HEIDENHAIN 530 (340 49x-07) Pilot User Manual
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Starting contour programming from a form
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Select the smarT.NC operating mode
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Select any machining step for which contour programs are
required (Unit 122, Unit 125)
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Select the input field in which the name of the contour
program is to be defined (
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To create a new file: Enter the file name (without file type),
and confirm with the NEW soft key
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Specify the units of measurement for the new contour
program with the MM or INCH button in the pop-up
window: smarT.NC opens a contour program with the units
of measurement you selected, opens contour
programming, and automatically uses the workpiece blank
definition specified in the unit program (definition of the
drawing surface).
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To select an existing HC file: Press the SELECT HC soft
key. smarT.NC opens a pop-up window with available
contour programs. Select one of the displayed contour
programs, and open it with the ENT key or OK button.
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To edit an existing HC file: Press the EDIT soft key.
smarT.NC starts contour programming
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To select an HC file with the DXF converter: Press the
SHOW DXF soft key. smarT.NC opens a pop-up window
with available DXF files. Select one of the displayed DXF
files and confirm your selection with the ENT key or the OK
button. The TNC starts the DXF converter, with which you
select the desired contour and can save the contour name
directly in the form (see “Processing DXF Files (Software
Option)” on page 190).
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