HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-02) - Manual (Page 207)

Path contours - Cartesian coordinates 6.4
6
TNC 640 | User's Manual
HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013
207
Straight line L
The TNC moves the tool in a straight line from its current position
to the straight-line end point. The starting point is the end point of
the preceding block.
Coordinates of the end point of the straight line, if
necessary
Radius compensation RL/RR/R0
Feed rate F
Miscellaneous function M
Example NC blocks
7 L X+10 Y+40 RL F200 M3
8 L IX+20 IY-15
9 L X+60 IY-10
Capture actual position
You can also generate a straight-line block (
L block) by using the
ACTUAL-POSITION-CAPTURE key:
In the Manual Operation mode, move the tool to the position
you want to capture
Switch the screen display to Programming and Editing
Select the program block after which you want to insert the L
block
Press the ACTUAL-POSITION-CAPTURE key: The
TNC generates an L block with the actual position
coordinates.