HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 - Manual (Page 75)

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3.4 Setup Functions
Setting the tool changing point
With G14, the slide moves to the tool change point. Always program
the tool change point as far from the workpiece as possible to allow
the turret to rotate to any position.
The tool change point is a setup parameter.
Setting the tool changing point
For more than one slide: Define the desired slide
Select Setting up > Tool change point
The “tool change point” dialog box indicates the valid position.
Enter the position of the tool change point.
Teach in the tool change position
Move the slide to the “tool change point.”
Take over the tool change point, or
Move the axis to the tool change point (or X or Y axis).
Take over the position of the axis
The tool change point is entered and displayed as distance
between machine zero point and tool carrier zero point.
Since these values are not displayed, it is advisable to
move to the tool change point and “teach-in” the position.