Define a workpiece blank, 3 pr ogr amming the first p a rt – HEIDENHAIN 530 (340 49x-07) User Manual
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First Steps with the iTNC 530
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Define a workpiece blank
Immediately after you have created a new program, the TNC starts the
dialog for entering the workpiece blank definition. Always define the
workpiece blank as a cuboid by entering the MIN and MAX points,
each with reference to the selected reference point.
After you have created a new program, the TNC automatically initiates
the workpiece blank definition and asks for the required data:
U
Spindle axis Z?
: Enter the active spindle axis. Z is saved as default
setting. Accept with the ENT key
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Def BLK FORM: Min-corner?
: Smallest X coordinate of the workpiece
blank with respect to the reference point, e.g. 0. Confirm with the
ENT key
U
Def BLK FORM: Min-corner?
: Smallest Y coordinate of the workpiece
blank with respect to the reference point, e.g. 0. Confirm with the
ENT key
U
Def BLK FORM: Min-corner?
: Smallest Z coordinate of the workpiece
blank with respect to the reference point, e.g. -40. Confirm with the
ENT key
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Def BLK FORM: Max-corner?
: Largest X coordinate of the workpiece
blank with respect to the reference point, e.g. 100. Confirm with the
ENT key
U
Def BLK FORM: Max-corner?
: Largest Y coordinate of the workpiece
blank with respect to the reference point, e.g. 100. Confirm with the
ENT key
U
Def BLK FORM: Max-corner?
: Largest Z coordinate of the workpiece
blank with respect to the reference point, e.g. 0. Confirm with the
ENT key
Example NC blocks
Further information on this topic
Defining the workpiece blank: (see page 110)
Y
X
Z
MAX
MIN
-40
100
100
0
0
0 BEGIN PGM NEW MM
1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 END PGM NEW MM