Document Outline

• TNC Model, Software and Features
  • Software options
  • Feature content level (upgrade functions)
  • Intended place of operation
  • Legal information:
  • Functions included in 340 49x-01 new since the predecessor versions 340 422-xx and 340 423-xx
  • New functions with 340 49x-02
  • New functions with 340 49x-03
  • New functions with 340 49x-04
• Functions changed in 340 49x-01 since the predecessor versions 340 422-xx/340 423-xx
• Functions changed in 340 49x-02
  • Changed functions with 340 49x-03
• Changed functions with 340 49x-04
  • 1 Introduction ..... 45
  • 2 Manual Operation and Setup ..... 65
  • 3 Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI) ..... 101
  • 4 Programming: Fundamentals of NC, File Management, Programming Aids, Pallet Management ..... 107
  • 5 Programming: Tools ..... 191
  • 6 Programming: Programming Contours ..... 221
  • 7 Programming: Miscellaneous Functions ..... 263
  • 8 Programming: Cycles ..... 297
  • 9 Programming: Special Functions ..... 481
  • 10 Programming: Subprograms and Program Section Repeats ..... 509
  • 11 Programming: Q-Parameters ..... 525
  • 12 Test Run and Program Run ..... 571
  • 13 MOD Functions ..... 619
  • 14 Tables and Overviews ..... 653
  • 15 iTNC 530 with Windows XP (Option) ..... 681
• Introduction
  • 1.1 The iTNC 530
    • Programming: HEIDENHAIN conversational, smarT.NC and DIN/ISO formats
    • Compatibility
  • 1.2 Visual Display Unit and Keyboard
    • Visual display unit
    • Screen layout
    • Keyboard
  • 1.3 Modes of Operation
    • Manual Operation and Electronic Handwheel
    • Positioning with Manual Data Input
    • Programming and Editing
    • Test Run
    • Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block
  • 1.4 Status Displays
    • “General” status display
    • Additional status displays
  • 1.5 Window Manager
  • 1.6 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D Touch Probes and Electronic Handwheels
    • 3-D touch probes
    • HR electronic handwheels
• Manual Operation and Setup
  • 2.1 Switch-On, Switch-Off
    • Switch-on
    • Switch-off
  • 2.2 Moving the Machine Axes
    • Note
    • To traverse with the machine axis direction buttons:
    • Incremental jog positioning
    • Traversing with the HR 410 electronic handwheel
    • HR 420 electronic handwheel
  • 2.3 Spindle Speed S, Feed Rate F and Miscellaneous Functions M
    • Function
    • Entering values
    • Changing the spindle speed and feed rate
  • 2.4 Datum Setting (Without a 3-D Touch Probe)
    • Note
    • Preparation
    • Datum setting with axis keys
    • Datum management with the preset table
  • 2.5 Tilting the Working Plane (Software Option 1)
    • Application, function
    • Traversing the reference points in tilted axes
    • Setting the datum in a tilted coordinate system
    • Datum setting on machines with rotary tables
    • Datum setting on machines with spindle-head changing systems
    • Position display in a tilted system
    • Limitations on working with the tilting function
    • Activating manual tilting
    • Setting the current tool-axis direction as the active machining direction (FCL 2 function)
  • 2.6 Dynamic Collision Monitoring (Software Option)
    • Function
    • Collision monitoring in the manual operating modes
    • Collision monitoring in Automatic operation
• Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI)
  • 3.1 Programming and Executing Simple Machining Operations
    • Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI)
    • Protecting and erasing programs in $MDI
• Programming: Fundamentals of NC, File Management, Programming Aids, Pallet Management
  • 4.1 Fundamentals
    • Position encoders and reference marks
    • Reference system
    • Reference system on milling machines
    • Polar coordinates
    • Absolute and incremental workpiece positions
    • Setting the datum
  • 4.2 File Management: Fundamentals
    • Files
    • Data backup
  • 4.3 Working with the File Manager
    • Directories
    • Paths
    • Overview: Functions of the file manager
    • Calling the file manager
    • Selecting drives, directories and files
    • Creating a new directory (only possible on the drive TNC:\)
    • Creating a new file (only possible on the drive TNC:\)
    • Copying a single file
    • Copying files into another directory
    • Copying a table
    • Copying a directory
    • Choosing one of the last files selected
    • Deleting a file
    • Deleting a directory
    • Marking files
    • Renaming a file
    • Additional functions
    • Working with shortcuts
    • Data transfer to or from an external data medium
    • The TNC in a network
    • USB devices on the TNC (FCL 2 function)
  • 4.4 Creating and Writing Programs
    • Organization of an NC program in DIN/ISO format
    • Define blank form: G30/G31
    • Creating a new part program
    • Programming tool movements
    • Actual position capture
    • Editing a program
    • The TNC search function
  • 4.5 Interactive Programming Graphics
    • Generating / Not generating graphics during programming:
    • Generating a graphic for an existing program
    • Block number display ON/OFF
    • Erasing the graphic
    • Magnifying or reducing a detail
  • 4.6 3-D Line Graphics (FCL2-Function)
    • Function
    • Functions of the 3-D line graphics
    • Highlighting NC blocks in the graphics
    • Block number display ON/OFF
    • Erasing the graphic
  • 4.7 Structuring Programs
    • Definition and applications
    • Displaying the program structure window / Changing the active window
    • Inserting a structuring block in the (left) program window
    • Selecting blocks in the program structure window
  • 4.8 Adding Comments
    • Application
    • Entering comments during programming
    • Inserting comments after program entry
    • Entering a comment in a separate block
    • Functions for editing of the comment
  • 4.9 Creating Text Files
    • Application
    • Opening and exiting text files
    • Editing texts
    • Deleting and inserting characters, words and lines
    • Editing text blocks
    • Finding text sections
  • 4.10 Integrated Pocket Calculator
    • Operation
  • 4.11 Immediate Help for NC Error Messages
    • Displaying error messages
    • Display HELP
  • 4.12 List of All Current Error Messages
    • Function
    • Show error list
    • Window contents
    • Calling the TNCguide help system
    • Generating service files
  • 4.13 The Context-Sensitive Help System TNCguide (FCL3 Function)
    • Application
    • Working with the TNCguide
    • Downloading current help files
  • 4.14 Pallet Management
    • Function
    • Selecting a pallet table
    • Leaving the pallet file
    • Executing the pallet file
  • 4.15 Pallet Operation with Tool- Oriented Machining
    • Function
    • Selecting a pallet file
    • Setting up the pallet file with the entry form
    • Sequence of tool-oriented machining
    • Leaving the pallet file
    • Executing the pallet file
• Programming: Tools
  • 5.1 Entering Tool-Related Data
    • Feed rate F
    • Spindle speed S
  • 5.2 Tool Data
    • Requirements for tool compensation
    • Tool numbers and tool names
    • Tool length L
    • Tool radius R
    • Delta values for lengths and radii
    • Entering tool data into the program
    • Entering tool data in the table
    • Using an external PC to overwrite individual tool data
    • Pocket table for tool changer
    • Calling tool data
    • Tool change
  • 5.3 Tool Compensation
    • Introduction
    • Tool length compensation
    • Tool radius compensation
  • 5.4 Peripheral Milling: 3-D Radius Compensation with Workpiece Orientation
    • Application
  • 5.5 Working with Cutting Data Tables
    • Note
    • Applications
    • Table for workpiece materials
    • Table for tool cutting materials
    • Table for cutting data
    • Data required for the tool table
    • Working with automatic speed / feed rate calculation
    • Changing the table structure
    • Switching between table and form view
    • Data transfer from cutting data tables
    • Configuration file TNC.SYS
• Programming: Programming Contours
  • 6.1 Tool Movements
    • Path functions
    • Miscellaneous functions M
    • Subprograms and program section repeats
    • Programming with Q parameters
  • 6.2 Fundamentals of Path Functions
    • Programming tool movements for workpiece machining
  • 6.3 Contour Approach and Departure
    • Starting point and end point
    • Tangential approach and departure
  • 6.4 Path Contours-Cartesian Coordinates
    • Overview of path functions
    • Straight line at rapid traverse G00 Straight line with feed rate G01 F. .
    • Inserting a chamfer between two straight lines
    • Rounding corners G25
    • Circle center I, J
    • Circular path G02/G03/G05 around circle center I, J
    • Circular path G02/G03/G05 with defined radius
    • Circular path G06 with tangential approach
  • 6.5 Path Contours-Polar Coordinates
    • Overview of path functions with polar coordinates
    • Zero point for polar coordinates: pole I, J
    • Straight line at rapid traverse G10 Straight line with feed rate G11 F. . .
    • Circular path G12/G13/G15 around pole I, J
    • Circular arc G16 with tangential connection
    • Helical interpolation
  • 6.6 Processing DXF Files (Software Option)
    • Function
    • Opening a DXF file
    • Basic settings
    • Layer settings
    • Specifying the reference point
    • Selecting and saving a contour
    • Selecting and storing machining positions
    • Zoom function
• Programming: Miscellaneous Functions
  • 7.1 Entering Miscellaneous Functions M and G38
    • Fundamentals
  • 7.2 Miscellaneous Functions for Program Run Control, Spindle and Coolant
    • Overview
  • 7.3 Miscellaneous Functions for Coordinate Data
    • Programming machine-referenced coordinates: M91/M92
    • Activating the most recently entered datum: M104
    • Moving to positions in a non-tilted coordinate system with a tilted working plane: M130
  • 7.4 Miscellaneous Functions for Contouring Behavior
    • Smoothing corners: M90
    • Insert rounding arc between straight lines: M112
    • Do not include points when executing non- compensated line blocks: M124
    • Machining small contour steps: M97
    • Machining open contours: M98
    • Feed rate factor for plunging movements: M103
    • Feed rate in millimeters per spindle revolution: M136
    • Feed rate for circular arcs: M109/M110/M111
    • Calculating the radius-compensated path in advance (LOOK AHEAD): M120
    • Superimposing handwheel positioning during program run: M118
    • Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction: M140
    • Suppressing touch probe monitoring: M141
    • Delete modal program information: M142
    • Delete basic rotation: M143
    • Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148
    • Suppress limit switch message: M150
  • 7.5 Miscellaneous Functions for Rotary Axes
    • Feed rate in mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (software option 1)
    • Shorter-path traverse of rotary axes: M126
    • Reducing display of a rotary axis to a value less than 360˚: M94
    • Automatic compensation of machine geometry when working with tilted axes: M114 (software option 2)
    • Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with tilted axes (TCPM): M128 (software option 2)
    • Exact stop at corners with nontangential transitions: M134
    • Selecting tilting axes: M138
    • Compensating the machine’s kinematics configuration for ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at end of block: M144 (software option 2)
  • 7.6 Miscellaneous Functions for Laser Cutting Machines
    • Principle
    • Output the programmed voltage directly: M200
    • Output voltage as a function of distance: M201
    • Output voltage as a function of speed: M202
    • Output voltage as a function of time (time-dependent ramp): M203
    • Output voltage as a function of time (time-dependent pulse): M204
• Programming: Cycles
  • 8.1 Working with Cycles
    • Machine-specific cycles
    • Defining a cycle using soft keys
    • Calling a cycle
    • Calling a cycle with G79 (CYCL CALL)
    • Calling a cycle with G79 PAT (CYCL CALL PAT)
    • Calling a cycle with G79:G01 (CYCL CALL POS)
    • Calling a cycle with M99/89
    • Working with the secondary axes U/V/W
  • 8.2 Point Tables
    • Application
    • Creating a point table
    • Hiding single points from the machining process
    • Selecting a point table in the program
    • Calling a cycle in connection with point tables
  • 8.3 Cycles for Drilling, Tapping and Thread Milling
    • Overview
    • CENTERING (Cycle 240)
    • ROTATION (Cycle G200)
    • ROTATION (Cycle G201)
    • BORING (Cycle G202)
    • UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle G203)
    • BACK BORING (Cycle G204)
    • UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle G205)
    • BORE MILLING (Cycle G208)
    • TAPPING NEW with floating tap holder (Cycle G206)
    • RIGID TAPPING NEW (Cycle G207)
    • TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING (Cycle G209)
    • Fundamentals of thread milling
    • THREAD MILLING (Cycle G262)
    • THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING (Cycle G263)
    • THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle G264)
    • HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle G265)
    • OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING (Cycle G267)
  • 8.4 Cycles for Milling Pockets, Studs and Slots
    • Overview
    • RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle G251)
    • CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle G252)
    • SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253)
    • CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254)
    • RECTANGULAR STUD (Cycle 256)
    • CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257)
  • 8.5 Cycles for Machining Point Patterns
    • Overview
    • CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle G220)
    • LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle G221)
  • 8.6 SL cycles
    • Fundamentals
    • Overview of SL cycles
    • ROTATION (Cycle G37)
    • Overlapping contours
    • CONTOUR DATA (Cycle G120)
    • PILOT DRILLING (Cycle G121)
    • ROTATION (Cycle G122)
    • FLOOR FINISHING (Cycle G123)
    • SIDE FINISHING (Cycle G124)
    • CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle G125)
    • CONTOUR TRAIN DATA (Cycle 270)
    • CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle G127, software option 1)
    • CYLINDER SURFACE slot milling (Cycle G128, software option 1)
    • CYLINDER SURFACE ridge milling (Cycle G129, software option 1)
    • CYLINDER SURFACE outside contour milling (Cycle G139, software option 1)
  • 8.7 SL Cycles with Contour Formula
    • Fundamentals
    • Selecting a program with contour definitions
    • Defining contour descriptions
    • Entering a contour formula
    • Overlapping contours
    • Contour machining with SL Cycles
  • 8.8 Cycles for Multipass Milling
    • Overview
    • RUN 3-D DATA (Cycle G60)
    • MULTIPASS MILLING (Cycle G230)
    • RULED SURFACE (Cycle G231)
    • FACE MILLING (Cycle 232)
  • 8.9 Coordinate Transformation Cycles
    • Overview
    • Effect of coordinate transformations
    • DATUM SHIFT (Cycle G54)
    • DATUM SHIFT with datum tables (Cycle G53)
    • DATUM SETTING (Cycle G247)
    • ROTATION (Cycle G28)
    • ROTATION (Cycle G73)
    • SCALING FACTOR (Cycle G72)
    • WORKING PLANE (Cycle G80, software option1)
  • 8.10 Special Cycles
    • DWELL TIME (Cycle G04)
    • PROGRAM CALL (Cycle G39)
    • ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP (Cycle G36)
    • ROTATION (Cycle G62)
• Programming: Special Functions
  • 9.1 Overview of Special Functions
    • Main menu for SPEC FCT special functions
    • Program defaults menu
    • Functions for contour and point machining menu
    • Define different DIN/ISO functions menu
    • Programming aids menu (only conversational)
  • 9.2 The PLANE Function: Tilting the Working Plane (Software Option 1)
    • Introduction
    • Define the PLANE function
    • Position display
    • Reset the PLANE function
  • 9.3 Defining the Machining Plane with Space Angles: PLANE SPATIAL
    • Function
    • Input parameters
  • 9.4 Defining the Machining Plane with Projection Angles: PROJECTED PLANE
    • Application
    • Input parameters
  • 9.5 Defining the Machining Plane with Euler Angles: PLANE EULER
    • Application
    • Input parameters
  • 9.6 Defining the Machining Plane with Two Vectors: VECTOR PLANE
    • Application
    • Input parameters
  • 9.7 Defining the Machining Plane via Three Points: POINTS PLANE
    • Application
    • Input parameters
  • 9.8 Defining the Machining Plane with a Single, Incremental Space Angle: PLANE RELATIVE
    • Application
    • Input parameters
  • 9.9 Tilting the working plane through axis angle: PLANE AXIAL (FCL 3 function)
    • Application
    • Input parameters
  • 9.10 Specifying the positioning behavior of the PLANE function
    • Overview
    • Automatic positioning: MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)
    • Selection of alternate tilting possibilities: SEQ +/- (entry optional)
    • Selecting the type of transformation (entry optional)
  • 9.11 Inclined-Tool Machining in the Tilted Plane
    • Function
    • Inclined-tool machining via incremental traverse of a rotary axis
• Programming: Subprograms and Program Section Repeats
  • 10.1 Labeling Subprograms and Program Section Repeats
    • Label
  • 10.2 Subprograms
    • Operating sequence
    • Programming notes
    • Programming a subprogram
    • Calling a subprogram
  • 10.3 Program Section Repeats
    • Label G98
    • Operating sequence
    • Programming notes
    • Programming a program section repeat
    • Calling a program section repeat
  • 10.4 Separate Program as Subprogram
    • Operating sequence
    • Programming notes
    • Calling any program as a subprogram
  • 10.5 Nesting
    • Types of nesting
    • Nesting depth
    • Subprogram within a subprogram
    • Repeating program section repeats
    • Repeating a subprogram
  • 10.6 Programming Examples
• Programming: Q-Parameters
  • 11.1 Principle and Overview
    • Programming notes
    • Calling Q parameter functions
  • 11.2 Part Families-Q Parameters in Place of Numerical Values
    • Example NC blocks
    • Example
  • 11.3 Describing Contours through Mathematical Operations
    • Function
    • Overview
    • Programming fundamental operations
  • 11.4 Trigonometric Functions
    • Definitions
    • Programming trigonometric functions
  • 11.5 If-Then Decisions with Q Parameters
    • Application
    • Unconditional jumps
    • Programming If-Then decisions
    • Abbreviations used:
  • 11.6 Checking and Changing Q Parameters
    • Procedure
  • 11.7 Additional Functions
    • Overview
    • D14: ERROR: Output error messages
    • D15: PRINT: Output of texts or Q parameter values
    • D19: PLC: Transfer values to the PLC
  • 11.8 Entering Formulas Directly
    • Entering formulas
    • Rules for formulas
    • Programming example
  • 11.9 String Parameters
    • String processing functions
    • Assigning string parameters
    • Chain-linking string parameters
    • Converting a numerical value to a string parameter
    • Copying a substring from a string parameter
    • Copying system data to a string parameter
    • Converting a string parameter to a numerical value
    • Checking a string parameter
    • Finding the length of a string parameter
    • Comparing alphabetic priority
  • 11.10 Preassigned Q Parameters
    • Values from the PLC: Q100 to Q107
    • WMAT block: QS100
    • Active tool radius: Q108
    • Tool axis: Q109
    • Spindle status: Q110
    • Coolant on/off: Q111
    • Overlap factor: Q112
    • Unit of measurement for dimensions in the program: Q113
    • Tool length: Q114
    • Coordinates after probing during program run
    • Deviation between actual value and nominal value during automatic tool measurement with the TT 130
    • Tilting the working plane with mathematical angles: rotary axis coordinates calculated by the TNC
    • Results of measurements with touch probe cycles (also see the Touch Probe Cycles User’s Manual)
  • 11.11 Programming Examples
• Test Run and Program Run
  • 12.1 Graphics
    • Function
    • Overview of display modes
    • Plan view
    • Projection in 3 planes
    • 3-D view
    • Magnifying details
    • Repeating graphic simulation
    • Displaying the tool
    • Measuring the machining time
  • 12.2 Functions for Program Display
    • Overview
  • 12.3 Test Run
    • Application
  • 12.4 Program Run
    • Function
    • Run a part program
    • Interrupting machining
    • Moving the machine axes during an interruption
    • Resuming program run after an interruption
    • Mid-program startup (block scan)
    • Returning to the contour
    • Tool usage test
  • 12.5 Automatic Program Start
    • Application
  • 12.6 Optional Block Skip
    • Application
    • Erasing the “/” character
  • 12.7 Optional Program-Run Interruption
    • Application
  • 12.8 Global Program Settings (Software Option)
    • Application
    • Activating/deactivating a function
    • Swapping axes
    • Basic rotation
    • Additional, additive datum shift
    • Superimposed mirroring
    • Superimposed rotation
    • Axis locking
    • Feed rate factor
    • Handwheel superimposition
  • 12.9 Adaptive Feed Control Software Option (AFC)
    • Application
    • Defining the AFC basic settings
    • Recording a teach-in cut
    • Activating/deactivating AFC
    • Log file
• MOD Functions
  • 13.1 Selecting MOD Functions
    • Selecting the MOD functions
    • Changing the settings
    • Exiting the MOD functions
    • Overview of MOD functions
  • 13.2 Software Numbers
    • Application
  • 13.3 Entering Code Numbers
    • Application
  • 13.4 Loading Service Packs
    • Application
  • 13.5 Setting the Data Interfaces
    • Application
    • Setting the RS-232 interface
    • Setting the RS-422 interface
    • Setting the OPERATING MODE of the external device
    • Setting the baud rate
    • Assign
    • Software for data transfer
  • 13.6 Ethernet Interface
    • Introduction
    • Connection possibilities
    • Connecting the iTNC directly with a Windows PC
    • Configuring the TNC
  • 13.7 Configuring PGM MGT
    • Application
    • Changing the PGM MGT setting
    • Dependent files
  • 13.8 Machine-Specific User Parameters
    • Application
  • 13.9 Showing the Workpiece in the Working Space
    • Application
    • Rotate the entire image
  • 13.10 Position Display Types
    • Application
  • 13.11 Unit of Measurement
    • Application
  • 13.12 Selecting the Programming Language for $MDI
    • Application
  • 13.13 Selecting the Axes for Generating L Blocks
    • Application
  • 13.14 Entering the Axis Traverse Limits, Datum Display
    • Application
    • Working without additional traverse limits
    • Find and enter the maximum traverse
    • Datum display
  • 13.15 Displaying HELP Files
    • Application
    • Selecting HELP files
  • 13.16 Displaying Operating Times
    • Application
  • 13.17 Setting the System Time
    • Application
    • Selecting appropriate settings
  • 13.18 TeleService
    • Application
    • Calling/exiting TeleService
  • 13.19 External Access
    • Application
• Tables and Overviews
  • 14.1 General User Parameters
    • Input possibilities for machine parameters
    • Selecting general user parameters
  • 14.2 Pin Layout and Connecting Cable for the Data Interfaces
    • RS-232-C/V.24 interface for HEIDEHAIN devices
    • Non-HEIDENHAIN devices
    • RS-422/V.11 interface
    • Ethernet interface RJ45 socket
  • 14.3 Technical Information
  • 14.4 Exchanging the Buffer Battery
• iTNC 530 with Windows XP (Option)
  • 15.1 Introduction
    • End User License Agreement (EULA) for Windows XP
    • General information
    • Specifications
  • 15.2 Starting an iTNC 530 Application
    • Logging on to Windows
    • Logging on as a TNC user
    • Logging on as a local administrator
  • 15.3 Switching Off the iTNC 530
    • Fundamentals
    • Logging a user off
    • Exiting the iTNC application
    • Shutting down Windows
  • 15.4 Network Settings
    • Prerequisite
    • Adjusting the network settings
    • Controlling access
  • 15.5 Specifics About File Management
    • The iTNC drive
    • Data transfer to the iTNC 530
  • Table of Miscellaneous Functions
  • DIN/ISO Function Overview of the iTNC 530