User’s Manual
HEIDENHAIN
Conversational Format
iTNC 530
NC Software 340490-08 340491-08 340492-08 340493-08 340494-08
English (en) 2/2013
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Split screen layout |
Toggle the display between machining and programming modes
Soft keys for selecting functions on screen
Switch the soft-key rows
Key Function
File names, comments
DIN/ISO programming
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Manual Operation |
Electronic Handwheel
smarT.NC
Positioning with Manual Data Input
Program Run, Single Block
Program Run, Full Sequence
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Programming and Editing |
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Test Run |
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Select or delete programs and files, external data transfer
Define program call, select datum and point tables
Select MOD functions
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Show calculator |
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Define touch probe cycles |
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Define and call cycles
Enter and call labels for subprogramming and program section repeats
Enter program stop in a program
Key Function
Define tool data in the program
Call tool data
Key Function
Approach/depart contour
FK free contour programming
Straight line
Circle center/pole for polar coordinates
Circle with center
Circle with radius
Circular arc with tangential connection
Chamfer/Corner rounding
Key Function
Show special functions
smarT.NC: Select next tab on form
smarT.NC: Select first input field in previous/next frame
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Polar coordinate input / Incremental |
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Q-parameter programming / |
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Q parameter status |
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Save actual position or values from |
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calculator |
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Skip dialog questions, delete words |
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Confirm entry and resume dialog |
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Conclude block and exit entry |
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Clear numerical entry or TNC error |
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Abort dialog, delete program section |
The symbols used in this manual are described below.
This symbol indicates that important information about the function described must be considered.
This symbol indicates that there is one or more of the following risks when using the described function:
Danger to workpiece
Danger to fixtures
Danger to tool
Danger to machine
Danger to operator
This symbol indicates that the described function must be adapted by the machine tool builder. The function described may therefore vary depending on the machine.
This symbol indicates that you can find detailed information about a function in another manual.
We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your requests to the following e-mail address: tnc-userdoc@heidenhain.de.
About this manual
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TNC model, software and features
This manual describes functions and features provided by TNCs as of the following NC software numbers.
TNC model |
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iTNC 530 |
340490-08 |
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iTNC 530 E |
340491-08 |
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iTNC 530 |
340492-08 |
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iTNC 530 E |
340493-08 |
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iTNC 530 programming station |
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The suffix E indicates the export version of the TNC. The export versions of the TNC have the following limitations:
Simultaneous linear movement in up to 4 axes
The machine tool builder adapts the usable features of the TNC to his machine by setting machine parameters. Some of the functions described in this manual may therefore not be among the features provided by the TNC on your machine tool.
TNC functions that may not be available on your machine include:
Tool measurement with the TT
Please contact your machine tool builder to become familiar with the features of your machine.
Many machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN, offer programming courses for the TNCs. We recommend these courses as an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing information and ideas with other TNC users.
User's Manual for Cycle Programming:
All of the cycle functions (touch probe cycles and fixed cycles) are described in a separate manual. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this User’s Manual. ID: 670388-xx
smarT.NC user documentation:
The smarT.NC operating mode is described in a separate Pilot. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of this Pilot. ID: 533191-xx.
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The iTNC 530 features various software options that can be enabled by you or your machine tool builder. Each option is to be enabled separately and contains the following respective functions:
Software option 1
Cylinder surface interpolation (Cycles 27, 28, 29 and 39)
Feed rate in mm/min for rotary axes: M116
Tilting the machining plane (Cycle 19, PLANE function and 3-D ROT soft key in the Manual operating mode)
Circle in 3 axes with tilted working plane
Software option 2
5-axis interpolation
Spline interpolation
3-D machining:
M114: Automatic compensation of machine geometry when working with swivel axes
M128: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with tilted axes (TCPM)
FUNCTION TCPM: Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with tilted axes (TCPM) in selectable modes
M144: Compensating the machine’s kinematic configuration for ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at end of block
Additional parameters for finishing/roughing and tolerance for rotary axes in Cycle 32 (G62)
LN blocks (3-D compensation)
DCM Collision software option |
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Function that monitors areas defined by the |
Page 400 |
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DXF Converter software option |
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Extract contours and machining positions |
Page 272 |
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Additional Conversational Language |
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Function for enabling the conversational |
Page 690 |
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languages Slovenian, Slovak, Norwegian, |
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Latvian, Estonian, Korean, Turkish, Romanian, |
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Lithuanian. |
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TNC model, software and features
Global Program Settings software option |
Description |
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Function for superimposing coordinate |
Page 419 |
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transformations in the Program Run modes, |
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handwheel superimposed traverse in virtual |
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AFC software option |
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Function for adaptive feed-rate control for |
Page 434 |
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optimizing the machining conditions during |
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series production. |
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KinematicsOpt software option |
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Touch-probe cycles for inspecting and |
User’s Manual for |
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optimizing the machine accuracy |
Cycles |
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3D-ToolComp software option |
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3-D radius compensation depending on the |
Page 523 |
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tool’s contact angle for LN blocks |
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Extended Tool Management software |
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Tool management that can be changed by the |
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machine manufacturer using Python scripts. |
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Interpolation Turning software option |
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Interpolation turning of a shoulder with |
User’s Manual for |
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Cycle 290. |
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Along with software options, significant further improvements of the TNC software are managed via the Feature Content Level (FCL) upgrade functions. Functions subject to the FCL are not available simply by updating the software on your TNC.
All upgrade functions are available to you without surcharge when you receive a new machine.
Upgrade functions are identified in the manual with FCL n, where n indicates the sequential number of the feature content level.
You can purchase a code number in order to permanently enable the FCL functions. For more information, contact your machine tool builder or HEIDENHAIN.
FCL 4 functions |
Description |
Graphical depiction of the protected |
Page 404 |
space when DCM collision monitoring is |
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Handwheel superimposition in stopped |
Page 403 |
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monitoring is active |
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3-D basic rotation (set-up |
Machine Manual |
compensation) |
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FCL 3 functions |
Description |
Touch probe cycle for 3-D probing |
User’s Manual for |
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Touch probe cycles for automatic datum |
User’s Manual for |
setting using the center of a slot/ridge |
Cycles |
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Feed-rate reduction for the machining of |
User’s Manual for |
contour pockets with the tool being in |
Cycles |
full contact with the workpiece |
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PLANE function: Entry of axis angle |
Page 492 |
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User documentation as a context- |
Page 168 |
sensitive help system |
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smarT.NC: Programming of smarT.NC |
Page 133 |
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FCL 3 functions |
Description |
smarT.NC: Contour pocket on point |
smarT.NC Pilot |
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smarT.NC: Preview of contour |
smarT.NC Pilot |
programs in the file manager |
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smarT.NC: Positioning strategy for |
smarT.NC Pilot |
machining point patterns |
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FCL 2 functions |
Description |
3-D line graphics |
Page 160 |
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Virtual tool axis |
Page 605 |
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USB support of block devices (memory |
Page 143 |
sticks, hard disks, CD-ROM drives) |
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Filtering of externally created contours |
Page 449 |
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Possibility of assigning different depths |
User’s Manual for |
to each subcontour in the contour |
Cycles |
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DHCP dynamic IP-address |
Page 663 |
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Touch-probe cycle for global setting of |
User’s Manual for |
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Touch Probe Cycles |
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smarT.NC: Graphic support of block |
smarT.NC Pilot |
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smarT.NC: Coordinate transformation |
smarT.NC Pilot |
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smarT.NC: PLANE function |
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The TNC complies with the limits for a Class A device in accordance with the specifications in EN 55022, and is intended for use primarily in industrially-zoned areas.
This product uses open source software. Further information is available on the control under
Programming and Editing operating mode
MOD function
LEGAL INFORMATION soft key
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A new form-based operating mode, smarT.NC, has been introduced. These cycles are described in a separate user's document. In connection with this the TNC operating panel was enhanced. There are some new keys available for quicker navigation within smarT.NC
The single-processor versions supports pointing devices (mice) via the USB interface
The tooth feed fz and feed per revolution fu can now be defined as alternate feed entries
New Cycle CENTERING (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
New M function M150 for suppressing limit switch messages (see "Suppressing the limit switch message: M150" on page 392)
M128 is now also permitted for mid-program startup (see "Midprogram startup (block scan)" on page 637)
The number of available Q parameters was expanded to 2000 (see "Principle and overview" on page 308)
The number of available label numbers was expanded to 1000. Now label names can be assigned as well (see "Labeling subprograms and program section repeats" on page 292)
In the Q parameter functions FN9 to FN12 you can now also assign label names as jump targets (see "If-then decisions with
Q parameters" on page 318)
Selectively machine points from a point table (see User's Manual for Cycles)
The current time is also shown in the additional status display window (see "General program information (PGM tab)" on page 96)
Several columns were added to the tool table (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 180)
The Test Run can now also be stopped and resumed within machining cycles (see "Executing a test run" on page 627)
New functions in version 34049x-01 since the predecessor versions 340422-xx/340423-xx
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New functions in version 34049x-02
DXF files can be opened directly on the TNC, in order to extract contours into a plain-language program (see "Processing DXF files (software option)" on page 272)
3-D line graphics are now available in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see "3-D line graphics (FCL2 function)" on page 160)
The active tool-axis direction can now be set as the active machining direction for manual operation (see "Setting the current tool-axis direction as the active machining direction (FCL 2 function)" on page 605)
The machine manufacturer can now define any areas on the machine for collision monitoring (see "Dynamic Collision Monitoring (software option)" on page 400)
Instead of the spindle speed S you can now define the cutting speed Vc in m/min (see "Calling tool data" on page 195)
The TNC can now display freely definable tables in the familiar table view or as forms
The function for converting FK programs to H was expanded. Programs can now also be output in linearized format
You can filter contours that were created using external programming systems
For contours which you connect via the contour formula, you can now assign separate machining depths for each subcontour (see User's Manual for Cycles)
The single-processor version now supports not only pointing devices (mice), but also USB block devices (memory sticks, disk drives, hard disks, CD-ROM drives) (see "USB devices on the TNC (FCL 2 function)" on page 151)
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The Adaptive Feed Control function (AFC) was introduced (see "Adaptive Feed Control software option (AFC)" on page 434)
The global parameter settings function makes it possible to set various transformations and settings in the program run modes (see "Global Program Settings (software option)" on page 419)
The TNC now features a context-sensitive help system, the TNCguide (see "The context-sensitive help system TNCguide (FCL3 function)" on page 168)
Now you can extract point files from DXF files (see "Selecting and storing machining positions" on page 281)
Now, in the DXF converter, you can divide or lengthen laterally joined contour elements (see "Dividing, extending and shortening contour elements" on page 280)
In the PLANE function the working plane can now also be defined directly by its axis angle (see "Tilting the working plane through axis angle: PLANE AXIAL (FCL 3 function)" on page 492)
In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can define a feed-rate reduction if the tool is cutting on its entire circumference (FCL3 function, see User's Manual for Cycles)
In Cycle 208 BORE MILLING, you can now choose between climb or up-cut milling (see User's Manual for Cycles)
String processing has been introduced in Q parameter programming (see "String parameters" on page 347)
A screen saver can be activated through machine parameter 7392 (see "General user parameters" on page 690)
The TNC now also supports a network connection over the NFS V3 protocol (see "Ethernet interface" on page 655)
The maximum manageable number of tools in a pocket table was increased to 9999 (see "Pocket table for tool changer" on page 192)
Parallel programming is possible with smarT.NC (see "Selecting smarT.NC programs" on page 133)
The system time can now be set through the MOD function (see "Setting the system time" on page 681)
New functions in version 34049x-03
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New functions in version 34049x-04
The global parameter settings function makes it possible to activate handwheel superimposed traverse in the active tool axis direction (virtual axis) (see "Virtual axis VT" on page 429)
Machining patterns can now easily be defined with PATTERN DEF (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Program defaults valid globally can now be defined for machining cycles (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Now, in Cycle 209 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING, you can define a factor for the retraction shaft speed, so that you can depart the hole faster (see User's Manual for Cycles)
In Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT, you can now define the fine-roughing strategy (see User's Manual for Cycles)
In the new Cycle 270 CONTOUR TRAIN DATA, you can define the type of approach of Cycle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN (see User's Manual for Cycles)
New Q-parameter function for reading a system datum was introduced (see "Copying system data to a string parameter", page 352)
New functions for copying, moving and deleting files from within the NC program were introduced
DCM: Collision objects can now be shown three-dimensionally during machining (see "Graphic depiction of the protected space (FCL4 function)", page 404)
DXF converter: New settings possibility introduced, with which the TNC automatically selects the circle center when loading points from circular elements (see "Basic settings", page 274)
DXF converter: Element information is shown in an additional info window (see "Selecting and saving a contour", page 278)
AFC: A line diagram is now shown in the additional AFC status display (see "Adaptive Feed Control (AFC tab, software option)" on page 102)
AFC: Control settings parameters selectable by machine tool builder (see "Adaptive Feed Control software option (AFC)" on page 434)
AFC: The spindle reference load currently being taught is shown in a pop-up window in the teach-in mode. In addition, the learning phase can be restarted at any time via soft key (see "Recording a teach-in cut" on page 438)
AFC: The dependent file <name>.H.AFC.DEP can now also be modified in the Programming and Editing operating mode (see "Recording a teach-in cut" on page 438)
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The maximum path permitted for LIFTOFF was increased to 30 mm (see "Automatic retraction of tool from the contour at an NC stop: M148" on page 391)
File management was adapted to the file management of smarT.NC (see "Overview: Functions of the file manager" on page 128)
New function for generating service files was introduced (see "Generating service files" on page 167)
A window manager was introduced (see "Window manager" on page 103)
The new conversational languages Turkish and Romanian were introduced (software option, Page 690)
New functions in version 34049x-04
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New functions in version 34049x-05
DCM: Integrated fixture management (see "Fixture monitoring (DCM software option)" on page 406)
DCM: Collision checking in the Test Run mode (see "Collision monitoring in the Test Run mode of operation" on page 405)
DCM: Management of tool-carrier kinematics has been simplified (see "Tool-carrier kinematics" on page 190)
Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via mouse area (see "Quick selection of hole positions in an area defined by the mouse" on page 283)
Processing DXF data: Fast point selection via diameter input (see "Quick selection of hole positions by entering a diameter" on page 284)
DXF data processing: Polyline support was integrated (see "Processing DXF files (software option)" on page 272)
AFC: Smallest occurring feed rate will now also be saved in the log file (see "Log file" on page 442)
AFC: Monitoring for tool breakage/tool wear (see "Tool breakage/tool wear monitoring" on page 444)
AFC: Direct monitoring of spindle load (see "Spindle load monitoring" on page 444)
Global program settings: Function also partially effective with M91/M92 blocks (see "Global Program Settings (software option)" on page 419)
Pallet preset table added (see "Pallet datum management with the pallet preset table", page 535 or see "Application", page 532 or see "Storing measured values in the pallet preset table", page 581 or see "Saving the basic rotation in the preset table", page 587)
The additional status display now has an additional tab, i.e. PAL, on which an active pallet preset is displayed (see "General pallet information (PAL tab)" on page 97)
New tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 203)
New column R2TOL in the tool table (see "Tool table: Tool data required for automatic tool measurement" on page 184)
Tools can now also be selected during tool call by soft key directly from TOOL.T (see "Calling tool data" on page 195)
TNCguide: Context sensitivity has been improved in that when the cursor is engaged it jumps to the appropriate description (see "Calling the TNCguide" on page 169)
Lithuanian conversational language added, Machine Parameter 7230 (see "List of general user parameters" on page 691)
M116 allowed in combination with M128 (see "Feed rate in mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (software option 1)" on page 506)
Introduction of local and nonvolatile Q parameters QL and QR (see "Principle and overview" on page 308)
The MOD function can now test the data medium (see "Checking the data carrier" on page 680)
New Cycle 241 for Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling (see User’s Manual for Cycles)
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Touch probe cycle 404 (SET BASIC ROTATION) was expanded by parameter Q305 (Number in table) in order to write basic rotations to the preset table (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycles 408 to 419: The TNC now also writes to line 0 of the preset table when the display value is set (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 416 (Datum on Circle Center) was expanded by parameter Q320 (safety clearance) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycles 412, 413, 421 and 422: Additional parameter Q365 (type of traverse) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 425 (Measure Slot) was expanded by parameters Q301 (Move to clearance height) and Q320 (setup clearance) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 450 (Save Kinematics) was expanded by input option 2 (Display saving status) in parameter Q410 (mode) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 451 (Measure Kinematics) was expanded by parameters Q423 (number of circular measurements) and Q432 (set preset) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
New touch probe cycle 452 (Preset Compensation) simplifies the measurement of tool changer heads (see User's Manual for Cycles)
New touch probe cycle 484 for calibrating the wireless TT 449 tool touch probe (see User's Manual for Cycles)
New functions in version 34049x-05
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Changed functions in version 34049x-06
The new HR 520 and HR 550 FS handwheels are supported (see "Traversing with electronic handwheels" on page 557)
New software option 3-D ToolComp: 3-D tool radius compensation depending on the tool’s contact angle on blocks with surface normal vectors (LN blocks, see "3-D tool radius compensation depending on the tool’s contact angle (3D-ToolComp software option)", page 523)
3-D line graphics is now also possible in full-screen mode (see "3-D line graphics (FCL2 function)" on page 160)
A file selection dialog for selecting files in different NC functions and in the table view of the pallet table is available now (see "Calling any program as a subprogram" on page 295)
DCM: Saving and restoring of fixture situations
DCM: The form for test program generation now also contains icons and tooltips (see "Checking the position of the measured fixture" on page 411)
DCM, FixtureWizard: Touch points and probing sequence are shown more clearly now
DCM, FixtureWizard: Designations, touch points and measuring points can be shown or hidden as desired (see "Operating FixtureWizard" on page 408)
DCM, FixtureWizard: Chucking equipment and insertion points can now also be selected by mouse click
DCM: A library with standard chucking equipment is available now (see "Fixture templates" on page 407)
DCM: Tool carrier management (see "Tool carrier management (DCM software option)" on page 416)
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In the Test Run mode, the working plane can now by defined manually (see "Setting a tilted working plane for the test run" on page 630)
In Manual mode the RW-3D mode for position display is now also available (see "Position display types" on page 672)
Entries in the tool table TOOL.T (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" on page 180):
New DR2TABLE column for definition of a compensation table for tool radius compensation depending on the tool’s contact angle
New LAST_USE column, into which the TNC enters the date and time of the last tool call
Q parameter programming: QS string parameters can now also be used for jump addresses of conditional jumps, subprograms or program section repeats (see "Calling a subprogram", page 293, see "Calling a program section repeat", page 294 and see "Programming if-then decisions", page 319)
The generation of tool usage lists in the Program Run modes can be configured in a form (see "Settings for the tool usage test" on page 200)
The behavior during deletion of tools from the tool table can now be influenced via machine parameter 7263 see "Editing tool tables", page 187
In the positioning mode TURN of the PLANE function you can now define a clearance height to which the tool is to be retracted before tilting to tool axis direction (see "Automatic positioning: MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)" on page 494)
The following additional functions are now available in the expanded tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 203):
Columns with special functions are also editable now
The form view of the tool data can now be exited with or without saving changed values
The table view now offers a search function
Indexed tools are now shown correctly in the form view
The tool sequence list includes more detailed information now
The loading and unloading list of the tool magazine can now be loaded and unloaded by drag and drop
Columns in the table view can be moved simply by drag and drop
Several special functions (SPEC FCT) are now available in the MDI operating mode (see "Programming and executing simple machining operations" on page 608)
There is a new manual probing cycle that can be used to compensate workpiece misalignments by rotating the rotary table (see "Workpiece alignment using 2 points" on page 590)
New touch probe cycle for calibrating a touch probe by means of a calibration sphere (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
Changed functions in version 34049x-06
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Changed functions in version 34049x-06
KinematicsOpt: Better support for positioning of Hirth-coupled axes (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
KinematicsOpt: An additional parameter for determination of the backlash in a rotary axis was introduced (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
New Cycle 275 for Trochoidal Slot Milling (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)
In Cycle 241 "Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling" it is now possible to define a dwell depth (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
The approach and departure behavior of Cycle 39 "Cylinder Surface Contour" can now be adjusted (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
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Improvement of Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM):
Chucking equipment archives can now be activated (see "Loading fixtures under program control" on page 415) and deactivated (see "Deactivating fixtures under program control" on page 415) under program control
The display of stepped tools has been improved
Extension of the functions for multiple axis machining:
In the Manual Operation mode you can now move the axes even if TCPM and Tilt Working Plane are active at the same time
You can now also change tools when M128/FUNCTION TCPM is active
File management: archiving of files in ZIP archives (see "Archiving files" page 146 ff)
The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 6 to 10 (see "Nesting depth" on page 297)
smarT.NC units can now be inserted anywhere in plain-language programs (see "smartWizard" on page 455)
There is now a search function based on tool names available in the tool selection pop-up window (see "Search for tool names in the selection window" on page 196)
Improvements in pallet machining:
The new column FIXTURE has been added to the pallet table to be able to activate fixtures automatically (see "Pallet operation with tool-oriented machining" page 538 ff)
The new workpiece status SKIP has been added to the pallet table (see "Setting up the pallet level" page 544 ff)
If a tool sequence list is created for a pallet table, the TNC now also checks whether all the NC programs of the pallet table are available (see "Calling the tool management" on page 203)
The new host computer operation was introduced (see "Host computer operation" on page 685)
New functions in version 34049x-07
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New functions in version 34049x-07
Improvements to the DXF converter:
Contours can now also be extracted from .H files (see "Data transfer from plain-language programs" on page 288)
Preselected contours can now also be selected in the tree structure (see "Selecting and saving a contour" on page 278)
A snap function facilitates contour selection
Extended status display (see "Basic settings" on page 274)
Adjustable background color (see "Basic settings" on page 274)
Display can be changed between 2-D and 3-D (see "Basic settings" on page 274)
Improvements to the global program settings (GS):
All the form data can now be set and reset under program control (see "Technical prerequisites" on page 421)
Handwheel superimposition value VT can be reset when tool is changed (see "Virtual axis VT" on page 429)
If the Swapping Axes function is active, it is now permitted to position to machine-based positions on the axes that have not been swapped
Using the new SEL PGM function you can assign variable program names via QS string parameters call them with CALL SELECTED (see "Defining a program call" on page 454)
Improvements to the tool table TOOL.T:
Using the FIND ACTIVE TOOL NAMES soft key you can check whether identical tool names are defined in the tool table (see "Editing tool tables" page 187 ff)
The input range of the delta values DL, DR and DR2 have been increased to 999.9999 mm (see "Tool table: Standard tool data" page 180 ff)
The following additional functions are now available in the expanded tool management (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 203):
Importing of tool data in CSV format (see "Importing tool data" on page 208)
Exporting of tool data in CSV format (see "Exporting tool data" on page 210)
Marking and deleting of selectable tool data (see "Deleting marked tool data" on page 210)
Inserting of tool indices (see "Operating the tool management" on page 205)
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New Cycle 225 ENGRAVING (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)
New Cycle 276 CONTOUR TRAIN (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)
New Cycle 290 INTERPOLATION TURNING (software option, see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)
In the thread milling cycles 26x a separate feed rate is now available for tangential approach to the thread (see User’s Manual for Cycle Programming)
The following improvements were made to the KinematicsOpt cycles (see User’s Manual for Conversational Programming):
Newer, faster optimization algorithm
It is no longer necessary to run a separate measurement series for position optimization after angle optimization
Return of the offset errors (change of machine datum) to the parameters Q147-149
More plane measuring points for ball measurement
Rotary axes that are not configured are ignored by TNC when executing the cycle
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The nesting depth for program calls has been increased from 10 to 30 (see "Nesting depth" on page 297)
Machine parameter 7268.x can now be used to arrange or hide columns in the datum table (see "List of general user parameters" page 691 ff)
The SEQ switch of the PLANE function can now also be assigned a Q parameter (see "Selection of alternate tilting possibilities: SEQ +/– (entry optional)" on page 497)
Improvements to the NC editor:
Saving a program (see "Deliberately saving changes" on page 120)
Saving a program under another name (see "Saving a program to a new file" on page 121)
Canceling changes (see "Undoing changes" on page 121)
Improvements to the DXF converter:(see "Processing DXF files (software option)" page 272 ff)
Improvements to the status bar
The DXF converter saves various pieces of information when it is exited and restores them when it is recalled
The desired file format can now be selected when saving contours and points
Machining positions can now also be saved to programs in conversational format
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Improvements to the file management:
A preview function is now available in the file management (see "Calling the file manager" on page 130)
Additional setting possibilities are available in the file management (see "Adapting the file manager" on page 144)
Improvements to the global program settings (GS):
The limit plane function is now available (see "Limit plane" on page 430)
Improvements to the tool table TOOL.T:
The contents of table rows can be copied and pasted by using soft keys or shortcuts (see "Editing functions" on page 188)
The following additional functions are now available in the expanded tool management:
Graphic depiction of tool type in the table view and in the tool data form (see "Tool management (software option)" on page 203)
New function REFRESH VIEW for reinitializing a view if the data stock is inconsistent (see "Operating the tool management" on page 205)
New function "Fill in the table" during the import of tool data (see "Importing tool data" on page 208)
The additional status display now has a new tab, in which the range limits and the actual values of handwheel superimpositions are displayed (see "Information on handwheel superimpositioning (POS HR tab)" on page 99)
A preview image that can be used to graphically select the startup position is now available for mid-program startup in a point table (see "Mid-program startup (block scan)" on page 637)
With Cycle 256 RECTANGULAR STUD, a parameter is now available with which you can determine the approach position on the stud (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming).
With Cycle 257, circular stud, a parameter is now available with which you can determine the approach position on the stud (see User's Manual for Cycle Programming)
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Changed functions in version 34049x-01 since the predecessor versions 340422-xx/340423-xx
The layouts of the status display and additional status display were redesigned (see "Status displays" on page 93)
Software 340 490 no longer supports the small resolution in combination with the BC 120 screen (see "Visual display unit" on page 87)
New key layout of the TE 530 B keyboard unit (see "Operating panel" on page 89)
The entry range for the EULPR precession angle in the PLANE EULER function was expanded (see "Defining the machining plane with Euler angles: EULER PLANE" on page 485)
The plane vector in the VECTOR PLANE function no longer has to be entered in standardized form (see "Defining the working plane with two vectors: VECTOR PLANE" on page 487)
Positioning behavior of the CYCL CALL PAT function has been modified (see User's Manual for Cycles)
The tool types available for selection in the tool table were increased in preparation for future functions
Instead of the last 10, you can now choose from the last 15 selected files (see "Choosing one of the last files selected" on page 138)
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Access to the preset table was simplified. There are also new options for entering values in the preset table See table "Manually saving the datums in the preset table"
In inch-programs, the function M136 (feed rate in 0.1 inch/rev) can no longer be combined with the FU function
The feed-rate potentiometers of the HR 420 are no longer switched over automatically when the handwheel is selected. The selection is made via soft key on the handwheel. In addition, the pop-up window for the active handwheel was made smaller, in order to improve the view of the display beneath it
The maximum number of contour elements for SL cycles was increased to 8192, so that much more complex contours can be machined (see User's Manual for Cycles)
FN16: F-PRINT: The maximum number of Q-parameter values that can be output per line in the format description file was increased to 32
The soft keys START and START SINGLE BLOCK in the Program Test mode of operation were switched, so that the soft-key alignment is the same in all modes of operation (Programming and Editing, smarT.NC, Test) (see "Executing a test run" on page 627)
The design of the soft keys was revised completely
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In Cycle 22 you can now define a tool name also for the coarse roughing tool (see User's Manual for Cycles)
In the PLANE function, an FMAX can now be programmed for the automatic rotary positioning (see "Automatic positioning: MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory)" on page 494)
When running programs in which non-controlled axes are programmed, the TNC now interrupts the program run and displays a menu for returning to the programmed position (see "Programming of noncontrolled axes (counter axes)" on page 634)
The tool usage file now also includes the total machining time, which serves as the basis for the progress display in percent in the Program Run, Full Sequence mode
The TNC now also takes the dwell time into account when calculating the machining time in the Test Run mode (see "Measuring the machining time" on page 623)
Arcs that are not programmed in the active working plane can now also be run as spatial arcs (see "Circular path C around circle center CC" on page 236)
The EDIT OFF/ON soft key on the pocket table can be deactivated by the machine tool builder (see "Pocket table for tool changer" on page 192)
The additional status display has been revised. The following improvements have been made (see "Additional status displays" on page 95):
A new overview page with the most important status displays was introduced
The individual status pages are now displayed as tabs (as in smarT.NC). The individual tabs can be selected with the Page soft keys or with the mouse
The current run time of the program is shown in percent by a progress bar
The tolerance values set in Cycle 32 are displayed
Active global program settings are displayed, provided that this software option was enabled
The status of the Adaptive Feed Control (AFC) is displayed, provided that this software option was enabled
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DCM: Retraction after collision simplified (see "Collision monitoring in the manual operating modes", page 402)
The input range for polar angles was increased (see "Circular path CP around pole CC" on page 246)
The value range for Q-parameter assignment was increased (see "Programming notes", page 310)
The pocket-, studand slot-milling cycles 210 to 214 were removed from the standard soft-key row (CYCL DEF > POCKETS/STUDS/SLOTS). For reasons of compatibility, the cycles will still be available, and can be selected via the GOTO key
The soft-key rows in the Test Run operating mode were modified to those of the smarT.NC operating mode
Windows XP is now used on the dual-processor version (see "Introduction" on page 720)
Conversion from FK to H was moved to the special functions (SPEC FCT)
Filtering of contours was moved to the special functions (SPEC FCT)
Loading of values from the calculator was changed (see "Transferring the calculated value into the program" on page 157)
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Changed functions in version 34049x-05
GS global program settings: Form was redesigned (see "Global Program Settings (software option)", page 419)
The menu for network configuration was revised (see "Configuring the TNC" on page 658)
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