HEIDENHAIN TNC 310 (286 140) - Manual (Page 59)

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Entering tool data in tables
You can define and store up to 254 tools and their tool data in the
tool table (the maximum number of tools in the table can be set in
machine parameter 7260).
Tool table: Available input data
5.2 T
ool D
a
ta
Abbr. Input
T Number by which the tool is called in the program
L Value for tool length compensation L
R Compensation value for the tool radius R
Dialog
–
Tool length?
Tool radius?
Editing the tool table
The tool table has the name TOOL.T is automatically active in a
program run operating mode.
To open the tool table TOOL.T:
ú Select any machine operating mode.
ú To select the tool table, press the TOOL TABLE soft
key.
ú Set the EDIT soft key to ON.
ú Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation.
ú Calls the file manager.
ú Move the highlight to TOOL.T. Confirm with the
ENT key.
When you have opened the tool table, you can edit the tool data by
moving the cursor to the desired position in the table with the
arrow keys (see figure at center right). You can overwrite the stored
values, or enter new values at any position. The available editing
functions are illustrated in the table on the next page.
If you edit the tool table parallel to tool change the TNC
does not interrupt the program run. However, the
changed data does not become effective until the next
tool call.
To leave the tool table:
ú Finish editing the tool table: Press the END key.
ú Call the file manager and select a file of a different type, e.g. a
part program.