HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 - Manual (Page 208)

5 Graphic Simulation 196
5.1 Simulation Mode of Operation
Soft keys
Change to the DIN PLUS mode
Change to the TURN PLUS mode
Switch to the next slide
Activate the magnify function
Set single-block mode
Set basic block mode
Call next selection
The control parameter 1 (”settings”) defines whether the
display values will be in millimeters or inches. The setting in
”program head” has no influence on operation and display
in the simulation mode of operation.
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Functions of the simulation
The Simulation mode shows a graphic representation
of programmed contours, the paths of traverse and
cutting operations. The CNC PILOT shows the
working space, tools and chucking equipment true to
scale.
Check machining operations with the C or Y axis in the
supplementary windows (front/surface and side view
windows).
For complex NC programs with branches, variable
calculations, external events, etc., you simulate all
inputs and events to test all program branches.
During simulation, the CNC PILOT calculates the
machining and idle-machine times for every tool.
For lathes with several slides, the Synchronous
point analysis enables you to optimize your NC
program.
Up to four workpieces in the working space
The CNC PILOT supports the program text for lathes
with more than one slide in one working space. You
can simulate the simultaneous machining of up to
four workpieces.
The simulation mode is grouped into:
■ Contour simulation: Simulation of programmed
contours
■ Machining simulation: Inspection of the
machining process
■ Motion simulation: Simulation of real-time
machining with continuous contour regeneration
5.1 Simulation Mode of
Operation
Simulation screen
1 Info line: Submode of simulation, simulated NC
program
2 Simulation window: The machining is depicted in up
to three windows
3 Programmed NC block (NC source block) –
alternative display of variables
4 Displays: NC block number, position values, tool
information – alternative cutting values
5 Coordinate systems of the slides
6 Status of the simulation, status of the zero point
shift