HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 ISO Programming - Manual (Page 45)

TNC 360 2-8
2 Manual Operation and Setup
Fig. 2.6: Setting the datum in the working plane; plan view (upper
right)
2.3 Setting the Datum without a 3D Touch Probe
–R
2
1
–R
Y
X
2
1
X
Y
e.g.
X
ENT e.g.
5 +/
Setting the datum in the working plane
Move the zero tool until it touches the side of the workpiece.
Select the axis.
Enter the position of the tool center (here X = –5 mm) in the selected axis.
Be careful to enter the correct algebraic sign.
Repeat the process for all axes in the working plane.