HEIDENHAIN SW 68894x-03 - Manual (Page 17)

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1.1 The CNC PILOT ..... 36
1.2 Configuration ..... 37
Slide position ..... 37
Tool carrier systems ..... 37
The C axis ..... 37
The Y axis ..... 38
Full-surface machining ..... 39
1.3 Features ..... 40
Configuration ..... 40
Modes of operation ..... 40
1.4 Data backup ..... 42
1.5 Explanation of terms ..... 43
1.6 CNC PILOT design ..... 44
1.7 Fundamentals ..... 45
Position encoders and reference marks ..... 45
Axis designations ..... 45
Coordinate system ..... 46
Absolute coordinates ..... 46
Incremental coordinates ..... 47
Polar coordinates ..... 47
Machine zero point ..... 47
Workpiece zero point ..... 48
Units of measure ..... 48
1.8 Tool dimensions ..... 49
Tool length ..... 49
Tool compensation ..... 49
Tool-tip radius compensation (TRC) ..... 50
Milling cutter radius compensation (MCRC) ..... 50
1 Introduction and fundamentals ..... 35