5 tool setup, Selecting the correct operating mode, Prepare and measure tools – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (606 42x-02) ISO programming User Manual
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1.5 Tool Setup
Selecting the correct operating mode
Tools are set up in the Manual Operation mode:
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Press the operating modes key: The TNC goes into
the Manual Operation mode
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See “Operating Modes” on page 72
Prepare and measure tools
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Clamp the required tools in their chucks
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When measuring with an external tool presetter: Measure the tools,
note down the length and radius, or transfer them directly to the
machine through a transfer program
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When measuring on the machine: Place the tools into the tool
changer (see page 61)
The tool table TOOL.T
In the tool table TOOL.T (permanently saved under TNC:\), save the
tool data such as length and radius, but also further tool-specific
information that the TNC needs to conduct its functions.
To enter tool data in the tool table TOOL.T, proceed as follows:
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Display the tool table
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Edit the tool table: Set the EDITING soft key to ON
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With the upward or downward arrow keys you can
select the tool number that you want to edit
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With the rightward or leftward arrow keys you can
select the tool data that you want to edit
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To leave the tool table, press the END key
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See “Operating Modes” on page 72
Working with the tool table: See “Entering tool data in the table” on
page 170