HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 - Manual (Page 497)

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 497
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Calling a tool
The “Tool” menu item is only available after you have selected the
machining mode. The submenu items have the following meanings:
„ Manually via turret assignment: Select a tool positioned on the
turret.
„ Manually via tool type: Select a tool from the database and
position it on the turret.
„ From last machining process: The IWG selects the tool used for
the last machining operation.
„ Manually via tool type/ID number: Select a tool from the
database and position it on the turret.
„ Automatic: The IWG selects and positions the tool on the turret. –
Prerequisite: The machining range has been defined.
Cutting data
After selecting the tool, check/optimize the technology data.
Depending on the material to be machined, TURN PLUS determines
the cutting data using the tool data (cutting material) from the
technology database. Check/optimize the suggested values.
„ Cutting speed S
„ Main feed rate F
„ Auxiliary feed rate F
„ Maximum cutting depth P (adopted as cycle parameter)
„ Coolant
„ Yes: TURN PLUS generates M commands for switching the
coolant circuits ON/OFF.
„ No: TURN PLUS generates no M commands for switching the
coolant circuits ON/OFF.
„ “Define cooling circuit” button: Opens the “Cooling circuits” dialog
box. Define the coolant circuits used.