5 setting up tools, Selecting the correct operating mode, Preparing and measuring tools – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) User Manual
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1.5 Setting up tools
Selecting the correct operating mode
Tools are set up in the Manual Operation mode:
Press the Manual Operation operating mode key: the
TNC switches to that mode
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See "Operating modes", page 82
Preparing and measuring tools
Clamp the required tools in their chucks
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
When measuring on the machine: store the tools in the tool changer
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:
Display the tool table
Edit the tool table: Set the EDITING soft key to ON
With the upward or downward arrow keys you can
select the tool number that you want to edit
With the rightward or leftward arrow keys you can
select the tool data that you want to edit
To exit the tool table, press the END key
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See "Operating modes", page 82
Working with the tool table: See "Entering tool data in the table",