Comparing a tool list with an nc program – HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 User Manual

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Comparing a tool list with an NC program

The CNC PILOT compares the current tool list with the entries in the
NC program last translated in automatic mode. The entries in the
TURRET section are considered to be nominal tools.

The CNC PILOT shows the following tools marked:

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Actual tool not equal to nominal tool

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Actual tool not occupied, nominal tool occupied

Tool locations that are not assigned in the NC program cannot be
selected.

Comparing a tool list

Select Setting up > Tool list > Compare list

The CNC PILOT shows the current contents of the tool list and marks
deviations from the programmed tool list.

Select marked tool pocket

Press the INS key (or ENTER). The CNC PILOT opens
the “nominal-actual comparison” dialog box

Accept the ID number of the “nominal tool” in the
tool list

Look for the tool in the database

Insert the tool.

Danger of collision

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Tool pockets that are occupied but, according to the NC
program, are not needed, are not marked.

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The CNC PILOT accounts for a tool entered, even if it
does not correspond to the nominal assignment.

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