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Positioning with mdi – HEIDENHAIN TNC 407 (280 580) ISO Programming User Manual

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Programming Tool Movements

5.7 Positioning with Manual Data Input: System File $MDI

In the positioning with MDI mode you can program the system file $MDI.I
(or $MDI.H) for immediate execution. $MDI is programmed like any other
part program.

Applications

• Pre-positioning
• Face milling

To program the system file $MDI:

POSITIONING WITH MANL. DATA INPUT

Select MDI operating mode.

Program $MDI as desired.

To execute the system file $MDI:

POSITIONING WITH MANL. DATA INPUT

Select POSITIONING MANUAL DATA INPUT operating mode.

Start program run.

The system file $MDI must not contain a program call block (% block or cycle call).

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