HEIDENHAIN ND 1200T - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 2 Operation
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Feature selection keys
The feature selection keys initiate TC200 functions that measure
and calculate setting gage and tool dimensions, store tool sequenc-
ing programs, and initiate other automated features.
Setting gage
Setting gages are used to establish a datum on the tool presetter.
Pressing this key brings up the Select Setting Gage screen. The
user can input new, edit existing, and delete unneeded setting
gages with softkey functions on this screen. All tool presetting
operations require at least one setting gage.
Tool
Allows the user to input nominal information for a tool. Pressing
this key brings up the New Tool screen. The user can input infor-
mation to store a new tool on this screen. New tools can be
saved by pressing the save softkey. Existing tools can be selected
by pressing the select softkey.
Tool Sequence
Allows the user to program a series of tool measurements re-
quired for a specific part. Pressing this key brings up the record-
ing screen. The TC200 will record all keypresses and user selec-
tions and store them for later use. Users can retrieve a tool se-
quence using this key as well.
Circle
Circles can be measured by targeting between 3 and 100 points
around the circumference. Generally, accuracy of the feature is
increased as more points are targeted and the targeted points are