HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-02) ISO programming - Manual (Page 59)

Setting up tools 1.5
1
TNC 640 | User's Manual for DIN/ISO Programming | 5/2013
59
1.5 Setting up tools
Selecting the correct operating mode
Tools are set up in the Manual Operation mode:
Press the Manual Operation operating mode key:
the TNC switches to that mode
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See "Modes of Operation",
page 71
Preparing and measuring tools
Clamp the required tools in their chucks
When measuring with an external tool presetter: Measure the
tools, note down the length and radius, or transfer them directly
to the machine through a transfer program
When measuring on the machine: Place the tools into the tool
changer page 61