HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-01) - Manual (Page 416)

416 Programming: Turning Operations
13.2 Basis F
unctions (Sof
tw
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e Option 50)
Entering the operation mode:
U Show the soft-key row with special functions
U Select the menu for TURNING PROGRAM FUNCTIONS
U Select BASIC FUNCTIONS
U Select FUNCTION MODE
U Select the function for Turning or Milling mode
NC syntax
In Turning mode, diameter values are displayed on the X
axis position display. The TNC then shows a diameter
symbol on the position display.
In Turning mode, the spindle potentiometer is effective on
the turning spindle (rotary table).
Switching modes is not possible if "Tilting the working
plane" or TCPM is active.
In Turning mode, no coordinate conversions are permitted
except for the datum shift cycle.
You can also use the smartSelect function for defining the
turning functions (see "Overview of Special Functions" on
page 344).
11 FUNCTION MODE TURN ; ACTIVATE TURNING MODE
12 FUNCTION MODE MILL ; ACTIVATE MILLING MODE