3 Exporting and importing connections....................483 23.17 Firewall............................484 23.18 Portscan............................487 23.19 Remote servicing..........................488 23.19.1 Installing a session certificate........................ 489 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 28 Contents 23.20 Backup and restore........................489 23.20.1 Backing up data............................490 23.20.2 Restoring data............................491 23.21 TNCdiag............................491 23.22 Machine parameters........................492 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 29 24.5 Data backup........................... 506 24.6 Opening files with additional software................... 506 24.6.1 Opening tools..............................507 24.7 Network configuration with Advanced Network Configuration............508 24.7.1 Editing network connection window......................509 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 30 V.24/RS-232-C interface for HEIDENHAIN devices................514 25.1.2 Ethernet interface RJ45 socket......................514 25.2 Machine parameters........................514 25.2.1 List of user parameters..........................515 25.3 Keycaps for keyboard units and machine operating panels............525 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 31 About the User's Manual...
  • Page 32 In line with the target group, this User's Manual only contains information on the operation and use of the control. The information products for other target groups contain information on further product life phases. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 33 HEIDENHAIN brochures inform you about products and services by HEIDENHAIN, e.g. software options of the control. HEIDENHAIN brochures The NC Solutions database offers solutions for frequently occurring tasks. HEIDENHAIN NC solutions HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 34 Signal word indicating the hazard severity Type and source of hazard Consequences of ignoring the hazard, e.g.: "There is danger of collision during subsequent machining operations" Escape – hazard prevention measures HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 35 With a program test you determine whether the NC program can be used with the available software options, the active machine kinematics and the current machine configuration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 36: Description Of Function

    Further information: "Help application", Page 37 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Operation of TNCguide is identical in both cases. Further information: "Symbols", Page 38 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 37: Help Application

    Further information: "Symbols in the integrated TNCguide product help ", Page 38 Content column of TNCguide Separator between the columns of TNCguide Adjust the column width by means of the separator. Navigation column of TNCguide HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 38 Display previous or next page within the documentation Display or hide the navigation Copy NC examples to clipboard Further information: "Copying NC examples to clipboard", Page 39 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 39 Have you found any errors or would you like to suggest changes? We continuously strive to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your suggestions to the following e-mail address: tnc-userdoc@heidenhain.de HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 41: About The Product

    About the Product...
  • Page 42 Contribute actively to increasing the safety by reporting any missing or misleading information. Further information: "Contact to the editorial staff", Page 39 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 43: Intended Place Of Operation

    (EMC), the control is approved for use in industrial environments. Definitions Guideline Definition DIN EN This standard deals, among other things, with interference 50370-1:2006-02 emissions and immunity to interference of machine tools. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 44: Safety Precautions

    The AUTOSTART function automatically starts the machining operation. Open machines with unsecured work envelopes pose a huge danger for the machine operator. Use the AUTOSTART function exclusively on enclosed machines HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 45 With NC software 81762x-16, the TNC7 does not support ISO programming. There is a risk of collision during execution due to the missing support. Use Klartext NC programs exclusively. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 46 (e.g., there is no recycle bin). Files are thereby irreversibly deleted. Regularly back up important data to external drives HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 47 NC functions, e.g. transformations. This means that there is a risk of collision during subsequent traversing movements! Use GOTO only when programming and testing NC programs Only use Block scan when executing NC programs HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 48: Software Options

    The TNC7 features various software options, each of which can be enabled separately and even subsequently by the machine manufacturer. The following overview includes only those software options that are relevant for you as user. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 49 Linear interpolation in more than 4 axes (max. 4 axes in case of an export version) The advanced functions (set 2) can be used to produce free-form surfaces. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 50 With AFC you can shorten the machining time without adapting the NC program, while preventing machine damage from overload at the same time. Further information: "Adaptive Feed Control (AFC, option 45)", Page 230 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 51 Further information: "OPC UA NC Server (options 56 to 61)", Page 465 4 additional control loops 4 Additional Axes (option 77) see "Additional Axis (options 0 to 7)" 8 additional control loops 8 Additional Axes (option 78) see "Additional Axis (options 0 to 7)" HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 52 With Remote Desktop Manager you reduce the distances covered between several workplaces and as a result increase the efficiency. Further information: "Remote Desktop Manager window (option 133)", Page 478 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 53 STL files generated from the simulation for a different machining operation. Further information: "Generating STL files with 3D mesh (option 152)", Page 292 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 54 The advanced turning functions not only enable you to manufacture under- cut workpieces but also to use a larger area of the indexable insert during the machining operation. Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 55 Select the Home operating mode Select the Settings application Select the Operating system tab Double-tap or double-click About HeROS The control opens the HEROS Licence Viewer window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 56 The control is operated by means of touchscreen gestures and with the operating elements of the keyboard unit. Further information: "Common gestures for the touchscreen", Page 70 Further information: "Operating elements of the keyboard unit", Page 70 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 57 Further information: "Settings Application", Page 445 Never use the following cleaners or cleaning aids, in order to avoid damage to the touchscreen: Aggressive solvents Abrasives Compressed air Steam cleaners HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 58: Keyboard Unit

    Refer to your machine manual. Some machine tool builders do not use the standard HEIDENHAIN operating panel. External keys, e.g. NC START or NC STOP, are described in your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 59 Apply a small amount of an isopropyl alcohol cleaner to a lint-free and clean cloth Please observe the information for the cleaner. Carefully wipe the shell area clean with the cloth until all smears or stains have been removed HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 60 Place the keycap onto the seal and push it down The seal must not be damaged; otherwise the IP54 protection rating cannot be guaranteed. Verify proper seating and correct functioning HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 61 With the VT 121 vision system, you can visually inspect the cutting edges during program run without removing the tool. The vision systems help to avoid damage during program run, thus preventing unnecessary costs. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 62 With Remote Desktop Manager (option 133), you can display the applications on the control’s screen. Further information: "Remote Desktop Manager window (option 133)", Page 478 The industrial PC is a secure and powerful alternative to external PCs. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 63 In the settings you can choose among several pre-defined views for the control's user interface. Date and time Information bar Active operating mode Message menu Further information: "Message menu on the information bar", Page 301 Symbols HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 64: Overview Of Operating Modes

    The Manual operating mode contains the following applications: Manual operation application Page 130 MDI application Page 329 Setup application Page 305 Move to ref. point application Page 124 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 65 In the Machine operating mode the machine manufacturer defines his own functions, such as diagnostic functions for spindle and axes, or other applications. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 66 You use the separator between two workspaces to change the scaling of the workspaces. Action bar In the action bar the control shows selection possibilities for the current dialog; for example, an NC function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 67 In the GS workspace you define selected transformations and settings without modifying the NC program. Page 78 Desktop menu In the Desktop menu workspace the control displays selected control and HEROS functions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 68 In the Table workspace, the control shows the contents of a table. The control displays a column with filters and a search function on the left side of some tables. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 69 In the Process Monitoring workspace the control visualizes the machining process during program run. You can activate various monitoring tasks that are relevant to the process. If necessary, you can adapt the monitoring tasks. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 70: Operating Elements

    You operate the TNC7 primarily through the touchscreen, meaning with gestures. Further information: "Common gestures for the touchscreen", Page 70 In addition, the control's keyboard unit offers keys and other elements for alternative operating sequences. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 71 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Open the Settings application Further information: "Settings Application", Page 445 Open the online help Further information: "User's Manual as integrated product help: TNCguide", Page 36 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 72: Operating Modes

    Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing While the NC program is running, opening of the Simulation workspace in the Editor operating mode Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 73 (e.g., for later programming of a workpiece blank) In the Insert NC function window, open the Selection folder (e.g., to call an external NC program) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 74 Confirm entries and continue dialogs Conclude entry, e.g. finish an NC block Switch between entry of polar and Cartesian coordinates Switch between entry of incremental and absolute coordi- nates HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 75 Increase or reduce the feed rate Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Increase or reduce the spindle speed Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 76 Green: Collapse control bar or machine manufacturer bar or go back Gray: Confirm message Open file Close Maximize workspace Reduce workspace Black: Add to favorites Yellow: Remove from favorites Save CTRL+S Save as HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 77 About the Product | Operating elements Icon or shortcut Function Find CTRL+F Copy CTRL+C Paste CTRL+V Open settings Undo an action CTRL+Z Redo an action CTRL+Y Open selection menu Open message menu HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 78 Further information: "Adding and removing favorites", Page 79 In the title bar you can perform a full-text search for any strings. Desktop menu workspace The Desktop menu workspace is available in the Start/Login application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 79 To remove favorites from the Desktop menu workspace: Hold or right-click the function's icon The control displays the icon for removing favorites. Select Remove favorite The control removes the function from the Favorites area. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 81: First Steps

    First Steps...

  • Page 82: Chapter Overview

    Read and follow the safety precautions and safety symbols Use the safety devices Refer to your machine manual. Switching on the machine and traversing the reference points can vary depending on the machine tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 83 To select the Tables operating mode: Select the Tables operating mode The control displays the Tables operating mode. More detailed information Operating mode: Tables Further information: "Tables operating mode", Page 358 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 84: Preparing And Measuring Tools

    To prepare tools: Clamp the required tools in their tool holders Measure the tools Write down the length and the radius or transfer these directly to the control HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 85 Workspace: Form Further information: "Form workspace for tables", Page 363 Tool management Further information: "Tool management ", Page 165 Tool types Further information: "Tool types", Page 150 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 86 Define the tool number Define any additional tool data if necessary, such as whether the pocket is reserved More detailed information Pocket table Further information: "Pocket table tool_p.tch", Page 396 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 87: Clamping The Workpiece

    To insert a workpiece touch probe: Select T Enter the tool number of the workpiece touch probe, (e.g., 600) Press the NC Start key The controls inserts the workpiece touch probe. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 88 Measuring result area. Select Compensate the active preset The control applies the calculated results to the workpiece preset. Select Exit probing The control closes the probing cycle. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 89: Machining A Workpiece

    The control displays the Program Run operating mode and the most recently executed NC program. More detailed information Operating mode: Program Run Further information: "Program Run operating mode", Page 334 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 90: Switching The Machine Off

    The control opens the Shut down window. Select Shut down The control shuts down. Once shutdown has concluded, the control displays the text Now you can switch off. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 91: Status Displays

    Status Displays...
  • Page 92 Additional status displays in the Editor operating mode in the Simulation status workspace, based on the machining status of the simulated workpiece Further information: "Simulation status workspace", Page 116 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 93: Description Of Function

    Settings of the spindle and feed-rate potentiometers Active miscellaneous functions for the spindle Axis values and statuses, such as "Axis not referenced" Further information: "Test status of the axes", Page 442 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 94 Feed rate when stopped Further information: "Functional safety (FS) in the Positions workspace", Page 439 Spindle when stopped Further information: "Functional safety (FS) in the Positions workspace", Page 439 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 95 If you have programmed a cutting speed instead of a rotational speed, the control automatically converts this value to a rotational speed. Setting of the spindle potentiometer in percent Active miscellaneous function for the spindle HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 96: Active Functions

    Further information: "Basic rotation setting", Page 202 A 3D basic rotation is defined in the active preset. Further information: "Basic rotation and 3D basic rotation", Page 195 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 97 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Dressing mode (option 156) is active. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM, option 40) is active. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 98 Auxiliary axes are driven, for example, hydraulically, electrically, or by an external motor. The machine manufacturer can define the tool magazine, for example, as an auxiliary axis. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 99: Position Display

    If you select an axis line, the control copies the current value of this line to the clipboard. Press the actual-position-capture key to open the position display. The control prompts you to select the value to be copied to the clipboard. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 100 Further information: "Interrupting, stopping or canceling program run", Page 338 When the control bar is expanded, the control shows additional information about the current status, such as Active, feed rate at zero. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 101: Favorites Tab

    Every area in the status display has a Favorites icon. If you select the icon, the control adds that area to the Favorites tab. Further information: "Icons on the control's user interface", Page 76 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 102 LOAD of the FUNCTION AFC CUT BEGIN function. Further information: "NC functions for AFC (option 45)", Page 232 S (rpm) Spindle shaft speed in rpm SDEV (%) Current deviation of the speed in percent HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 103 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Area Contents Contents of an output file that was output with FN 16: F- Output PRINT, such as measured values or texts. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 104 The Shift (mW-CS) function is also available for the other linear axes Y and Z, as well as for the rotary axes available in the respective machine kinematics. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 105 Active miscellaneous functions, such as M3 Description Descriptive text about the respective miscellaneous function. Refer to your machine manual. Only the machine manufacturer can create a descriptive text for machine-specific miscellaneous functions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 106 The control shows a graphical evaluation of previous monitor- Monitoring ing sessions. Histogram Use the Settings symbol to open the Display settings window. You can define the height of each graphical depiction for each area. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 107 Path of the main program as well as called NC programs Programs called including the path Programmed axes and values of the circle center point CC Pole/circle center HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 108 Active traverse range, such as Limit 1 for traverse range 1 Active traverse ranges Traverse ranges are machine-specific. If no traverse range is active, then Traverse range not defined is displayed in this area. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 109 Shows the values of the selected QL parameters QL parameter Shows the values of the selected QR parameters QR parameter Shows the contents of the selected QS parameters QS parameter HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 110 In this area the control shows the path for the following active Active tables tables: Tool table Turning tool table Preset table Datum table Pocket table Touch probe table Grinding tool table Dressing tool table HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 111 TRANS SCALE function, Cycle 11 SCALING FACTOR or factors Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 112 On the TT tab the control shows information about measurements performed with a TT tool touch probe. TT tab with values from the measurement of tool cutting edges of a milling cutter HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 113 TT Tool cutting Number edges List of the measurements performed and the measured values of the individual cutting edges HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 114 Tool name of the replacement tool Tool type Tool Axis Tool axis programmed in the tool call (e.g., Z) Type Tool type of the active tool (e.g., DRILL) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 115 In order to exactly measure with TT tool touch probes with a cuboid contact, the misalignment on the machine table relative to the main axis must be compensated for. This offset is the angle of misalignment. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 116: Description Of Function

    Tables Further information: "Tables tab", Page 110 TRANS Further information: "TRANS tab", Page 111 Further information: "TT tab", Page 112 Tool Further information: "Tool tab", Page 114 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 117: Further Information: "Pgm Tab

    Simulation workspace. In the Program Run operating mode, the control displays the exact time of the NC program while taking all machine-specific actions into account. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 118 This mode shows the currently measured tool position in the Actual pos. input coordinate system I-CS. (ACT) The actual position is the measured position of the axes, as determined by encoders at the time of comparison. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 119 When the machine moves the axes, the control displays the distances-to-go of the individual axes with a symbol and the appropriate value next to the current position. Further information: "Axis display and position display", Page 94 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 120 89.999 * 0.001 as +1.74532925e-08, with e-08 corresponding to the factor of 10 For variable texts in QS parameters the control shows the first 30 characters, i.e. the contents might be truncated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 121 Powering On and...
  • Page 122 Move to ref. point application. Once all axes have been referenced, the control is in the Manual operation application. Further information: "Referencing workspace", Page 124 Further information: "Manual operation application", Page 130 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 123 The control moves to all necessary reference points. The control is ready for operation and the Manual operation application is open. Further information: "Manual operation application", Page 130 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 124 If there are discrepancies or you have any doubts, contact your machine tool builder Referencing workspace Application On machines with incremental linear and angle encoders, the control shows in the Referencing workspace which axes need to be referenced. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 125 To reference the axes in any sequence: Press and hold the axis direction button for each axis until the reference point has been traversed The control switches to the Manual operation application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 126: Powering Off

    You shut down the control in the Start/Login application of the Home operating mode. If you select the Shut down button, the control opens the Shut down window. You choose whether to shut down the control or restart it. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 127 Refer to your machine manual. Applications on the control can delay the shutdown, such as a connection with Remote Desktop Manager (option 133) "Remote Desktop Manager window (option 133)" HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 129: Manual Operation

    Manual Operation...
  • Page 130 Moving the machine axes Further information: "Moving the machine axes", Page 132 Incremental jog positioning of machine axes Further information: "Incremental jog positioning of axes", Page 133 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 131 Manual and Program Run operating modes", Page 208 Note The machine manufacturer defines which miscellaneous functions are available on the control and which are allowed in the Manual operation application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 132: Moving The Machine Axes

    NC start key, the control moves the axis at a continuous feed rate. You have to end traverse movement with the NC stop key. You can move more than one axis at a time. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 133 Jog increment area in the Positions workspace. You can also end incremental jog positioning with the Off button in the Jog increment area. Positions workspace with the Jog increment area active HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 134 When moving an axis, the control checks whether the defined rotational speed has been reached. The control does not check the rotational speed in positioning blocks with FMAX as feed rate. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 135 NC Fundamentals...

  • Page 136: Designation Of The Axes On Milling Machines

    The axes are associated as follows: Main axis Secondary axis Tool axis Working plane XY, also UV, XV, YZ, also WU, ZU, ZX, also VW, YW, HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 137: Position Encoders And Reference Marks

    Further information: "Axis reference run", Page 125 7.1.4 Presets in the machine The following table contains an overview of the presets in the machine or on the workpiece. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 138 If no transformations are defined in the NC program, the workpiece datum corresponds to the workpiece preset. If you tilt the working plane (option 8), the workpiece datum is the point around which the workpiece is rotated. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 139 Tools...
  • Page 140 The control distinguishes the following presets on the tool for different calculations or applications. Related topics Presets in the machine or on the workpiece Further information: "Presets in the machine", Page 137 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 141 Starting from the tool carrier reference point, define the tool dimensions in the tool management, e. g. length L and radius R. Further information: "Tool management ", Page 165 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 142 In the case of lathe tools (option 50), the control uses the theoretical tool tip, i. e. the point of intersection of the defined values ZL, XL and YL. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 143 In the FUNCTION TCPM function (option 9), you can also choose the tool location point to be at the tool center point. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 144 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing The tool radius 2 center is offset from the tool tip and the cutting edge by the R2 value. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 145: Description Of Function

    Tool that is defined in the tool table but is currently not in the magazine If the control, for example, finds multiple available tools in the tool magazine, it inserts the tool with least remaining tool life. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 146 The indexed tool defines the upper point of the cutting edge. When using the indexed tool for cutting-off, the specified workpiece height can be directly programmed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 147 When an indexed tool is worn and consequently blocked, this also does not apply to all other indices. This ensures e. g. that the main tool can still be used. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 148 ; Machine the top edge of the T-slot with the 24 CALL LBL "CONTOUR" indexed tool Example FreeTurn tool You need the following tool data for a FreeTurn tool: FreeTurn tool with three finishing teeth HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 149 CUTLENGTH Toolcarrier kinematics Using the optional tool-carrier kinematics, the control can monitor e.g. the tool for collisions Assign the same kinematics to each single tooth. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 150 Page 151 Touch probe (TCHP) Reamer (REAM) Countersink (CSINK) Piloted counterbore (TSINK) Boring tool (Bor) Back boring tool (BCKBOR) Thread miller (GF) Thread miller with chamfer (GSF) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 151 Select between the types below within the turning tools: Icon Tool type Number Rough-turning tool (ROUGH) Finish-turning tool (FINISH) Thread-turning tool (THREAD) Recessing tool (RECESS) Button tool (BUTTON) Recess-turning tool (RECTURN) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 152 The necessary data depend on the technology and the tool type. Related topics Editing the tool data in the tool management Further information: "Tool management ", Page 165 Tool types Further information: "Tool types", Page 150 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 153 Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles Further information: User's Manual for Measuring Cycles for Workpieces and Tools Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM, option 40) Further information: "Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM, option 40)", Page 204 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 154 Useful length Recommended Neck radius Recommended Plunge angle Recommended for the drilling and milling tool types below: Milling tool ANGLE ROUGHING MILL Finishing cutter Ball-nose cutter Toroid cutter HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 155 Turning tool Grinding wheel Dressing tool Further information: "Tool types", Page 150 The parameters are described in the tool table. Further information: "Tool table tool.t", Page 368 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 156 The control describes this value in connection with touch probe cycles. Delta value of cutter Optional width The control describes this value in connection with touch probe cycles. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 157 Further information: "Types within the turning tools", Page 151 The parameters are described in the turning tool table. Further information: "Turning tool table toolturn.trn (option 50)", Page 377 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 158 Cup wheel 90° Corner angle Required for the grinding tool types below: GAMMA Special grinding pin Cup wheel Unchangeable default value for the Grind- ing pin 90° tool type HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 159 This value can be changed only by cycles. length Delta value of length up This value can be changed only by cycles. to the inner edge Default value of diameter Optional dressing counter DRESS-N-D HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 160 Required for all grinding tool types diameter Retraction amount at the Required for all grinding tool types outer edge Retraction amount at the Required for all grinding tool types inner edge HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 161 Further information: "Types within the grinding tools", Page 152 The parameters are described in the grinding tool table. Further information: "Grinding tool table toolgrind.grd (option 156)", Page 382 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 162 Optional Delta value of tool length Optional Delta value of cutter Optional radius Tool speed Required for the dressing tool types N-DRESS below: Dressing spindle Dressing roll HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 163 Further information: "Types within the dressing tools", Page 152 The parameters are described in the dressing tool table. Further information: "Dressing tool table tooldress.drs (option 156)", Page 389 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 164 CAL_OF1 Center offset in the Required if TRACK = ON secondary axis The control describes this value in connection with the calibration cycle. CAL_OF2 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 165: Tool Management

    Creating new tools Further information: "Configuring a tool", Page 83 Table workspace Further information: "Table workspace", Page 359 Form workspace Further information: "Form workspace for tables", Page 363 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 166: Description Of Function

    Importing tool data is particularly useful in connection with a tool presetter. Exported tool data can be used e. g. for the tool database of your CAM system. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 167: Importing Tool Data

    When overwriting existing tool data with the Overwrite function, the control will permanently delete the initial tool data! Use this function only with tool data that are no longer needed HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 168 TNC 640 (*.csv) writes the values partly between brackets and separates the values by commas The TNC7 can both import and export both transfer files. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 169: Tool Carrier Management

    For tool carriers, the same requirements with respect to STL and M3D files apply as for fixtures. Further information: "Options for fixture files", Page 211 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 170 Display or hide transformation vectors Show or hide names of collision objects Display or hide test points Show or hide measurement points Restore initial view Select alignment HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 171 Only use fully parameterized tool carriers and error-free STL or M3D files! For tool carriers, the same requirements with respect to STL and M3D files apply as for fixtures. Further information: "Fixture monitoring (option 40)", Page 210 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 172: Tool Usage Test

    Further information: "Channel settings", Page 449 Use the same tool table for the simulation as for the program run Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 173 Path of NC program in which the tool is called Tool number and possibly tool name Row number of tool call in NC program Tool usage time between the tool changes HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 174 Insufficient remaining tool life: The tool is blocked or does not have sufficient remaining tool life Change the tool or use a replacement tool. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 175 Select Perform tool check The control performs the tool usage test. The Tool check area of the control shows whether all tools are available and have sufficient remaining tool life. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 176 *.dep extension in the file manager. Even if the control displays no dependency files, it still generates a tool usage file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 177 Coordinate Transformation...

  • Page 178: Reference Systems

    M-CS. Definition Transformations Translatory transformations each enable a shift along a number line. Rotatory transformations enable a rotation around a point. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 179 In the machine coordinate system M-CS you program constant positions, such as a safe position for retraction. The machine manufacturer also defines constant positions in the M-CS, such as the tool-change point. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 180 It can also be located outside of the traverse range. Position of the machine datum in the machine HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 181: Position Display

    Refer to the machine manufacturer's documentation Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 182: Basic Coordinate System B-Cs

    The basic coordinate system B-CS is a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. Its coordinate origin is the end of the kinematics description. The machine manufacturer defines the coordinate origin and orientation of the B-CS. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 183 Refer to the machine manufacturer's documentation Use pallet presets only in conjunction with pallets HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 184: Workpiece Coordinate System W-Cs

    The control also offers Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE for tilting the working plane. With these transformations, the position and orientation of the working plane coordinate system WPL-CS are changed. W-CS WPL -CS WPL -CS HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 185 This function is in effect in the modified workpiece coordinate system. This function is in effect after the Shift (W-CS) and Mirroring (W-CS) functions and before the working plane is tilted. Further information: "Globale Programmeinstellungen GPS", Page HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 186: Working Plane Coordinate System Wpl-Cs

    Further information: "Workpiece coordinate system W-CS", Page 184 If no transformations are defined in the W-CS, then the position and orientation of the W-CS and WPL-CS are identical. W-CS WPL -CS WPL -CS HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 187 Additional transformations with Global Program Settings (GPS, option 44) The Rotation (WPL-CS) transformation in the GS workspace is in effect in addition to a rotation in the NC program. Further information: "Globale Programmeinstellungen GPS", Page HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 188: Further Information: "Pos Tab

    Input coordinate system I-CS Application The programmed values in the NC program refer to the input coordinate system I-CS. You use positioning blocks to program the position of the tool. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 189 WPL-CS are identical. In this case, all trans- formations influence the input coordinate system I-CS. Further information: "Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS", Page 186 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 190: Tool Coordinate System T-Cs

    Coordinate Transformation | Reference systems 9.1.8 Tool coordinate system T-CS Application In the tool coordinate system T-CS the control implements tool compensations and tool inclinations. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 191 If the following functions are active, the orientation of the T-CS depends on the tool angle of inclination: Miscellaneous function M128 (option 9) PLANE RELATIV function (option 9) Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing W-CS T-CS HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 192 Further information: "Global Program Settings (GPS, option 44)", Page 238 The HR 520 and HR 550 FS handwheels show the values of VT in the display. Further information: "Contents of an electronic handwheel display", Page 418 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 193: Preset Management

    If you try to write a value in a write-protected preset table row, the control cancels this process with an error message. Write-protection for this row must be rescinded first. Further information: "Removing write protection", Page 406 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 194 Scaling with the TRANS SCALE function or Cycle 11 SCALING FACTOR Axis-specific scaling with Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING Tilting the working plane by using PLANE functions or Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE will not be reset by the control. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 195 When a basic rotation or 3D basic rotation is active, the control displays a symbol in the Positions workspace. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 196 The Set the preset button in the function bar opens the Set a preset window for the row marked in green. When selecting Preset 0, the control automatically activates row 0 of the preset table as the workpiece preset. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 197 The control may feature a pallet preset table, depending on the machine. When a pallet preset is active, the presets in the preset table are referenced to this pallet preset. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 198: Tilting The Working Plane (Option 8)

    Tilting under program control with the PLANE functions in the NC program Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Tilting under program control with Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 199 Tilting the working plane in the NC program Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Reference systems of the control Further information: "Reference systems", Page 178 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 200 Handwheel superim- positioning coordi- Further information: "Reference systems", Page 178 nate system Further information: "Function Handwheel superimp.", Page 247 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 201 SPC or with the axis values of the existing rotary axes. When editing values in the 3D ROT entry field, the rotary axes must be positioned afterwards, e. g. in the MDI application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 202 A tilted working plane will remain active even after a control restart. Further information: "Referencing workspace", Page 124 PLC positionings defined by the machine manufacturer are not allowed when the working plane is tilted. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 203 Collision Monitoring...
  • Page 204 Tools with a positive radius R and length L. Further information: "Tool table tool.t", Page 368 The values in the tool management equal the actual tool dimensions Further information: "Tool management ", Page 165 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 205 The control displays the collision objects graphically in the following operating modes: Editor operating mode Manual operating mode Program Run operating mode The control also monitors the tools, as defined in tool management, for collision. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 206 With active collision monitoring and a simultaneous collision warning, no movements are permitted that reduce the distance or leave it unchanged. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 207 Global program settings (GPS, option 44) are not available Handwheel superimposition is not available Editing of job lists is not available Traverse range limits from the Settings application are not available. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 208 The control activates DCM in the selected operating modes. The control displays the status of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM) in the Positions workspace. When deactivating DCM, the control displays an icon in the information bar. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 209 When a touch probe cycle starts, the control no longer monitors the stylus length and ball-tip diameter, so you can still probe collision objects. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 210 Fixtures of suitable format: STL file 20,000 triangles maximum Triangular mesh forms a closed shell CFG file M3D file HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 211 Further information: "Generating STL files with 3D mesh (option 152)", Page 292 Fixtures from M3D files M3D is a file type designed by HEIDENHAIN. The paid M3D Converter software from HEIDENHAIN allows you to create M3D files from STL or STEP files.
  • Page 212 By storing multiple fixtures, you can choose the appropriate fixture for your machining operation without needing to configure it. Example files for setups used in everyday manufacturing are provided in the NC database of the Klartext Portal: https://www.klartext-portal.com/en/tips/nc-solutions HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 213 The revision diagram shows by which value the 3D model is shifted on the real fixture resulting from the individual probing processes. Further information: "Revision diagram", Page 217 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 214 Green arrow Probing in the direction of the arrow is possible. The angle between the workpiece touch probe and the fixture is correct and the distance is right. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 215 The position of the fixture in this axis is unambiguously defined. Path of fixture file The control automatically saves the fixture file in the initial folder. The fixture file name can be edited. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 216 The control will not take deselected axes into account in the set-up process and positions the fixture by considering the remaining axes only. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 217 The individual values show by which value the 3D model was shifted by the respective probing process. No. of probe point This axis shows the numbers of the individual probing points. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 218 3 Touching the jaw chuck body in Y+ 4 Touching the jaw in Y+ for rotation 5 Touching the second value at the jaw in Y+ for rotation Probing points with a three-jaw chuck HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 219 Do not touch directly near edges, chamfers and roundings. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 220 The control closes the Set up fixtures function, saves a CFG file with the measured values at the path specified above, and integrates the measured fixture into Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 221 KinematicsDesign displays the fixtures graphically and thus supports troubleshooting and removal of errors. Several fixtures can be joined in order to take complex clamping situations into account in Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM). HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 222 3D model (M3D or STL files) Cylinder Prism Cuboid Truncated cone Hole You can integrate both STL files and M3D files into CFG files more than once. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 223 The CfgCMO contains collision objects and transformations. The fixture is combined based on the arrangement of the different transformations. Here, the transformation XShiftFixture shifts the center of rotation of the transformation CRot0. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 224 Enter a keyname for the fixture (e.g., clamping jaw) Confirm your input KinematicsDesign loads the input. Move cursor down one level Select Insert collision object Confirm your input KinematicsDesign creates a new collision object. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 225 As an alternative to using KinematicsDesign, you can also create fixture files directly from the CAM system or by using the appropriate code in a text editor. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 226 The rotation inserted applies to all dir:=Z, val:=60) components following in the transfor- CfgKinSimpleTrans (key:="TRANS_C_180", dir:=C, val:=180) mation chain. CfgKinSimpleTrans (key:="TRANS_SPC", dir:=C, val:=0) CfgKinSimpleTrans (key:="TRANS_SPB", dir:=B, val:=0) CfgKinSimpleTrans (key:="TRANS_SPA", dir:=A, val:=0) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 227 "TRANS_C_180", "vice_jaw_2" ], active:=TRUE, name:="") Fixture designation You need to assign a designation to the combined fixture. Code Explanation Designation of the combined fixture CfgKinFixModel (key:="FIXTURE1", kinObjects:=["FIXTURE"]) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 229: Control Functions

    Control Functions...
  • Page 230 Further information: "Positions workspace", Page 93 Detailed information about the function is provided by the control on the AFC tab of the Status workspace. Further information: "AFC tab (option 45)", Page 102 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 231 You can open and, if necessary, edit the tables for AFC during program run. The control offers only the tables for the active NC program. Further information: "Editing tables for AFC", Page 414 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 232 Desired control setting defined for all tools Further information: "Tool table tool.t", Page 368 AFC switch active Further information: "AFC switch in Program Run operating mode", Page 234 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 233 Optional syntax element Only if BEGIN has been selected Enter the reference load of the spindle directly, max. 100% LOAD Optional syntax element Only if BEGIN has been selected HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 234 In addition to the current setting of the feed rate potentiometer, the control shows the controlled feed value as a percentage (%). Further information: "Positions workspace", Page 93 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 235 Further information: "Tool table tool.t", Page 368 Define the known reference power in the FUNCTION AFC CUT BEGIN function Further information: "NC functions for AFC (option 45)", Page 232 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 236 If the AFC.TAB columns FMIN and FMAX each have a value of 100%, Adaptive Feed Control is deactivated, but cut-related tool wear monitoring and tool load monitoring remain active. Further information: "Basic AFC settings in AFC.tab", Page 408 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 237: Active Chatter Control (Acc, Option 145)

    Active Chatter Control (ACC, software option 145) Control adapted by the machine manufacturer ACC column in the tool management defined with Y Number of tool cutting edges defined in the CUT column HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 238 Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles GPS tab in the Status workspace. Further information: "GPS tab (option 44)", Page 104 Reference systems of the control Further information: "Reference systems", Page 178 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 239 Save changes in the GS workspace Apply Reset unsaved changes in the GS workspace Undo Set the Feed rate factor function to 100%, reset all other Default values functions to zero HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 240 Enter a value in the desired field, e.g. A=10.0° Press Apply The control accepts the entered values. If you select an NC program for program run, you must confirm the Global Program Settings (GPS). HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 241 Positions workspace. The control assumes a different zero position of the axes. Further information: "Positions workspace", Page 93 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 242: Application Example

    The function Additive basic rotat. (W-CS) facilitates e.g. better utilization of the working space. For example, you can rotate an NC program by 90° so that the X and Y directions are inverted during execution. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 243 Further information: "Workpiece coordinate system W-CS", Page 184 The Shift (W-CS) function affects the position display. The control shifts the display by the active value. Further information: "Position displays", Page 118 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 244 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing The Mirroring (W-CS) function has no effect on the position display in the Positions workspace. Further information: "Position displays", Page 118 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 245 Mirroring (W-CS). Without these preceding coordinate transformations, the Shift (mW-CS) option would be effective directly in the workpiece coordinate system (W-CS) and would thus be identical to Shift (W-CS). HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 246 With the Rotation (WPL-CS) function, you can, for example, compensate for the misalignment of a workpiece in the already swiveled working plane coordinate system WPL-CS without modifying the NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 247 On the POS HR tab of the Status workspace, the control shows whether the Max. val. is defined using the M118 function or the Global Program Settings (GPS). Further information: "POS HR tab", Page 109 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 248 Further information: "POS HR tab", Page 109 For the control to display values, you must define a value greater than 0 in the VT function for Handwheel superimp. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 249 Use the machine parameter axisDisplay (no. 100810) to define whether the control also shows the virtual axis VT in the position display of the Positions workspace. Further information: "Positions workspace", Page 93 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 250 The control shows the current feed rate in field F of the Positions workspace. If the Feed rate factor function is active, the feed rate is shown with the defined values taken into account. Further information: "Presets and technology values", Page 95 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 251 Monitoring...
  • Page 252 Drop in spindle current due to tool breakage References Limits consisting of tunnel width and, if necessary, expansion Current machining operation Process fault, e.g. due to tool breakage HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 253 Possible without limitation in the FUNCTION MODE MILL machining mode The monitoring tasks FeedOverride and SpindleOverride are functional in the FUNCTION MODE TURN machining mode (option 50). Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 254 The control displays information on the recordings that relate only to the currently selected monitoring section. Further information: "Monitoring options column within a monitoring section", Page 270 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 255 If you hide the warning and error limits, the control shows an absolute display of the monitored signal. The dashed lines represent the upper and lower error limits, i.e. the tunnel width. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 256 Further information: "Notes on the NC program", Page 257 Delete hints button You can use the Delete hints button to empty the table. Information that this area is not monitored in the NC program HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 257 Interruptions, e.g. M0 or M1 If the information depends on an NC block number, the control Program line displays the program name and the NC block number. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 258 Settings icon for the monitoring tasks Further information: "Monitoring tasks", Page 261 Show or hide warning and error limits Further information: "Icons", Page 255 Monitoring tasks Further information: "Monitoring tasks", Page 261 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 259 Further information: "Monitoring task SpindleOverride", Page 266 FeedOverride Further information: "Monitoring task FeedOverride", Page 267 In this strategy template, you can compile the monitoring User-defined tasks yourself. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 260 In the settings of the Process Monitoring workspace, you can define which strategy template the control selects by default after creating a new monitoring section. Further information: "Settings for the Process Monitoring workspace", Page 268 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 261 In each monitoring task, the control shows the current processing and the selected references as a graph. The time axis is specified in seconds. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 262 If, for example, you have a recording that is only just acceptable due to tool wear, you can also use an alternative application with this monitoring task. Further information: "Alternative application with acceptable reference", Page 264 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 263 If the signal exceeds the warning limits for the defined hold time, the control blocks the tool in the tool management. Further information: "Tool management ", Page 165 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 264 For this strategy, select no deviation or a low percentage deviation, since the tolerance is already given by the different references. Optimal reference Reference only just acceptable Limits consisting of the tunnel width HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 265 Further information: "Records of monitoring sections", Page 272 Optimal reference Good reference Reference only just acceptable Limits consisting of the tunnel width Limits consisting of the expansion of the tunnel width multiplied by factor σ HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 266 Monitoring task SpindleOverride With SpindleOverride, the control monitors changes to the spindle override by the potentiometer. The control uses the first recorded machining operation as a reference. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 267 Further information: "Message menu on the information bar", Page 301 Stop NC program If the signal exceeds the warning limits for the defined hold time, the control stops the NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 268 The control shifts the time axis of the machining operation to the left. Select how many seconds of the reference the control will preview: Further information: "Records of monitoring sections", Page 272 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 269 Monitoring options column within a monitoring section You can define settings and select references that apply to the currently selected monitoring section. Further information: "Monitoring options column within a monitoring section", Page 270 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 270 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Range of NC block numbers of the monitoring section in square brackets Start and end of the monitoring section in the NC program HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 271 Selection menu for the process heat map You can display a monitoring task as a process heat map in the Simulation workspace. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 272 Page 143 If the quality is between 70% and 80%, the processing opera- tion is still OK. You should manually check the recording in this area. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 273 Tool life from the tool management at the start of the respec- CURR_TIME tive machining operation Only within the monitoring section Further information: "Tool management ", Page 165 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 274 You can align the graph by selecting an NC block number. The control marks the selected NC block number in green within the monitoring task. Further information: "Common gestures for the touchscreen", Page 70 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 275 Opening CAD Files with the CAD- Viewer...
  • Page 276 The CAD-Viewer runs as a separate application on the third desktop of the control. Related topics Creating 2D sketches on the control Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 277 The menu bar contains the following icons: Icon Function Show sidebar Show or hide the Sidebar window Display the layer Display the layer(s) in the Sidebar window Further information: "Layer", Page 280 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 278 Default setting: 4 decimal places with mm, and 5 decimal places with inch as the unit of measure Set perspective Switch between various views of the model e.g. Top HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 279 Coordinates of the starting point Coordinates of the end point Circular arc or circle type: Coordinates of the starting point Coordinates of the end point Coordinates of the center point Radius HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 280 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing When you select a layer in the list view window, you can use the space bar to show and hide the layer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 281 You can also define the orientation of the coordinate system. Related topics Presets in the machine Further information: "Presets in the machine", Page 137 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 282: Description Of Function

    Two circles (regardless of whether a circular arc or a full circle) If you have set a workpiece preset, the control displays the Preset icon in the menu bar with a yellow quadrant. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 283 Click the icon at the desired position The control sets the workpiece preset to the selected position. The control turns the icon green. Align the coordinate system, if required HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 284 Therefore, the control has a function with which you can define a new datum and a tilting operation. Related topics Presets in the machine Further information: "Presets in the machine", Page 137 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 285 If you additionally select contours or points, then the control inserts the functions in the NC program as comments. 4 ;TRANS DATUM AXIS X... Y... Z... 5 ;PLANE SPATIAL SPA... SPB... SPC... TURN MB MAX FMAX HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 286 Using the clipboard, you can even transfer the contents to the software tools (e.g., Leafpad or Gnumeric). Further information: "Opening files with additional software", Page 506 CAD model with marked contour HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 287 X axis are doubled. All contour elements below the rotary axis cannot be selected and are highlighted gray. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 288 Display the next smaller diameter found Display the next larger diameter found Display the largest diameter found (default setting) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 289: Selecting And Saving A Contour

    NC program. If you select an element with the CTRL key pressed, it is deselected for export. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 290 Further information: "Common gestures for the touchscreen", Page 70 Deselecting, deleting, and saving of elements works in the same way for taking over contours and positions. "Selecting and saving a contour" HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 291 The control highlights all positions of the selected diameter range in blue and shows them in the list view window. The control shows the traversing distance between the positions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 292 3D model displayed in CAD-Viewer with a mesh of triangles. The control simplifies the original model and removes errors, e.g. small holes in a solid or self-intersections of a surface. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 293 Surface increase in percent compared to the original model Over-limit area Maximum decrease of the triangle mesh compared to the Maximum original model decrease Surface decrease in percent compared to the original model Under-limit area HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 294 Save Use this function to save the simplified 3D model with the selected settings as an STL file. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 295 The control saves the STL file positioned for rear-face machining. The resulting file can then be used for rear-face machining with the BLK FORM FILE function. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 297 User Aids...
  • Page 298 The control remembers the position and mode of the virtual keyboard until it is shut down. The Keyboard workspace provides the same functions as the virtual keyboard. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 299 Navigation and dialog keys Switch to text input If you press the Q button in the NC functions area repeatedly, the control cycles through the syntax in the following sequence: HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 300 Virtual keyboard in formula input mode The formula input contains the following areas: Input Q parameters Navigation and dialog keys Copying and pasting Switch to NC input HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 301 Message menu on the information bar Application In the message menu of the information bar, the control shows pending errors and notes. When opened, the control displays detailed information about the messages. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 302 The control displays the following information in the collapsed message menu: Message type Message Quantity of pending errors, warnings, and informational messages HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 303: Deleting Messages

    A service file can be of use to the service technician during troubleshooting. The control saves data that provide information about the current machine and operation status, such as active NC programs up to 10 MB, tool data, and keystroke logs. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 304 Select Save service files The control opens the Save service file window. Enter the file name Press OK The control saves the service file in the TNC:\service directory. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 305 Touch Probe Functions in the Manual Operating Mode...
  • Page 306 Further information: "Reference systems", Page 178 Preassigned variables Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Requirements Calibrated workpiece touch probe Further information: "Calibrating the workpiece touch probe", Page 319 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 307 Further information: "Determining the circle center point of a stud using the automatic probing method ", Page 315 Probing function workspace HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 308 W-CS. Further information: "Comparison of offset and 3D basic rotation", Page 326 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 309 The Set up fixtures function is used to determine the position Set up fixtures of a clamping device in the machine space using a workpiece touch probe. Further information: "Spannmittel in Kollisionsüberwachung einmessen", Page HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 310 After the last touching process and if the opening angle contains the value 360°, the control positions the workpiece touch probe back to the position it had prior to starting the probing function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 311 The Align the rotary axes function aligns the rotary axes to Align the rotary the active tilting situation in the 3-D rotation window. axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 312 FN16DefaultPath (no. 102202), the control will store the TCHPRMAN.html file directly under TNC:. If you run several touch probes cycles in a row, the control stores the measured values below each other. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 313 The control shows the measurement results. In the Nominal value area, enter the new preset of the probed axis, e.g. 1 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 314 Position (POS) probing function. Select Exit probing The control closes the Position (POS) probing function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 315 0 Select Compensate the active preset The control sets the preset to the entered nominal value. Select Exit probing The control closes the Circle (CC) probing function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 316 Depending on the tool axis, the measurement result can also be written to another column of the preset table, e.g. SPA. Select Exit probing The control closes the Rotation (ROT) probing function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 317 Further information: "Comparison of offset and 3D basic rotation", Page 326 Select Exit probing The control closes the Rotation (ROT) probing function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 318 By deflecting in the same direction, you can reduce the measurement error to the repeatability of the workpiece probing system. This behavior is called spindle tracking. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 319 This creates a reference between the workpiece touch probe and the tools in the spindle. In this procedure, measured tools and the calibrated workpiece touch probe correspond using the tool presetting device. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 320 If the touch probe allows probing from opposite orientations, the center offset is determined during another cycle. HEIDENHAIN touch probes are predefined as to whether or how a touch probe can be oriented. Other touch probes are configured by the machine manufacturer.
  • Page 321 Select Apply calibration data The control transfers the calibrated length of the 3D touch probe to the tool table. Select Exit probing The control closes the Calibrate touch probe function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 322 Select Apply calibration data The control stores the calibrated radius of the 3D touch probe in the tool table. Select Exit probing The control closes the Calibrate touch probe function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 323 Select Apply calibration data The control saves the deviations in a compensation value table under TNC:\system\3D-ToolComp. Select Exit probing The control closes the Calibrate touch probe function. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 324: Instructions For Calibration

    Select Suppress touch probe monitoring The control disables touch-probe monitoring for 30 seconds. If required, move the touch probe so that the control receives a stable signal from it. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 325 Carefully move the axes in the Manual operating mode If the touch probe sends a stable signal within the 30 seconds, then touch-probe monitoring reactivates itself automatically and the error message is cleared. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 326 SPB = 0 SPB = -30 B_OFFS = -30 B_OFFS = +0 C_OFFS = +0 C_OFFS = +0 Movement in +Z without tilting Movement in +Z without tilting HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 327 The orientation is not correct! The orientation is correct! The next machining step will be correct. HEIDENHAIN recommends using 3D basic rotation because of its greater flexibility. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 329 Application MDI...
  • Page 330 Simulation Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Status Further information: "Status workspace", Page 101 Keyboard Further information: "Virtual keyboard of the control bar", Page 298 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 331 The control saves the following data in this state: The last tool that was called Current coordinate transformations (e.g., datum shift, rotation, mirroring) The coordinates of the circle center that was last defined HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 332 Calling an NC program with PGM CALL, SEL PGM, or CALL SELECTED PGM Test Run in the Simulation workspace Manual traverse and Approach position while program run is interrupted Block scan function HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 333: Program Run

    Program Run...
  • Page 334 In addition, the network speed can slow down the execution of the NC program. Undesirable machine movements or collisions may result. Copy the NC program and all called files to the TNC: drive HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 335 When you open a pallet table, the control will display the Job list workspace. You cannot edit this workspace. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 336 During a program run interruption you can move the axes manually in the tilted 3D ROT working plane (option 8). Further information: "Manual traverse during an interruption", Page 341 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 337 If a feed rate limit is active, the control highlights the FMAX button in color and displays the defined value. You deactivate the feed rate limit by entering a value of 0 in the Feedrate + FMAX window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 338 Refer to your machine manual. The miscellaneous function M6 may also lead to a suspension of the program run. The machine manufacturer sets the functional scope of the miscellaneous functions. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 339 The control uses the stored data for returning the tool to the contour (Approach position button). Further information: "Returning to the contour", Page 349 The saved data remains active until it is reset (e.g., by selecting a program). HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 340 (option 44). Further information: "Global Program Settings (GPS, option 44)", Page 238 Definitions Abbreviation Definition GS (global Global program settings program settings) ACC (active Active Chatter Control chatter control) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 341 Positions workspace. The control additionally shows the active coordinate system on the 3D ROT button. If Manual traverse is active, then the operating mode's icon in the control bar changes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 342 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing Requirement The function must be enabled by your machine manufacturer. The Block scan function must be enabled and configured by your machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 343 At the start of the block scan, the control resets the data, as with a selection of a new NC program. During a block scan you can activate or deactivate Single Block mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 344 Select the interruption point by using the Select last button. Path of the point table Point file In the Point table area Row in the point table Point number In the Point table area HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 345 Further information: "Positioning the axes in a self- selected sequence", Page 350 Press the NC Start key The control resumes execution of the NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 346 Page 350 Select Continue block scan again as needed Repeat the steps Press the NC Start key The control resumes execution of the NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 347 Define the desired point for mid-program startup in the Point number field. The first point in the point pattern has the number 0. Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 348 If the program run of a pallet table has been canceled, the control will suggest the most recently selected NC block of the most recently executed NC program as a point of interruption. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 349: Further Information: "Lbl Tab

    Return to the contour after a block scan (e.g., after an interruption with INTERNAL STOP) Depending on the machine, if the position of an axis has changed after the control loop has been opened during a program interruption HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 350 When the axis has reached the correct position, the control shows a checkmark under Target. Position the remaining axes When all axes have reached their positions, the control closes the window. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 351 The control opens the selected tables in Tables operating mode. The changed values do not take effect until the compensation or the datum has been activated again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 352 This application must be enabled by your machine manufacturer. The machine parameter retractionMode (no. 124101) allows the machine manu- facturer to define whether the control will display the Retract switch during start- HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 353 When you select the Retract button, the control will display a pop-up window: This window allows you to deactivate the feed rate limit. Further information: "Feed rate limit F MAX", Page 337 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 354 Use a low feed rate Please keep in mind that the traverse range monitoring is not available for non- referenced axes HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 355 The control opens the End retraction? window and prompts you to answer a confirmation request. If the tool was correctly retracted, select Yes The control closes the End retraction? window and the Retract application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 357 Tables...
  • Page 358 Further information: "Form workspace for tables", Page 363 You can select various functions by using the context menu (e.g., Copy). Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 359 In the Table workspace, the control shows the contents of a table. The control displays a column with filters and a search function on the left side of some tables. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 360 When you select the title of a column, the control will sort the table contents by this column. If the table allows it, you can also edit the table contents in this workspace. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 361 Depending on the filter you have selected (all tools or magazine tools), you can additionally filter by tool type in this area: All types Milling cutters Drills Taps Thread cutters Lathe tools Touch probes Dressing tools Grinding tools Undefined tools HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 362 If the Synchronize table and form switch is active, the cursor will move synchronously. If, for example, you select a different table column in the Table workspace, the control will move the cursor synchronously in the Form workspace. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 363 Application In the Form workspace, the control shows all contents of a selected table row. Depending on the table, you can edit the values in the form. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 364 The Table workspace provides the following icons: Icon or shortcut Function Open the settings in the Tables window Further information: "Settings in the Form workspace", Page 365 Favorite HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 365 Tables | Form workspace for tables Settings in the Form workspace In the Tables window, you can select whether the control will show the column descriptions. The selected setting is modally effective. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 367 Tool Tables...
  • Page 368 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing You can define an index after the period. Further information: "Indexed tool", Page 146 This parameter applies to all tools, regardless of technology. Input: 0.0...32767.9 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 369 The control enters compensation values automatically after measuring the workpiece. Further information: User's Manual for Measuring Cycles for Workpieces and Tools Is added to parameter R2 Input: –999.9999...+999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 370 RT at a suitable location. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing This parameter applies to all tools, regardless of technology. Input: 0...99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 371 RN. Input: 0.0000...999.9999 ANGLE Maximum plunge angle? Maximum plunge angle of the tool for reciprocating plunge-cutting in the cycles. Input: –360.00...+360.00 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 372 If the entered value is exceeded, the control locks the tool in column TL. This parameter applies to the following tools, regardless of technology: Milling and drilling tools Turning tools (option 50) Input: 0...9.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 373 Is added to the machine parameter offsetToolAxis (no. 122707) This parameter applies to the following tools, regardless of technology: Milling and drilling tools Turning tools (option 50) Input: –99999.9999...+99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 374 LAST_USE Date/time of last tool call Time of last tool presence in the spindle This parameter applies to all tools, regardless of technology. Input: 00:00:00 01.01.1971...23:59:59 31.12.2030 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 375 The input in percent refers to the reference power. The value 0 deactivates the monitoring function. An empty field has no effect. Further information: "Monitoring tool wear and tool load", Page 236 Input: 0.0...100.0 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 376 Front-face width of cutting edge for exact definition of the tool for graphical simulation, automatic calculation within cycles and collision monitoring, e.g. for indexable inserts. Input: 0...99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 377 Further information: "Tool table tool.t", Page 368 Requirements Software option 50: Combined milling-turning Turning tool is defined in TYPE column of tool management Further information: "Tool types", Page 150 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 378 The control enters compensation values automatically after measuring the workpiece. Further information: User's Manual for Measuring Cycles for Workpieces and Tools Is added to the parameter ZL Input: –99999.9999...+99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 379 Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles For the cutter geometry, the control also considers the parameters RS, T- ANGLE, and P-ANGLE. Input: 1...19 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 380 The control enters compensation values automatically after measuring the workpiece. Further information: User's Manual for Measuring Cycles for Workpieces and Tools Is added to parameter CUTWIDTH Input: –99999.9999...+99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 381 The columns WPL-DX-DIAM and WPL-DZL are deactivated in the default configuration. In the machine parameter columnKeys (no. 105501), the machine manufacturer activates the columns WPL-DX-DIAM and WPL-DZL. The names of the columns may be different, however. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 382 The tool name allows identifying a tool, e.g. for calling a tool. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing You can define an index after the period. Further information: "Indexed tool", Page 146 Input: Text width 32 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 383 Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles Input: 0.000000...999.999999 ALPHA Angle for the slant After initial dressing, you can no longer edit this parameter. Further information: User's Manual for Machining Cycles Input: 0.00000...90.00000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 384 The control uses this value only for machining, and not for dressing! After dressing and measuring the grinding tool, the control will automatically enter the compensation value. Is added to the parameter LI Input: –999.999999...+999.999999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 385 Selection by means of a selection window Input: 0, 1 Angle for relief cut on the outer edge Input: 0.00000...45.00000 Angle for relief cut on the inner edge Input: 0.00000...45.00000 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 386 DRESS_N_A Dressing counter for outer edge (specification) Specified number of dressing cycle calls that will be skipped until the next dressing of the outer edge. Input: 0...999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 387 Chamfer angle at outside Currently no function Input: 0.00000...89.99999 A_R1 Corner radius at outside Currently no function Input: 0.00000...999.99999 Length of outside Currently no function Input: 0.00000...999.99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 388 Side depth at inside Currently no function Input: 0.00000...999.99999 I_R2 Angle of departure at inside Currently no function Input: 0.00000...999.99999 Reserve at inside Currently no function Input: 0.00000...999.99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 389 Tool table for grinding tools Further information: "Grinding tool table toolgrind.grd (option 156)", Page 382 General tool data, regardless of the technology Further information: "Tool table tool.t", Page 368 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 390 Is added to the parameter ZL Input: –99999.9999...+99999.9999 Tool length oversize 2 Delta value of tool length 2 for tool compensation Is added to the parameter XL Input: –99999.9999...+99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 391 Selection by means of a selection window Input: DIAMOND, SPINDLE, PLATE, and ROLL N-DRESS Speed of the tool (dressing spindle) Shaft speed of a dressing spindle or dressing roll Input: 0.0000...99999.9999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 392 Further information: "Touch Probe Functions in the Manual Operating Mode", Page 305 Programmable touch probe cycles Further information: User's Manual for Measuring Cycles for Workpieces and Tools HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 393 Maximum measuring range? [mm] If the stylus is not deflected in a probing process within the defined value, the control will display an error message. Input: 0.00100...99999.99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 394 Select the tchprobe.tp file in the Open File workspace Select Open The control opens the Touch probes application. Activate Edit Select the desired value Edit the value HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 395 Acknowledge Power interrupted with the CE key Select the Tool table tab in Tables operating mode The control uses the newly created table as a tool table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 396 Input: No value, R Special tool? Define the tool as a special tool (e.g., with oversize tools): No value entered: No special tool S: Special tool Input: No value, S HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 397 Input: 0...99999 LOCKED_LEFT Lock pocket at left? Box magazine: Lock the pocket at left This parameter depends on the machine. Refer to your machine manual. Input: 0...99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 398: Tool Usage File

    Further information: "Creating the tool usage file", Page 173 The Generate tool-usage file function setting is set to either once or always Further information: "Channel settings", Page 449 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 399 Input: Text width 300 Tool number, including the tool index If the control has not yet inserted a tool, the column contains the value –1. Input: –1...32767.9 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 400 Software option 93: Extended Tool Management Tool-usage file has been created Further information: "Creating the tool usage file", Page 173 Further information: "Tool usage file", Page 398 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 401 This column remains empty if the tool is a zero tool or not defined in the pocket table. Further information: "Pocket table tool_p.tch", Page 396 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 402 This column remains empty if the tool is a zero tool or not defined in the pocket table. Further information: "Pocket table tool_p.tch", Page 396 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 403: Preset Table

    Further information: "Basic coordinate system B-CS", Page 182 Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 Y coordinate of preset Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS Further information: "Basic coordinate system B-CS", Page 182 Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 404 Axis angle of the C axis for the preset C_OFFS Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Further information: "Machine coordinate system M-CS", Page 179 Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 405 Rows protected by a password can be unlocked by entering the selected password exclusively. Forgotten passwords cannot be reset. This locks the protected rows permanently. Protecting table rows without a password is recommended Note down your passwords HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 406: Activating Write Protection

    Select the LOCKED column in the desired row Enter L again Confirm your input The control enables the row for editing and removes the icon at the beginning of the row. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 407 The control opens the Presets tab in Tables operating mode. Restart the control Select the Presets tab in Tables operating mode The control uses the newly created table as a preset table. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 408 AFC-LOAD column in the tool table, the control generates the associated file for the relevant NC program without a teach-in cut. The file is created shortly before feedback control becomes effective. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 409 Feed rate at which the control will move the tool into and out of the material FENT Enter the value in percent of the programmed feed rate Not necessary in turning mode (option 50) Input: 0...999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 410 Value that the control will transfer to the PLC at the beginning of a machining step The machine manufacturer defines whether and which function will be performed by the control. Input: 0...999 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 411 AFC basic settings in the table AFC.tab Further information: "Basic AFC settings in AFC.tab", Page 408 Setting up and using AFC "Adaptive Feed Control (AFC, option 45)" Requirement Adaptive Feed Control (AFC, software option 45) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 412 <name>.H.AFC2.DEP file. <name> is the name of the NC program for which you have recorded the teach-in cut. During feedback control, the control updates the data and performs various evaluations. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 413 Note In the machine parameter dependentFiles (no. 122101), the machine manu- facturer defines whether the control will display the dependent files in the file manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 414 The control displays a selection menu. The control shows all existing tables for this NC program. Select a file, e.g. AFC.TAB The control opens the file in the Tables operating mode. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 415: Electronic Handwheel

    Electronic Handwheel...
  • Page 416 You need to deactivate the active handwheel in order to be able to select another handwheel. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 417 Axis keys; can be exchanged by the machine manufacturer depending on the axis configuration Permissive button The permissive button is on the rear side of the handwheel. Arrow keys for defining the handwheel resolution Handwheel activation key HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 418 Six bars = maximum charging condition. A bar moves from the left to the right during recharging. Only with HR 550FS wireless handwheel X+50.000: Position of the selected axis HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 419 MAN: Manual operating mode MDI: MDI application in Manual operating mode RUN: Program Run operating mode SGL: Single Block mode of Program Run operating mode MA: Switching the magazine pockets HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 420 In this case, you must turn the feed- rate potentiometer back to the previous value because the activated feed-rate potentiometer will only then be effective. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 421 Select the desired M function number by pressing the F1 or F2 key Press the NC Start key The control activates the miscellaneous function Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 422: Incremental Jog Positioning

    0 the control increases the counting increment by a factor of 10. By also pressing the CTRL key, you can increase the counting increment by a factor of 100 when pressing F1 or F2. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 423: Hr 550Fs Wireless Handwheel

    The HR 550FS wireless handwheel thus provides an important benefit, in particular for large machines. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 424 If you happen to get close to the limit of the transmission range, the HR 550FS will set off a vibrating alarm. If this occurs, you must reduce the distance to the handwheel holder. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 425 Related topics Electronic handwheel Further information: "Electronic Handwheel", Page 415 HR 550FS wireless handwheel Further information: "HR 550FS wireless handwheel", Page 423 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 426 Status area In the Status area, the control displays the current status of the handwheel, such as HANDWHEEL ONLINE and pending error messages concerning the connected handwheel. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 427: Selecting The Transmission Power

    Select the Set power button The control displays the three available power settings. Select the desired transmission power setting Select the END button The control saves the configuration. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 428: Setting The Radio Channel

    Reactivating the handwheel To reactivate the handwheel: Open the Configuration of wireless handwheel window Use the Start handwheel button to reactivate the wireless handwheel Select the END button HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 429: Touch Probes

    Touch Probes...
  • Page 430 In the Touch probes area, the control displays all of the defined workpiece and tool touch probes, as well as the transceiver units. All other areas provide detailed information about the selected entry. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 431 Switch on/off, then the signal will be retained even after a tool change. You need to use this connection setting to deactivate the radio connection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 432 In the machine parameter CfgHardware (no. 100102), the machine manufacturer defines whether the control will show or hide the touch probes in the Device configuration window. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 433 Embedded Workspace and Extended Workspace...
  • Page 434 Connection defined in the machine parameter CfgRemoteDesktop (no. 133500) In the optional machine parameter connections (no. 133501), the machine manufacturer enters the name of the RemoteFX connection. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 435 The control can also display this button in the operating mode and the workspace. With this button the control rescales the user interface of the Adjust resolu- Windows PC to the size of the workspace. tion HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 436 Opening windows from HEROS functions in addition to the control's user interface Further information: "HEROS menu", Page 498 Displaying and operating computers connected through Remote Desktop Managers (option 133) Further information: "Remote Desktop Manager window (option 133)", Page 478 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 437 Integrated Functional Safety (FS)

  • Page 438: Safety Functions

    Safely limited position. Monitors safe axes to keep them within the limit values of a defined area Safe Brake Control Dual-channel control of the motor holding brakes HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 439 (e.g., if a guard door is opened). Further information: "Axis display and position display", Page 94 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 440 In this application you can see whether individual safety functions are active and have been accepted by the control. Functional safety application HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 441 These are either values from the SLS settings or from the SPLC If values are greater than 999 999, the control displays MAX. Axis status menu item in the Settings application HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 442 SOM_x operating mode. You can select the safety-related operating mode with the keylock switch. In the safety-related operating mode SOM_1, the control stops the axes and spindles when the guard door is opened. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 443 (no. 403129). The machine manufacturer can e.g. allow switching-on of the spindle and thus enable scratching of the workpiece while the guard door is open. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 445: Settings Application

    Settings Application...
  • Page 446 Further information: "SELinux security software", Page 455 UserAdmin Currently no function Current User Currently no function Touchscreen configuration You can choose the touchscreen's sensitivity and whether touchpoints should be shown or hidden. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 447 OEM settings The group contains machine parameters that can be edited, depend- Machine parameters ing on your rights (e.g., MPs for setters). Further information: "Machine parameters", Page 492 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 448: Code Numbers

    If the display in inches is active, the control also displays the feed rate in inches/min. In an inch-based program, you must multiply the feed rate by 10. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 449: Channel Settings

    The lower limit must be smaller than the upper limit. The upper and lower limit may not both equal 0. Other conditions apply to traverse limits for modulo axes. Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 450 PLC-SW Number or name of the PLC software (managed by the machine manufacturer) The machine manufacturer can add further software numbers (e.g., that of a connected camera). HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 451 The general key has expired for this software version. If the software version of the control is increased (e.g., by an update), then the General key can be used again. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 452 In the Machine times menu item of the Settings application, the control shows the run times since initial setup. Related topics Date and time of the control Further information: "Adjust system time window", Page 453 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 453 NC conversational language of the control's user interface. The HEROS conversational language only changes after a restart of the control. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 454: Changing The Language

    The control opens the notification menu and displays a "Question type" error. Select CLOSE CONTROL The control restarts. Once the control has restarted, the NC conversational language and the HEROS conversational language are changed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 455: Selinux Security Software

    Configuration window is usually password-protected by the machine manu- facturer (refer to the relevant machine manual). Note HEIDENHAIN recommends using SELinux as additional protection against attacks from outside the network. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 456 Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing You can define any number of network drives, but only seven can be connected at a time. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 457 In the Status Log area, the control shows status information and error messages about connections. Use the Clear button to delete the contents of the Status Log area. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 458 Further information: "Examples of Mounting options", Page 459 The control displays a summary of the defined settings. Check You can check the settings and save them with Apply. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 459: Ethernet Interface

    Further information: "Firewall", Page 484 Network drives on the control Further information: "Network drives on the control", Page 456 External access Further information: "DNC menu item", Page 470 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 460: Connection Options

    Protect your data and the control by running the machines in a secure network. To avoid security gaps, prefer the current versions of the SMB and NFS protocols. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 461 Open the Network settings window via the Network menu item. The menu item can be found in the Network/Remote Access group of the Settings application. Network settings window HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 462 Valid up to Time until which the IP address is valid without being renewed The machine manufacturer can make settings for these devices. Refer to your machine manual. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 463: Interfaces Tab

    Reconnect the corresponding interface with Reconnect. The control exclusively supports the Ethernet connection type. Further information: "Network configuration with Advanced Network Configuration", Page 508 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 464 The HEROS operating system manages the Network settings window. If you change the HEROS conversational language, you must restart the control for the change to take effect. Further information: "Conversational language of the control", Page 453 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 465 Further information: "Firewall", Page 484 OPC UA client supports the Security Policy and the authentication method of the OPC UA NC Server: Security Mode: SignAndEncrypt Algorithm: Basic256Sha256 User Authentication: X509 certificates HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 466 Files that are missing cannot be restored. The removal or editing of system- relevant files, such as the tool table, can negatively affect the control functions. System-relevant files must be edited only by authorized specialists HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 467 Validity period of 20 years maximum Note OPC UA is a manufacturer/platform-independent, open communication standard. For this reason, an OPC UA client SDK is not included in the OPC UA NC Server. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 468 Assigning an OPC UA client to a software option 56 to 61 with the OPC UA NC Server - License Settings window Managing certificates with the PKI Admin menu HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 469 OPC UA client application, you can choose the certificate from a selection window. If you activate the Active check box for a certificate, the control uses a software option for the OPC UA client application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 470: Operation

    Host computer is active message in the info bar. You cannot use the Manual and Program Run operating modes. You cannot activate host computer operation while running an NC program. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 471 You add and manage printers through the Printer menu item in the Heros Printer Manager window. Related topics Using the FN 16: F-PRINT function for printing Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 472 Deletes the selected printer DELETE Selects a printer DOWN Displays the status information of the selected printer STATUS Prints a test page on the selected printer PRINT A TEST PAGE HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 473 Job name Font size Header Print options (black and white, color, duplex) Portrait or landscape for all printable files Orientation Available only to authorized specialists Expert options HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 474 Description of function The VNC menu item opens the VNC settings window. The menu item can be found in the Network/Remote Access group of the Settings application. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 475: Buttons And Icons

    This client is not permitted to connect. Enable TeleService and IPC Client via a TeleService connection DHCP Other computer that retrieves an IP address from this computer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 476 Other VNC clients are not permitted. Deny A dialog opens when another VNC client wants to connect. Inquire You must grant permission for this connection. Other VNC clients are permitted. Permitted HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 477 VNC protocol for all clients. Definition Abbreviation Definition VNC (virtual VNC is software with which another computer can be network comput- controlled over a network connection. ing) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 478 When the operating system is shut down, the control automatically terminates all connections. Please note that only the connection is terminated, whereas the external computer or the external system is not shut down automatically. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 479 With a VNC connection you can shut down the external computer through the Windows menu. The computer cannot be restarted through the connection. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 480: Connection Settings

    The host name IPC6641 must be assigned to the IPC in the Windows operating system for this setting. Password of the user Required Password Entries in the Available only to authorized specialists Optional Advanced options area HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 481 Additionally grant other VNC connections access to the VNC Required Permit further server connections (share) In display mode, the external computer cannot be operated. Required View only HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 482 Under Remote Assistance, enable Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer In the Remote Desktop area, enable Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer Press OK to confirm your settings HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 483 The control opens the Select file to import window. Select file Select Open The control creates the connection under the name that was defined originally in the Remote Desktop Manager. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 484 IP address. Further information: "DHCP server tab", Page 464 Firewall active with medium security level. Firewall active with high security level. All services except for SSH are blocked. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 485: Firewall Settings

    All services except for SSH are blocked. If this check box is selected, the control does not respond to a ping request. Inhibit ICMP echo answer HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 486 The control issues an error message if it cannot convert the host name to an IP address. Only with the Permit some method Only for network specialists Advanced options Reset the settings to the default values recommended by HEIDENHAIN Set standard values HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 487 If the control performs the portscan automatically, then only ports listed in the whitelists my be open. The control shows a message window if a port is not listed. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 488: Remote Servicing

    Further information: "Installing a session certificate", Page 489 In order to start the servicing session, you must enter the session key from the machine manufacturer. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 489: Backup And Restore

    TNC: drive. You can save the backup files to various types of memory media. Related topics File management, TNC: drive Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 490: Backing Up Data

    Enter the name of the backup file Select the storage path Select Forward The control generates the backup file. Confirm with OK The control concludes the backup process and restarts the NC software. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 491: Restoring Data

    The control displays status and diagnostic information of HEIDENHAIN components in the TNCdiag window. Description of function Only use this function after consultation with your machine manufacturer. For more information, please refer to the TNCdiag documentation. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 492: Machine Parameters

    If you open an application for machine parameters, the control displays the configuration editor. The configuration editor offers the following workspaces: List Table You can't close the List workspace. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 493 Further information: "Configuration window", Page 496 Navigation column The control provides the following options for navigation: Navigation path Favorites 21 most recent changes Structure of the machine parameters HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 494 The control displays the following information: Name of the objects Icon of the objects Value of the machine parameters HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 495: Icons And Buttons

    Only for the machine manufacturer Attribute infor- mation The control opens a window with all of the changes since the Save most recent saving. You can save or discard the changes. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 496: Configuration Window

    Sequential number of the change Previous value New value Date and time of change Descriptive text of machine parameter Information about the effect HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 497 HEROS Operating System...
  • Page 498 The HEROS menu contains the following functions: Area Function Header User name: Currently no function User-specific settings Lock display Switch user: Currently no function Restart Shut down Log out: Currently no function HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 499 Further information: "Network drives on the control", Page 456 UserAdmin: Currently no function Further information: "VNC menu item", Page 474 WindowManagerConfig: Settings for the Window Manager Further information: "Window Manager", Page 502 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 500 TNCguide: Open help files in CHM format TouchKeyboard: Open keyboard for touch operation Web Browser: Start the web browser Xarchiver: Extract or compress directories Searching Full-text search of individual functions HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 501 Widgets Calendar Status of the firewall Further information: "Firewall", Page 484 Network status Further information: "Ethernet interface", Page 459 Notifications Shut down or restart the operating system HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 502: Window Manager

    The TNC7 automatically uses the LSV2 transmission protocol for serial data transfer. All parameters of the LSV2 protocol are invariably fixed except for the baud rate in the machine parameter baudRateLsv2 (no. 106606). HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 503: Flow Control

    The BCC is a block check character. The BCC is optionally added to a transfer bccAvoidCtrlChar (no. 106708) block to simplify error detection. TRUE: The BCC does not correspond to any control character FALSE: Function not active Input: TRUE, FALSE HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 504 PC operating system: Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 PC RAM: 2 GB Free PC hard-disk space: 15 MB An available serial interface or connection to the control's network HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 505 (COM1 and COM2) and the network connections without user identification. You can download the current version of the TNCremo software from the HEIDENHAIN website. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 506: Data Backup

    Application The control provides several additional software programs for opening and editing standard file types: Related topics File types Further information: User's Manual for Programming and Testing HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 507 Select the HEIDENHAIN icon in the taskbar The control opens the HEROS menu. Select Tools Select the tool, e.g. Leafpad The control opens the tool in its own workspace. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 508 Further information: "Network settings window", Page 461 Description of function When you select the Advanced Network Configuration application in the HEROS menu, the control opens the Network connections window. Network connections window HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 509 In the Editing network connection window, the control shows the connection name of the network connection in the upper area. You can change the name. Editing network connection window HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 510: General Tab

    Here you can enable the selected network for all users. All users may connect to this network Currently no function Automatically connect to VPN Currently no function Metered connection HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 511: Ethernet Tab

    Only with selection Link negotiation Manual Selection by means of a selection window 802.1X Security tab Currently no function DCB tab Currently no function Proxy tab Currently no function HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 512 Only with Method Manual Currently no function DHCP client ID Currently no function Require IPv4 addressing for this connection to complete IPv6 Settings tab Currently no function HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 513 Overviews...

  • Page 514: Ethernet Interface Rj45 Socket

    The following list shows the machine parameters that you can edit with the code number 123. Related topics Editing machine parameters with the MPs for setters application Further information: "Machine parameters", Page 492 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 515 Type of position display in the status display decimalCharacter 100805 Definition of decimal separator for position display axisFeedDisplay 100806 Display of the feed rate in Manual Operation and El. Handwheel modes of operation HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 516 NC conversational language applyCfgLanguage 101305 Load the language of the NC control plcDialogLanguage 101302 PLC conversational language plcErrorLanguage 101303 PLC error message language helpLanguage 101304 Language for online help HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 517 125301 Behavior when deleting tools from the pocket table indexToolDelete 125302 Behavior when deleting a tool's index entries showResetColumnT 125303 Show the RESET T soft key HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 518 List of Remote Desktop connections to be displayed title 133502 Name of the OEM operating mode dialogRes 133502.00501 Name of a text text 133502.00502 Language-sensitive text icon 133503 Path/name for optional icon graphic file HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 519 Calculation of the probing feed rate spindleSpeedCalc 122711 Speed determination method maxPeriphSpeedMeas 122712 Maximum permissible surface speed of the tool edge for radius measurement maxSpeed 122714 Maximum permissible speed during tool measurement HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 520 Coordinates of the stylus center safetyDistToolAx 114317 Set-up clearance above the stylus for pre- positioning safetyDistStylus 114318 Safety zone around the stylus for pre- positioning ChannelSettings Active kinematics HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 521 Display the Check the depth sign error message apprDepCylWall 201004 Behavior when moving to wall of slot in the cylinder surface mStrobeOrient 201005 M function for spindle orientation in machin- ing cycles HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 522 Generate a backup file *.bak deleteBack 105402 Behavior of the cursor after deletion of lines cursorAround 105403 Behavior of the cursor on the first or last line HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 523 Timeout for creation of tool-usage files autoCheckPrg 129801 Create tool-usage file for NC program autoCheckPal 129802 Create pallet-usage files CfgUserPath Paths for the end user CfgUserPath 102200 Paths for the end user HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 524 Avoid control characters in the block check character (BCC) rtsLow 106709 Idle state of the RTS line noEotAfterEtx 106710 Behavior after reception of an ETX control character HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 525 TE 361 (FS) The keycaps with ID 679843-xx are suitable for use on the following keyboard units and machine operating panels: TE 360 (FS) HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 526 – – – – With tactile mark ID 1286909 ID 1286909 ID 679843 – – – – – – ID 1286911 ID 1286914 ID 1286915 ID 1286917 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 527 Keycaps for operating modes ID 1286909 ID 679843 – – – – – – – Keycaps for NC dialog ID 1286909 ID 1286909 ID 1286909 ID 679843 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 528 ID 679843 – ID 1286914 Keycaps for navigation ID 1286909 – ID 1344337 – – – – – – – With tactile mark ID 1286909 ID 679843 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 529 ID 679843 Green ID 1286909 ID 679843 – – – – – – – – ID 1286909 – – – – – – ID 679843 – – – HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 530 ID 679843 Other keycaps Orange Green ID 1286909 – – – – ID 679843 – – ID 679843 If you need keycaps with additional symbols, please contact HEIDENHAIN. HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 531 CAD Import........286 Error window......... 301 Shift..........243 Contour, saving......287 Ethernet interface....459, 514 Shift mW-CS......245 Position, saving......288 Configuration......508 Grinding tool table......382 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 532 M92 datum M92-ZP..... 138 License settings....... 469 Q parameters Machine Operating elements......70 Show.......... 120 Powering off......126 Operating mode Powering on......122 Program Run......334 Machine axes, moving....132 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 533 Tool radius 2 center CR2.... 144 Additional........101 Table rotary axis...... 199 Tool rotation point TRP....144 Axis..........94 Working plane coordinate Tool table........368 General......... 93 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...
  • Page 534 Workpiece coordinate system... 184 Workpiece datum......138 Workpiece preset....138, 193 Workspaces........66 Overview........67 WPL-CS........... 186 Write-protection, preset table..405 Write protection for preset table Activating........406 Removing........406 HEIDENHAIN | TNC7 | User's Manual for Setup and Program Run | 01/2022...

  • Page 535: Touch Probes From Heidenhain

    The Information Site for DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH HEIDENHAIN Controls Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Straße 5 83301 Traunreut, Germany  +49 8669 31-0  +49 8669 32-5061 Klartext App E-mail: info@heidenhain.de Klartext on your Technical support  +49 8669 32-1000 mobile device Measuring systems  +49 8669 31-3104 E-mail: service.ms-support@heidenhain.de...

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