HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-01) ISO programming - Manual (Page 82)

82 Programming: Fundamentals, File Management
3.2 Cr
eating and W
riting Pr
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Creating a new part program
You always enter a part program in the Programming and Editing
mode of operation. An example of program initiation:
Select the Programming and Editing operating mode
Call the file manager: Press the PGM MGT key
Select the directory in which you wish to store the new program:
Enter the new program name and confirm your entry
with the ENT key
Select the unit of measure: Press the MM or INCH
soft key. The TNC switches the screen layout and
initiates the dialog for defining the BLK FORM
(workpiece blank)
Enter spindle axis, e.g. Z
Enter in sequence the X, Y and Z coordinates of the
MIN point and confirm each of your entries with the
ENT key
Enter in sequence the X, Y and Z coordinates of the
MAX point and confirm each of your entries with the
ENT key
FILE NAME = ALT.I
WORKING PLANE IN GRAPHIC: XY
WORKPIECE BLANK DEF.: MINIMUM
WORKPIECE BLANK DEF.: MAXIMUM