HEIDENHAIN TNC 406 - Manual (Page 23)

2 1 Introduction
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.1 The TNC 406, the TNC 416
1.1 The TNC 406, the TNC 416
Controls
The TNC 406 and the TNC 416 are shop-floor programmable
contouring controls for EDM machines with up to five axes.
Visual display unit and keyboard
The 14-inch color monitor (TNC 406) and 15-inch color monitor
(TNC 416) display all information necessary for effective use of the
TNC’s capabilities.
Program entry is supported by soft keys on the monitor.
The keys on the operating panel are grouped according to function.
This makes it easier to create programs and use the TNC’s functions.
Programming
The user programs the TNC 406/TNC 416 right at the machine with
interactive conversational-type guidance.
Graphics
Workpiece machining can be graphically simulated. Various display
modes are available.
Compatibility
The TNC 406/TNC 416 can execute all programs whose commands
belong to the command set of the TNC 406/TNC 416.