Calling tool data – HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 User Manual User Manual

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4-9

TNC 360

4

Programming

TOOL
CALL

ENT

4.2

Tools

5

e.g.

Z

e.g.

0

0

ENT

Calling tool data

The following data can be programmed in the TOOL CALL block:

• Tool number
• Spindle axis
• Spindle speed in rpm

To call the tool data:

TOOL NUMBER?

Enter the number of the tool as it was defined in a tool table or in a
“TOOL DEF” block, for example 5.

WORKING SPINDLE AXIS X/Y/Z?

Enter the spindle axis, for example Z.

SPINDLE SPEED S IN RPM?

Enter the desired spindle speed, such as S = 500 rpm.

Resulting NC block: TOOL CALL 5 Z S500

Tool pre-selection with tool tables

If you are using tool tables, you can indicate which tool you will next need
by entering a TOOL DEF block. Simply enter the tool number.

e.g.

5

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