HEIDENHAIN SW 68894x-02 - Manual (Page 84)

84 Machine mode of operation
3.4 Set
ting up a t
ool list
Tools in different quadrants
Example: The principal tool carrier of your lathe is in front of the
workpiece (standard quadrant). An additional tool holder is behind
the workpiece.
When CNC PILOT is configured, it is defined for each tool holder
whether the X dimensions and the direction of rotation of circular arcs
are mirrored. In the above-mentioned example the additional tool
holder is assigned the attribute "mirrored."
If this method is used, all machining operations are programmed as
usual—regardless of which tool holder executes the operation. The
simulation also shows all machining operations in the standard
quadrant.
The tools are also described and dimensioned for the standard
quadrant—even if they are inserted in the additional tool holder.
Mirroring does not become effective until the machining of the
workpiece, i.e. when the additional tool holder is executing the
machining operation.