Define tcpm function, Mode of action of the programmed feed rate, 5 tcpm function (sof tw ar e o ption 2) – HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 (73498x-01) User Manual
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Define TCPM FUNCTION
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Press the Special Functions key.
U
Press the Programming Aids soft key.
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Select the TCPM FUNCTION function.
Mode of action of the programmed feed rate
The TNC provides two functions for defining the mode of action of the
programmed feed rate:
U
F TCP
determines that the programmed feed rate is
interpreted as the actual relative velocity between the
tool point (Tool Center Point) and the workpiece.
U
F CONT
determines that the programmed feed rate is
interpreted as the contouring feed rate of the axis
programmed in the respective NC block.
Example NC blocks:
...
13 FUNCTION TCPM F TCP ...
Feed rate refers to the tool point
14 FUNCTION TCPM F CONT ...
Feed rate is interpreted as the speed of the tool
along the contour
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