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Pocket table for tool changer, 2 t ool d a ta – HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-01) User Manual

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Pocket table for tool changer

For automatic tool changing you need the pocket table TOOL_P.TCH.
The TNC can manage several pocket tables with any file names. To
activate a specific pocket table for program run, you must select it in
the file management of a Program Run mode of operation (status M).

Editing a pocket table in a Program Run operating mode

U

Select the tool table: Press the TOOL TABLE soft key

U

Select the pocket table: Press the POCKET TABLE

soft key

U

Set the EDIT soft key to ON. On your machine this

might not be necessary or even possible. Refer to
your machine manual

The machine tool builder adapts the features of the
pocket table to the requirements of your machine. The
machine tool manual provides further information.