HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-04) ISO programming - Manual (Page 63)

Setting up tools 1.5
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The tool table TOOL.T
In the tool table TOOL.T (permanently saved under TNC:\TABLE\),
save the tool data such as length and radius, but also further tool-
specific information that the TNC needs to perform its functions.
To enter tool data in the tool table TOOL.T, proceed as follows:
Display the tool table
Edit the tool table: Set the EDITING soft key to ON
With the upward or downward arrow keys you can
select the tool number that you want to edit
With the rightward or leftward arrow keys you can
select the tool data that you want to edit
To exit the tool table, press the
END key
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: See "Modes of Operation",
page 73
Working with the tool table: See "Enter tool data into the table",
page 164