HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 - Manual (Page 376)

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ining Simulation
5.3 Machining Simulation
Checking the workpiece machining
The machining simulation function allows you to:
„ Check the traverse paths of the tool
„ Check the number of cutting passes
„ Measure the machining time
„ Monitor protection zone and limit switches
„ Display and set variables
„ Save the machined contour
Controlling the contour simulation:
U Select “New”: The CNC PILOT simulates machining again (program
changes are taken into account).
U Select “Continue”: The CNC PILOT simulates the next NC block or
basic block.
U Select “Stop”: The simulation stops. Thus you can edit the settings
or use the contour follow-up function.
Influencing the traverse-path and tool-display functions:
U View of the paths of traverse: Line or (cutting)
track
U Tool depiction: Point of light or tool
Return to main menu:
U ESC key
Additional functions:
„ Menu item “Set up > Warnings”: see “Errors and warnings” on
page 372
„ Menu item “Set up > Times”: Changes to machining time display
(see “Time Calculation, Synchronous Point Analysis” on page 387)
„ “Debug” menu item: If you use variables for workpiece description,
check them with the debug functions: see “Simulation with starting
block” on page 383
You can change the speed of the machining simulation
with control parameter 27.