HEIDENHAIN TNC 406 - Manual (Page 78)

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4.4 Automatic Workpiece Change
with WP-Call
If your machine features an automatic handling system, you can
program an automatic workpiece change with the WP-CALL function.
WP-CALL resets an active rotation, and can be programmed to
subsequently execute a datum shift and activate the rotation again, if
desired. The values for datum shift and rotation are transferred by the
PLC.
Programming a workpiece change
8 Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation.
8 Press the WP-CALL soft key.
8 Workpiece name: Enter the name of the pallet
(for example, 1). You can enter up to 16 characters
(letters and numbers).
8 Number of tilts: Enter the number of tilts (maximum
input value: 9).
Example NC block
The function for automatic workpiece change is adapted to
the TNC by the machine tool builder. Refer to your
machine tool manual.
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