HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-02) - Manual (Page 73)

Modes of Operation 2.3
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TNC 640 | User's Manual
HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013
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2.3 Modes of Operation
Manual Operation and El. Handwheel
The Manual Operation mode is required for setting up the machine
tool. In this mode of operation, you can position the machine axes
manually or by increments, set the datums, and tilt the working
plane.
The El. Handwheel mode of operation allows you to move the
machine axes manually with the HR electronic handwheel.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout (select as described
previously)
Window Soft key
Positions
Left: positions, right: status display
Positioning with Manual Data Input
This mode of operation is used for programming simple traversing
movements, such as for face milling or prepositioning.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Window Soft key
Program
Left: program blocks, right: status display
Programming
In this mode of operation you can write your part programs.
The FK free programming feature, the various cycles and the
Q parameter functions help you with programming and add
necessary information. If desired, you can have the programming
graphics show the programmed paths of traverse.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Window Soft key
Program
Left: program, right: program structure
Left: program, right: programming graphics