HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 User Manual - Manual (Page 74)

4-9 TNC 360
4 Programming
TOOL
CALL
ENT
4.2 Tools
5 e.g.
Z e.g.
0 0
ENT
Calling tool data
The following data can be programmed in the TOOL CALL block:
• Tool number
• Spindle axis
• Spindle speed in rpm
To call the tool data:
TOOL NUMBER?
Enter the number of the tool as it was defined in a tool table or in a
“TOOL DEF” block, for example 5.
WORKING SPINDLE AXIS X/Y/Z?
Enter the spindle axis, for example Z.
SPINDLE SPEED S IN RPM?
Enter the desired spindle speed, such as S = 500 rpm.
Resulting NC block: TOOL CALL 5 Z S500
Tool pre-selection with tool tables
If you are using tool tables, you can indicate which tool you will next need
by entering a TOOL DEF block. Simply enter the tool number.
e.g.
5