HEIDENHAIN TNC 407 (280 580) ISO Programming - Manual (Page 105)

TNC 426/TNC 425/TNC 415 B/TNC 407 4 - 8
4 Programming
4.2 Tools
Editing functions for tool tables
The following functions help you to create and edit tool tables:
Function Key /
Soft key
Move the highlight vertically
Move the highlight horizontally
Go to the beginning of the table
Go to the end of the table
Go to the next table page
Go to the previous table page
Go to the beginning of the next line
Look for the tool name in
the tool table
Display / Do not display the tool
pocket number in the first column
(TNC 426 only)
Entering tool data in tables
A tool table is a file containing the data for all tools. The maximum number
of tools per table (0 to 254) is set in machine parameter MP7260.
On machines with automatic tool changers, the tool data must be stored
in tool tables. You can edit these tool tables using special time-saving
editing functions.
Types of tool tables
Tool table TOOL.T is
• used for machining
• edited in a program run mode of operation
All other tool tables are
• used for test runs and archiving
• edited in the PROGRAMMING AND EDITING mode of operation
If you copy a tool table into TOOL.T for a program run, the old TOOL.T will be overwritten.