HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 User Manual - Manual (Page 20)

TNC 360 1-2
1 Introduction
1.1 The TNC 360
Control
The TNC 360 is a shop-floor programmable contouring control for milling
machines, boring machines and machining centers with up to four axes.
The spindle can be rotated to a given angular stop position (oriented
spindle stop).
Visual display unit and operating panel
The monochrome screen clearly displays all information necessary for
operating the TNC. In addition to the CRT monitor (BE 212), the TNC 360
can also be used with a flat luminescent screen (BF 110). The keys on the
operating panel are grouped according to their functions. This
simplifies programming and the application of the TNC functions.
Programming
The TNC 360 is programmed directly at the machine with the easy to
understand HEIDENHAIN plain language dialog format. Programming in
ISO or in DNC mode is also possible.
Graphics
The graphic simulation feature allows programs to be tested before actual
machining. Various types of graphic representation can be selected.
Compatibility
Any part program can be run on the TNC 360 as long as the commands in
the program are within the functional scope of the TNC 360.