DMG-iTNC530 MillUserGuide (533 192-22)

Pilot
Conversational
Programming
iTNC 530
NC Software
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English (en)
12/2007
... is your concise programming guide for the HEIDENHAIN

iTNC 530 contouring control. For more comprehensive
information on programming and operating, refer to the TNC
Users Manual. There you will find complete information on:
Q-parameter programming
The central tool file
3-D tool compensation
Tool measurement
Symbols in the Pilot
Certain symbols are used in the Pilot to denote specific types of
information:
Important note
Control
NC Software Number
iTNC 530
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iTNC 530, export version
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iTNC 530 with Windows XP
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iTNC 530 with Windows XP,

export version
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iTNC 530 programming station
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The Pilot
The Pilot
Warning: danger for the user or machine!
The TNC and the machine tool must be prepared by

the machine tool builder to perform this function!
Chapter in the User's Manual where you will find

more detailed information on the current topic.
Contents
Contents
The Pilot .....................................................................................................................................................................
Fundamentals .............................................................................................................................................................
Contour Approach and Departure ...............................................................................................................................
16
Path Functions ............................................................................................................................................................
22
FK Free Contour Programming ...................................................................................................................................
31
Subprograms and Program Section Repeats ..............................................................................................................
41
Working with Cycles ...................................................................................................................................................
44
Cycles for Drilling, Tapping and Thread Milling ...........................................................................................................
46
Pockets, Studs and Slots ............................................................................................................................................
63
Hole Pattern ...............................................................................................................................................................
70
SL Cycles ....................................................................................................................................................................
72
Cycles for Multipass Milling .......................................................................................................................................
83
Coordinate Transformation Cycles .............................................................................................................................
87
Special Cycles ...........................................................................................................................................................
95
The PLANE Function (Software Option 1) ..................................................................................................................
99
Graphics and Status Displays .....................................................................................................................................
113
DIN/ISO Programming ................................................................................................................................................
116
Miscellaneous Functions M ........................................................................................................................................
123
Fundamentals
See Programming, File Management
The TNC keeps its programs, tables and texts in files. A file designation
consists of two components:
PROG20
.H
File name
File type
Maximum Length
See table at right
Files in the TNC
Type
Programs
In HEIDENHAIN format
In DIN/ISO format
.H
.I
smarT.NC programs
Unit program
Contour program
Point Tables
.HU
.HC
.HP
Tables for
Tools
Tool changers
Pallets
Datums
Points
Presets (reference points)
Cutting data
Cutting materials, workpiece materials
.T
.TCH
.P
.D
.PNT
.PR
.CDT
.TAB
Texts as
ASCII files
Help files
.A
.CHM
Fundamentals
Programs/Files
Initiating a New Part Program
Fundamentals
Select the directory in which the program is stored

Enter the new program name and confirm your entry with
the ENT key.
To 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 the spindle axis.
Enter in sequence the X, Y and Z coordinates of the MIN
point.
Enter in sequence the X, Y and Z coordinates of the MAX
point.
1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-50

2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
Choosing the Screen Layout

See Introduction, the iTNC 530
Show soft keys for setting the screen layout
Operating mode
Screen contents
Manual Operation /
Electronic Handwheel
Positions
Positions at left, status at right
Positioning with Manual

Data Input (MDI)
Program blocks
Fundamentals
Program at left, status at right
Operating mode
Screen contents
Program Run, Full

Sequence Program Run,
Single Block Test Run
Program blocks
Program at left,
program structure at right
Fundamentals
Program at left, status at right

Program at left, graphics at
right
Graph
Program Run, Full
Sequence Program Run,
Single Block Test Run
Program at left, active

collision objects at right
Active collision bodies
Programming and Editing
Program blocks
Program at left, program
structure at right
Program at left, programming
graphics at right
Program at left, 3-D line

graphics at right
Absolute Cartesian Coordinates

The dimensions are measured from the current datum. The tool moves
to the absolute coordinates.
Programmable NC axes in an NC block

30
5 axes
2 linear axes in a plane or
3 linear axes with Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE
20
10
Incremental Cartesian Coordinates
The dimensions are measured from the last programmed position of the
tool. The tool moves by the incremental coordinates.
10
50
30
Fundamentals
Straight movement
Circular movement
10
10
10
10
20
20
Circle Center and Pole: CC

Y
The circle center CC must be entered to program circular tool movements

with the path function C (see page 26). CC is also needed to define the
pole for polar coordinates.
CC is entered in Cartesian coordinates.
CCY
CC
CC
ICCY
Fundamentals
An absolutely defined circle center or pole CC is always measured from

the workpiece datum.
An incrementally defined circle center or pole CC is always measured
from the last programmed position of the workpiece.
ICCX
Angle Reference Axis
CCX
Anglessuch as a polar coordinate angle PA or an angle of rotation ROT

are measured from the angle reference axis.
Working plane
Ref. axis and 0 direction
X/Y
+X
Y/Z
+Y
Z/X
+Z
Z
X
Z
Y
X
10
Polar Coordinates
Dimensional data in polar coordinates is entered relative to the pole CC.
A position in the working plane is defined by:
Incremental dimensions
Incremental dimensions in polar coordinates are measured from the last
programmed position.
Programming polar coordinates
Select the path function
Press the P key

Answer the dialog prompts
PR
PA2
PA3
10
PR
PR
PA1
CC
30
Fundamentals
Polar coordinate radius PR = Distance of the position to the pole CC

Polar coordinate angle PA = Angle from the angle reference axis to the
straight line CC PR
11
Defining Tools
Fundamentals
Tool data
Each tool is identified by a tool number between 0 and 254. If you are
working with tool tables, you can use higher numbers and you can also
enter a tool name for each tool.
Entering tool data
You can enter the tool data (length L and radius R)
12
13
18
in a tool table (centrally, Program TOOL.T)

R
or
within the part program in TOOL DEF blocks (locally)
12
Tool number
Tool length L
Tool radius R
With a tool presetter you can measure the actual tool length, then
program that length.
X/Y/Z: Tool axis.
DL (e.g. to compensate wear)

DR (e.g. to compensate wear)
DR2 (e.g. to compensate wear)
DR<0
DR>0
3 TOOL DEF 6 L+7.5 R+3

4 TOOL CALL 6 Z S2000 F650 DL+1 DR+0.5 DR2+0.1
5 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
6 L X-10 Y-10 RO FMAX M6
DL<0
DL>0
Fundamentals
Calling the tool data

Tool number or name
Working spindle axis
Spindle speed S
Feed rate F
Tool length oversize
Tool radius oversize
Tool radius oversize
Tool change
Beware of tool collision when moving to the tool change
position!
The direction of spindle rotation is defined by M function:
M3: Clockwise
M4: Counterclockwise
The maximum permissible oversize for tool radius or
length is 99.999 mm!
13
Tool Compensation
The TNC compensates the length L and radius R of the tool during
machining.
Linear compensation
Beginning of effect:
Fundamentals
Tool movement in the spindle axis
End of effect:
Tool exchange or tool with the length L=0
Radius compensation
Beginning of effect:
Tool movement in the working plane with RR or RL
End of effect:
Execution of a positioning block with R0
Working without radius compensation (e.g. drilling):
RL
R0
Execution of a positioning block with R0
14
Datum Setting without a 3-D Touch Probe
Insert the zero tool with known radius.

Select the Manual Operation or Electronic Handwheel mode of
operation.
Touch the reference surface in the tool axis with the tool and enter its
length.
Touch the reference surface in the working plane with the tool and
enter the position of the tool center.
-R
-R
Fundamentals
During datum setting you set the TNC display to the coordinates of a
known position on the workpiece:
Setup and Measurement with 3-D Touch Probes

A HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probe enables you to setup the machine very
quickly, simply and precisely.
Besides the probing functions for workpiece setup on the Manual and
Electronic Handwheel modes, the Program Run modes provide a series
of measuring cycles (see also the Users Manual for Touch Probe Cycles):
Measuring cycles for measuring and compensating workpiece
misalignment
Measuring cycles for automatic datum setting
Measuring cycles for automatic workpiece measurement with
tolerance checking and automatic tool compensation
Z
Y
X
15
Contour Approach and

Departure
Contour Approach and Departure

Starting point PS
PS lies outside the contour and must be approached without radius
compensation.
Auxiliary point PH
PH lies outside of the contour and is calculated by the TNC.
RL
PN R0
The tool moves from the starting point PS to the auxiliary

point PH at the last programmed feed rate.
First contour point PA and last contour point PE
The first contour point PA is programmed in the APPR (approach) block.
The last contour point is programmed as usual.
End point PN
PN lies outside of the contour and results from the DEP (departure) block.
PN is automatically approached with R0.
16
RL
PA RL
PH RL
PS R0
PE RL
Path Functions for Approach and Departure

Press the soft key with the desired path function:
Straight line with tangential
connection
Straight line perpendicular to a contour
point
Circular arc with tangential connection
Straight line segment tangentially
connected to the contour through an
arc
Program a radius compensation in the APPR block.
DEP blocks set the radius compensation to R0!

Departure
17
15
7 L X+40 Y+10 RO FMAX M3
35
20
PA
RR
8 APPR LT X+20 Y+20 Z-10 LEN15 RR F100

9 L Y+35 Y+35
10
PH
10 L ...
PS
R0
RR
Approaching on a straight line perpendicular to the first contour

point: APPR LN
Coordinates of the first contour point PA
LEN: Distance from the auxiliary point PH to the first contour
point PA
Radius compensation RR/RL
20
35
40
RR
9 L X+20 Y+35
35
8 APPR LN X+10 Y+20 Z-10 LEN15 RR F100

20
10 L ...
PA
RR
15
10
PH
RR
10
18
RR

Departure
Approaching on a straight line with tangential connection: APPR LT

LEN: Distance from the auxiliary point PH to the first contour
point PA
PS
R0
20
40
PA
RR
20
CCA=
180

8 APPR CT X+10 Y+20 Z-10 CCA180 R+10 RR F100
0
R1
10
9 L X+20 Y+35
PH
10 L ...
Approaching on a circular arc tangentially connecting the contour
and a straight line: APPR LCT
Radius R
Enter R > 0
10
35
40
20
RR

8 APPR LCT X+10 Y+20 Z-10 R10 RR F100
PS
R0

Departure
35
RR
Approaching on a circular path with tangential connection: APPR CT

Radius R
Enter R > 0
Circle center angle (CCA)
Enter CCA > 0
20
PA
RR
9 L X+20 Y+35
10 L ...
0
R1
10
PH
PS
R0
RR
10
20
40
19
Departing tangentially on a straight line: DEP LT

Enter the distance between PE and PN as
Enter LEN > 0
24 DEP LT LEN12.5 F100

25 L Z+100 FMAX M2
20
PE
RR
12.5

Departure
RR
23 L Y+20 RR F100
Departing on a straight line perpendicular to the last contour point:

DEP LN
Enter the distance between PE and PN as
LEN > 0
PN
R0
X
23 L Y+20 RR F100
24 DEP LN LEN+20 F100
25 L Z+100 FMAX M2
Y
RR
PN
20
R0
PE
20
RR
20
Departing tangentially on a circular arc: DEP CT

Radius R
Enter R > 0
Circle center angle (CCA)
23 L Y+20 RR F100
24 DEP CT CCA 180 R+8 F100
R0
20
R8
25 L Z+100 FMAX M2
PE
180
RR
Departing on a circular arc tangentially connecting the contour and

a straight line: DEP LCT
Coordinates of the end point PN
Radius R
Enter R > 0

Departure
RR
PN
23 L Y+20 RR F100
24 DEP LCT X+10 Y+12 R+8 F100
25 L Z+100 FMAX M2
RR
R8
20
12
PN
R0
10
PE
RR
PH
R0
21
Path Functions
Path Functions for Positioning Blocks
Path Functions
Path Functions
See Programming, Programming Contours.
Agreement
Regardless of whether the tool or the workpiece is actually moving, you
always program as if the tool is moving and the workpiece is stationary.
Straight line
23
Chamfer between two

straight lines
24
Corner rounding
25
Entering the target positions

Target positions can be entered in Cartesian or polar coordinateseither
as absolute or incremental values, or with both absolute and incremental
values in the same block.
Enter circle center or

polar coordinates
26
Entries in the positioning block

A complete positioning block contains the following data:
Circular path around

circle center CC
26
Path function
Coordinates of the contour element end point (target position)
Radius compensation RR/RL/R0
Feed rate F
Miscellaneous function M
Circular path with

known radius
27
Circular arc with

tangential connection to
the preceding contour
element
28
FK free contour
programming
31
Before you execute a part program, always pre-position the

tool to prevent the possibility of damaging the tool or
workpiece!
22
Page
Straight Line L
With Cartesian coordinates
40
7 L X+10 Y+40 RL F200 M3

8 L IX+20 IY-15
9 L X+60 IY-10
10
With polar coordinates
20
60
12 CC X+45 Y+25
Path Functions
15
Coordinates of the end point of the straight line

Feed rate F
10
13 LP PR+30 PA+0 RR F300 M3

14 LP PA+60
15 LP IPA+60
30
16 LP PA+180
Define the pole CC before programming polar coordinates!
You can define the pole CC only in Cartesian coordinates.
The pole CC remains in effect until you define a new pole
CC.
60
25
60
CC
45
23
Inserting a Chamfer CHF between Two Straight Lines
Chamfer side length

Feed rate F
7 L X+0 Y+30 RL F300 M3
Path Functions
8 L X+40 IY+5
24
9 CHF 12 F250
10 L IX+5 Y+0
You cannot start a contour with a CHF block.
The radius compensation before and after the CHAMFER
block must be the same.
An inside chamfer must be large enough to accommodate
the called tool.
Corner rounding RND

Y
The beginning and end of the arc extend tangentially from the previous
and subsequent contour elements.
Radius R of the arc

Feed rate F for rounding the corner
40
R5
25
5 L X+10 Y+40 RL F300 M3

6 L X+40 Y+25
7 RND R5 F100
10
40
Path Functions
25
Circular Path around Circle Center CC
Coordinates of the circle center CC
Coordinates of the arc end point

Direction of rotation DR
Y
DR+
Path Functions
C and CP enable you to program a complete circle in one block.

CC
25
5 CC X+25 Y+25
DR
6 L X+45 Y+25 RR F200 M3

7 C X+45 Y+25 DR+
25
45

18 CC X+25 Y+25
19 LP PR+20 PA+0 RR F250 M3
20 CP PA+180 DR+
Define the pole CC before programming polar coordinates.
CC.
The arc end point can be defined only with the polar
coordinate angle (PA)!
CC
26
Circular Arc CR with Radius

Radius R
If the central angle ZW > 180, R is negative.
If the central angle ZW < 180, R is positive.
Direction of rotation DR
DR
DR+
ZW
R
R
40
10 L X+40 Y+40 RL F200 M3
11 CR X+70 Y+40 R+20 DR- (ARC 1)

or
40
11 CR X+70 Y+40 R+20 DR+ (ARC 2)

or
DR
11 CR X+70 Y+40 R-20 DR- (ARC 3)

or
11 CR X+70 Y+40 R-20 DR+ (ARC 4)
10 L X+40 Y+40 RL F200 M3
70
Path Functions
ZW
R
40
4
DR+
40
70
27
Circular Path CT with Tangential Connection
Path Functions

7 L X+0 Y+25 RL F300 M3
30
25
20
8 L X+25 Y+30
9 CT X+45 Y+20
10 L Y+0
12 CC X+40 Y+35
13 L X+0 Y+35 RL F250 M3
14 LP PR+25 PA+120
15 CTP PR+30 PA+30
16 L Y+0
Define the pole CC before programming polar coordinates.
CC.
28

Feed rate F
25
45
Helix (Only in Polar Coordinates)

Z
Path revolutions:
Thread revolutions + overrun at start and

end of thread
Total height:
Thread pitch P x path revolutions n
Incr. polar coord.

angle:
IPA Path revolutions n x 360
Start angle:
PA Angle for start of thread + angle for thread

overrun
Start coordinate:
Pitch P x (path revolutions + thread

overrun at start of thread)
CC
Path Functions
Calculations (upward milling direction)
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Path Functions
Shape of the helix

Work
direction
Direction
of rotation
Radius
compens.
Right-hand Lefthand
Z+
Z+
DR+
DR-
RL
RR
Right-hand Lefthand
ZZ-
DRDR+
RR
RL
External
thread
Work
direction
Direction
of rotation
Radius
compens.
Right-hand Lefthand
Z+
Z+
DR+
DR-
RR
RL
Right-hand Lefthand
ZZ-
DRDR+
RL
RR
Thread M6 x 1 mm with 5 revolutions:

12 CC X+40 Y+25
13 L Z+0 F100 M3
14 LP PR+3 PA+270 RL F50
15 CP IPA-1800 IZ+5 DR-
30
Z
Y
CC
270
R3
Internal thread
25
40
36
88.15
If the end point coordinates are not given in the workpiece drawing or if
the drawing gives dimensions that cannot be entered with the gray path
function keys, you can still program the part by using the FK Free
Contour Programming.
.5
R2
X
R4
45
21
Possible data on a contour element:

Known coordinates of the end point
Auxiliary points on the contour element
Auxiliary points near the contour element
A reference to another contour element
Directional data (angle) / position data
Data regarding the course of the contour
18
28
See Programming Tool MovementsFK Free Contour

Programming.
20
10 5 0
FK Free Contour Programming
To use FK programming properly:

All contour elements must lie in the working plane.
Enter all available data on each contour element.
If a program contains both FK and conventional blocks, the FK contour
must be fully defined before you can return to conventional
programming. Only then will the TNC allow you to enter conventional
path functions.
31
Working with the Interactive Graphics

Select the PROGRAM+GRAPHICS screen layout.
Show the possible solutions
Select the displayed solution and open it
Program further contour elements
Graphically display the next programmed block
Standard colors of the interactive graphics

Blue
Green
The contour element is fully defined.

The entered data describe a limited number of possible
solutions: select the correct one.
Red
The entered data are not sufficient to determine the
contour element: enter further data.
Light blue Tool movement is programmed for rapid traverse.
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FK element
Straight line with tangential connection
Straight line without tangential connection
Circular arc with tangential connection
Circular arc without tangential connection
Soft keys
Initiating the FK dialog

Initiate the FK dialog. The following functions are available:
Pole for FK programming
33

34
End point coordinates X, Y or PA, PR

Known data
Soft keys
Cartesian coordinates X and Y
R15
30
30
Polar coordinates referenced to FPOL
20
Incremental input
7 FPOL X+20 Y+30

8 FL IX+10 Y-20 RR F100
9 FCT PR+15 IPA+30 DR+ R15
20
10
Known data
Soft keys
Circle center in Cartesian coordinates

Circle center in polar coordinates
Incremental input
R3
15
FPOL
CC
10 FC CCX+20 CCY+15 DR+ R15

11 FPOL X+20 Y+15
12 FL AN+40
40
20
Circle Center (CC) in an FC/FCT Block
13 FC DR+ R15 CCPR+35 CCPA+40
35
Auxiliary points on or next to a contour

Known data
X coordinate of an auxiliary point
P1 or P2 of a straight line
60.071
53
R10
Y coordinate of an auxiliary point

P1 or P2 of a straight line
70
X coordinate of an auxiliary point

P1, P2 or P3 of a circular path
Y coordinate of an auxiliary point
P1, P2 or P3 of a circular path
Known data
X and Y coordinates of the auxiliary point near
a straight line
Distance auxiliary point/straight line
X and Y coordinates of the auxiliary point near
a circular arc
Distance auxiliary point/circular arc
13 FC DR- R10 P1X+42.929 P1Y+60.071

14 FLT AH-70 PDX+50 PDY+53 D10
36
Soft keys
Soft keys
50
42.929
Known data
Soft keys
Length of a straight line
R6
10
Gradient angle of a straight line
35
Chord length LEN of the arc
5
R1
.5
12
15
45
Gradient angle AN of the entry tangent
25
27 FLT X+25 LEN 12.5 AN+35 RL F200
Direction and length of the contour element
28 FC DR+ R6 LEN 10 A-45

29 FCT DR- R15 LEN 15
Identifying a closed contour

Beginning of contour:
End of contour:
CLSD+
CLSD
CLSD+
12 L X+5 Y+35 RL F500 M3

13 FC DR- R15 CLSD+ CCX+20 CCY+35
...
17 FCT DR- R+15 CLSD-
CLSD
37
Known data
Cartesian coordinates relative to block N
20
20
Soft keys
10
14 FL AN+45
15 FCT IX+20 DR- R20 CCA+90 RX 13
16 FL IPR+35 PA+0 RPR 13
90
FPOL
10
12 FPOL X+10 Y+10
45
20
Polar coordinates relative to block N
13 FL PR+20 PA+20
38
The coordinates and angles for relative data are always

programmed in incremental dimensions. You must also enter
the block number of the contour element on which the data
are based.
R20
Data relative to block N: End point coordinates
35

are based.
Straight line parallel to another contour

element
Distance from a straight line to a parallel
contour element
95
12.5
Angle between a straight line and another

element or between the entry tangent of the
arc and another element
Soft keys
20
220
Known data
105
12.5
20
15
Data relative to block N: Direction and distance of the contour element
17 FL LEN 20 AN+15
18 FL AN+105 LEN 12.5
19 FL PAR 17 DP 12.5
20 FSELECT 2
21 FL LEN 20 IAN+95
22 FL IAN+220 RAN 18
39

are based.
Known data
20
35
R10
Soft keys
Cartesian coordinates of the circle

center relative to block N
CC
10
Polar coordinates of the circle center

relative to block N
10
12 FL X+10 Y+10 RL
13 FL ...
14 FL X+18 Y+35
15 FL ...
16 FL ...
17 FC DR- R10 CCA+0 ICCX+20 ICCY-15 RCCX12 RCCY14
40
15
Data relative to block N: Circle center CC
18
Subprograms and program section repeats enable you to program a

machining sequence once and then run it as often as desired.
Working with Subprograms

1
2
3
The main program runs up to the subprogram call CALL LBL 1.

The subprogramlabeled with LBL 1runs through to its end at
LBL0.
The main program resumes
It's good practice to place subprograms after the main program end (M2).
0 BEGIN PGM ...

1
CALL LBL1
S
L Z+100 M2
LBL1
R
LBL0
END PGM ...
Answer the dialog prompt REP with the NO ENT key.

You cannot call CALL LBL0
Working with Program Section Repeats

1
2
3
The main program runs up to the call for a section repeat CALL LBL 1
REP2.
The program section between LBL 1 and CALL LBL 1 REP2 is repeated
the number of times indicated with REP.
After the last repetition the main program resumes.
Altogether, the program section is run once more than the
number of programmed repeats.
Subprograms and Program

Section Repeats
Subprograms and Program Section

Repeats
0 BEGIN PGM ...

1
LBL1
2
2/1
2/2
CALL LBL1 REP 2/2

3
END PGM ...
41

Section Repeats
Subprogram Nesting
42
Subprogram within a subprogram

1 The main program runs up to the subprogram call CALL LBL 1.
2 Subprogram 1 runs up to the second subprogram call CALL LBL 2.
3 Subprogram 2 runs to its end.
4 Subprogram 1 resumes and runs to its end.
5 The main program resumes
A subprogram cannot call itself.
Subprograms can be nested up to a maximum depth of 8
levels.
The called program must not end with M2 or M30.
0 BEGIN PGM A
1
0 BEGIN PGM B
S
2
CALL PGM B
3
END PGM A
END PGM B

Section Repeats
Any desired program as subroutine

1 The calling program A runs up to the program call CALL PGM B.
2 The called program B runs through to its end.
3 The calling program A resumes.
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Working with Cycles
Working with Cycles
Certain frequently needed machining sequences are stored in the TNC as

cycles. Coordinate transformations and several special functions are also
available as cycles.
In order to avoid erroneous entries during cycle definition,
you should run a graphical program test before machining.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the machining direction.
For all cycles with numbers above 200 the TNC
automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool axis.
Group of cycles
Cycles for pecking, reaming, boring,
counterboring, tapping and thread
milling
Cycles for milling pockets, studs and
slots
Cycles for producing point patterns,
such as circular or linear hole patterns
Select the cycle group.
SL (Subcontour List) cycles which

allow the contour-parallel machining
of relatively complex contours
consisting of several overlapping
subcontours, cylinder surface
interpolation
Select the cycle
Cycles for face milling of flat or

twisted surfaces
Cycle definition
Select the Cycle Overview:
Coordinate transformation cycles

which enable datum shift, rotation,
mirror image, enlarging and reducing
for various contours
Special cycles such as dwell time,
program call, oriented spindle stop
and tolerance
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Calling cycles
The following cycles become effective automatically as soon as they are
defined in the machining program:
Coordinate Transformation Cycles
DWELL TIME cycle
The SL cycles CONTOUR and CONTOUR DATA
Hole pattern
TOLERANCE cycle
All other cycles take effect after they are called with
CYCL CALL: effective blockwise
CYCL CALL PAT: effective blockwise in combination with point tables
and PATTERN DEF
CYCL CALL POS: effective blockwise after the position defined in the
CYCL CALL POS block was approached
M99: effective blockwise
M89: effective modally (depends on machine parameters)
Working with Cycles
Graphic support for programming cycles

The TNC supports you during cycle definition with graphic
representations of the input parameters.
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Cycles for Drilling, Tapping and

Thread Milling
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Thread Milling
Overview
Available cycles
240
200
201
202
203
204
205
208
206
207
209
262
263
264
265
267
CENTERING
DRILLING
REAMING
BORING
UNIVERSAL DRILLING
BACK BORING
UNIVERSAL PECKING
BORE MILLING
TAPPING NEW
RIGID TAPPING NEW
TAPPING W/ CHIP BRKG
THREAD MILLING
THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING
THREAD DRILLING/MILLING
HELICAL THREAD DRLLNG/MLLNG
OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING
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48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 400 CENTERING

Set-up clearance: Q200
Select Depth/Diameter: Select whether centering is based on the
entered depth or the entered diameter: Q343
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of hole:
Q201
Diameter: The algebraic sign determines the working direction: Q344
Feed rate for plunging: Q206
Dwell time at depth: Q211
Workpiece surface coordinate: Q203
2nd set-up clearance: Q204
Q206
Q210
Q204
Q200
Q203
Q202
Q201
11 CYCL DEF 240 CENTERING

Q200=2
;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q343=1
;SELECT DEPTH/DIA.
Q201=+0
;DEPTH
Q344=-10
;DIAMETER
Q206=250
;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q211=0
;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q203=+20
;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100
;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE

Thread Milling
CENTERING (Cycle 240)
Y
50
20
12 CYCL CALL POS X+30 Y+20 M3

13 CYCL CALL POS X+80 Y+50
30
80
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Thread Milling
DRILLING (Cycle 200)
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 200 DRILLING

Q201
Plunging depth: Q202
Dwell time at top: Q210
Q206
Q210
Q204
Q200
Q203
Q202
Q201
11 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING

Q200=2
;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15
;DEPTH
Q206=250
Q202=5
;DWELLING DEPTH
Q210=0
;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=+20
;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100
Q211=0.1
Y
50
20

30
48
80
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 201 REAMING

Q201
Feed rate for retraction: Q208
Q206
Q204
Q200
Q203
Q201
Q211
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
11 CYCL DEF 201 REAMING
Q200=2
;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15
;DEPTH
Q206=100
Q211=0.5
Q208=250
;RETRACTION FEED RATE
Q203=+20
;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100

Thread Milling
REAMING (Cycle 201)
Y
50
20
30
80
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Thread Milling
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BORING (Cycle 202)

Z
The TNC and the machine tool must be specially prepared

by the machine tool builder for the use of the BORING
Cycle.
This cycle requires a position-controlled spindle.
Danger of collision! Choose a disengaging direction that

moves the tool away from the wall of the hole.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 202 BORING

Q201
Disengaging direction (0/1/2/3/4) at bottom of hole: Q214
Angle for oriented spindle stop: Q336
Q206
Q200
Q203
Q201
Q204
Q208
Q211
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 203 UNIVERSAL DRILLING

Q201
Dwell time at top: Q210
Decrement after each pecking depth: Q212
Number of chip breaks before retraction: Q213
Min. pecking depth if a decrement has been entered: Q205
Retraction rate for chip breaking: Q256
Q206
Q208
Q210
Q200
Q203
Q202
Q204
Q201
Q211

Thread Milling
UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203)
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Thread Milling
BACK BORING (Cycle 204)
The TNC and the machine tool must be specially prepared

by the machine tool builder for the use of the
COUNTERBORE BACK Cycle.
Q204
Q200
Danger of collision! Choose a disengaging direction that

moves the tool away from the counterbore floor.
Use this cycle only with a reverse boring bar.
Q250
Q203
Q249
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 204 COUNTERBORE BACK

Depth of counterbore: Q249
Material thickness: Q250
Tool edge off-center distance: Q251
Tool edge height: Q252
Feed rate for pre-positioning: Q253
Feed rate for counterboring: Q254
Dwell time at counterbore floor: Q255
Disengaging direction (0/1/2/3/4): Q214
Q200
Q253
Q251
Q252
Q255
Q254
Q214
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CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 205 UNIVERSAL PECKING

Q201
Decrement after each pecking depth: Q212
Min. pecking depth if a decrement has been entered: Q205
Upper advanced stop distance: Q258
Lower advanced stop distance: Q259
Infeed depth for chip breaking: Q257
Deepened starting point: Q379
Q203
Q206
Q200
Q257
Q202
Q204
Q201
Q211

Thread Milling
UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205)
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Pre-position to the center of the hole with R0

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 208 BORE MILLING
Q201
Infeed per helix: Q334
Nominal diameter of the hole: Q335
Pilot-drilled diameter: Q342
Type of milling: Q351
Climb: +1
Up-cut: 1
12 CYCL DEF 208 BORE MILLING
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Q200=2
;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q201=-80
;DEPTH
Q206=150
Q334=1.5
;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q203=+100
;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50
Q335=25
;NOMINAL DIAMETER
Q342=0
;ROUGHING DIAMETER
Q351=0
;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q204
Q200
Q203
Q334
Q201
X
Y
Q206
Q335

Thread Milling
BORE MILLING (Cycle 208)
For tapping right-hand threads activate the spindle with M3,

for left-hand threads use M4.

Thread Milling
TAPPING NEW with Floating Tap Holder (Cycle 206)

Z
Q206
Insert the floating tap holder

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 206 TAPPING NEW
Total hole depth: thread length = distance between the workpiece
surface and the end of the thread: Q201
Feed rate F = Spindle speed S x thread pitch P: Q206
Enter the dwell time (a value between 0 and 0.5 seconds): Q211
25 CYCL DEF 206 TAPPING NEW
Q200=2
;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q201=-20
;DEPTH
Q206=150
Q211=0.25
Q203=+25
;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50
Q204
Q200
Q203
Q201
Q211
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Thread Milling
RIGID TAPPING without a floating tap holder NEW (Cycle 207)

Machine and control must be specially prepared by the
machine tool builder to enable rigid tapping.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 207 TAPPING NEW

Pitch: Q239
The algebraic sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand
threads:
Right-hand thread: +
Left-hand thread:
26 CYCL DEF 207 RIGID TAPPING NEW
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Q200=2
;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q201=-20
;DEPTH
Q239=+1
;PITCH
Q203=+25
;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50
Q239
Z
Q204
Q203
Q200
Q201
Machine and control must be specially prepared by the

machine tool builder to enable tapping.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 209 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING

Pitch: Q239
threads:
Left-hand thread:
RPM factor for retraction: Q403
Q239
Z
Q204
Q203

Thread Milling
TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING (Cycle 209)
Q200
Q201
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CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 262 THREAD MILLING
Nominal diameter of the thread: Q335
Pitch: Q239
threads:
Left-hand thread:
Thread depth: distance between the workpiece surface and the end
of the thread: Q201
Number of threads per step: Q355
Climb: +1
Up-cut: 1
Feed rate for milling: Q207
Note that the TNC makes a compensation movement in the
tool axis before the approach movement. The length of the
compensating motion depends on the thread pitch. Ensure
sufficient space in the hole!
Q239
Q253
Q204
Q200
Q201
Q203
Q207
Q335

Thread Milling
THREAD MILLING (Cycle 262)
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CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 263 THREAD MILLING AND COUNTERSINKING
Pitch: Q239
threads:
Left-hand thread:
of the thread: Q201
Countersinking depth: Distance between workpiece surface and
bottom of hole: Q356
Climb: +1
Up-cut: 1
Lateral set-up clearance: Q357
Sinking depth at front: Q358
Countersinking offset at front: Q359
Q356
Q239
Z
Q253
Q204
Q200
Q201
Q203
Q356

Thread Milling
THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING (Cycle 263)
Q239
Z
Q253
Q204
Q200
Q201
Q203
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Thread Milling
60
THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 264)

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 264 THREAD DRILLING AND MILLING
Pitch: Q239
The algebraic sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand threads:
Left-hand thread:
of the thread: Q201
Total hole depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom
of hole: Q356
Climb: +1
Up-cut: 1
Upper advanced stop distance: Q258
Q253
Q239
Q200
Q257
Q203
Q202
Q253
Q204
Q201
Q356
Q239
Q200
Q257
Q204
Q203
Q202
Q201
Q356

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 265 HELICAL THREAD DRILLING AND MILLING
Pitch: Q239
threads:
Left-hand thread:
of the thread: Q201
Countersink: Q360
Q239
Q253
Q204
Q200
Q201
Q203

Thread Milling
HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 265)
Q239
Q253
Q204
Q200
Q201
Q203
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CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 267 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING
Pitch: Q239
threads:
Left-hand thread:
of the thread: Q201
Number of threads per step: Q355
Climb: +1
Up-cut: 1
Q253
Q335
Q204
Q200
Q201
Q203
Q239
Q207
Q335

Thread Milling
OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING (Cycle 267)
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Pockets, Studs and Slots

Available cycles
Page
251
RECTANGULAR POCKET complete
64
252
CIRCULAR POCKET complete
65
253
SLOT complete
66
254
CIRCULAR SLOT complete
67
256
RECTANGULAR STUD
68
257
CIRCULAR STUD
69
Overview
63
RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251)

Y
Q218
Q219
22
64
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 251 RECTANGULAR POCKET

Machining operation (0/1/2): Q215
1st side length: Q218
2nd side length: Q219
Corner radius: Q220
Finishing allowance for side: Q368
Angle of rotation: Q224
Pocket position: Q367
Type of milling: Q351. Climb: +1; Up-cut: 1
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of pocket:
Q201
Finishing allowance for floor: Q369
Infeed for finishing: Q338
2. Set-up clearance: Q204
Path overlap factor: Q370
Plunging strategy: Q366. 0 = vertical plunging; 1 = helical plunging; 2
= reciprocating plunging
Feed rate for finishing: Q385
Q207
Q200
Q20
Q36
Q20
Q36
CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252)

Y
Q207
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 252 CIRCULAR POCKET

Finished part diameter: Q223
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of pocket:
Q201
Plunging strategy: Q366. 0 = vertical plunging; 1 = helical plunging
Q223
Q200
Q20
Q36
Q20
Q36
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SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253)

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 253 SLOT MILLING
Angle by which the entire slot is rotated: Q374
Slot position (0/1/2/3/4): Q367
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of slot:
Q201
Plunging strategy: Q366. 0 = vertical plunging; 1 = reciprocating
plunging
Q218
Q374
Q219
Q200
Q20
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Q36
Q20
Q36
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 254 CIRCULAR SLOT

Pitch circle diameter: Q375
Slot position (0/1/2/3): Q367
Center in 1st axis: Q216
Center in 2nd axis: Q217
Starting angle: Q376
Angular length: Q248
Angle increment: Q378
Number of repetitions: Q377
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of slot:
Q201
Plunging strategy: Q366. 0 = vertical plunging; 1 = helical plunging
Q219
Q248
Q37
Q376
CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254)
Q200
Q20
Q36
Q20
Q36
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RECTANGULAR STUD (Cycle 256)

Q206
Q204
Q200
Q203
Q202
Q201
X
Q424
Q218
22
Q207
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 256 RECTANGULAR STUD

Workpiece blank dimensions: Q424
Workpiece blank dimensions 2: Q425
Corner radius: Q220
Stud position: Q367
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of stud:
Q201
Q219
Q425
Q368
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CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 257 CIRCULAR STUD

Finished part diameter: Q223
Workpiece blank diameter: Q222
Depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of stud:
Q201
Q206
Q200
Q203
Q204
Q202
Q201
Q207
Q223
Q222
CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257)
Q368
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Hole Pattern
Overview
Hole Pattern
Available cycles
Page
220
CIRCULAR PATTERN
70
221
LINEAR PATTERN
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Q200
Q203
Q204
CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220)
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 220 CIRCULAR PATTERN

Center in 1st axis: Q216
Center in 2nd axis: Q217
Pitch circle diameter: Q244
Starting angle: Q245
Stopping angle: Q246
Angle increment: Q247
Number of repetitions: Q241
Move to clearance height: Q301
Type of traverse: Q365
X
Y
N = Q241
Q247
Q24
Q246
Q245
Q217
You can combine the following cycles with Cycle 200: 200,
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 240, 256, 257,
215, 251, 252, 253, 254, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267.
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Q216
LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle 221)

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 221 LINEAR PATTERN
Starting point in 1st axis: Q225
Starting point in 2nd axis: Q226
Spacing in 1st axis: Q237
Spacing in 2nd axis: Q238
Number of columns: Q242
Number of lines: Q243
Move to clearance height: Q301
Z
Q200
Q203
Cycle 221 LINEAR PATTERN is effective immediately upon

definition.
Cycle 221 automatically calls the last defined fixed cycle.
You can combine the following cycles with Cycle 221: 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 17, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,
209, 240, 251, 252, 253, 256, 257, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267
In combined cycles, the set-up clearance, surface
coordinate and 2nd set-up-clearance are always taken from
Cycle 221.
Y
7
Q23
N=
Q238
Q24
N=
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool axis and working
plane.
Q204
Hole Pattern
Q24
Q224
Q226
Q225
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SL Cycles
Overview
SL Cycles
Available cycles
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Page
14
CONTOUR
74
20
CONTOUR DATA
75
21
PILOT DRILLING
76
22
ROUGH-OUT
76
23
FLOOR FINISHING
77
24
SIDE FINISHING
77
25
CONTOUR TRAIN
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27
CYLINDER SURFACE
79
28
CYLINDER SURFACE SLOT
80
29
CYL SURFACE RIDGE
81
39
CYL SURFACE CONTOUR
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General
SL cycles are useful when you wish to machine a contour consisting of
several subcontours (up to 12 islands or pockets).
The subcontours are defined in subprograms.
For a pocket the tool machines an inside contour, for an

island it is an outside contour.
Tool approach and departure as well as infeeds in the
tool axis cannot be programmed in SL cycles.
Each contour listed in Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY
must be a closed contour.
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle is
limited. For example, you can program approximately 2048
straight-line blocks in one SL cycle.
SL Cycles
When working with subcontours, always remember:
The contour for Cycle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN must not be

closed.
Make a graphic test run before actually machining a part.

That way you can be sure that you defined the contour
correctly.
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CONTOUR GEOMETRY (Cycle 14)

In Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY you list the subprograms that you wish to
superimpose to make a complete closed contour.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY

Label numbers for contour: List the LABEL numbers of the
subprograms that you wish to superimpose to make a complete
closed contour.
SL Cycles
Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY is effective immediately

upon definition.
4 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY

5 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL 1/2/3
...
36 L Z+200 R0 FMAX M2
37 LBL1
38 L X+0 Y+10 RR
39 L X+20 Y+10
40 CC X+50 Y+50
...
45 LBL0
46 LBL2
...
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CONTOUR DATA (Cycle 20)
Q9=1
Q9=+1
SL Cycles
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 20 CONTOUR DATA

Milling depth: Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of
pocket: Q1
Workpiece surface coordinate: Coordinate of the workpiece surface
referenced to the current datum: Q5
Set-up clearance: Distance from the tool to the workpiece surface: Q6
Clearance height: Height at which collision with the workpiece is
impossible: Q7
Inside corner radius: Rounding radius at inside corners referenced to
the tool midpoint path: Q8
Direction of rotation: Q9: Clockwise Q9 = 1; counterclockwise
Q9 = +1
Cycle 20 CONTOUR DATA defines the machining information for cycles 21

to 24.
Cycle 20 CONTOUR DATA is effective immediately upon

definition.
Q6
Q10
Q1
Q7
Q5
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PILOT DRILLING (Cycle 21)
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 21 PILOT DRILLING

Plunging depth: Q10 incremental
Roughing tool number: Q13
ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22)

SL Cycles
The tool moves parallel to the contour at every pecking depth.
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CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT

Plunging depth: Q10
Feed rate for rough-out: Q12
Course roughing tool number: Q18
Reciprocation feed rate: Q19
Feed-rate factor in %: Feed rate reduction when the tool is in full
engagement: Q401
Fine-roughing strategy: Specify how the TNC should behave during
fine roughing: Q404
FLOOR FINISHING (Cycle 23)

During finishing, the surface is machined parallel to the contour and to the
depth previously entered under ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 23 FLOOR FINISHING

Call Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT before calling Cycle 23.
SL Cycles
Q11
Q12
SIDE FINISHING (Cycle 24)

Finishing the individual contour elements
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 24 SIDE FINISHING

Direction of rotation: Q9. Clockwise Q9 = 1; counterclockwise
Q9 = +1
Plunging depth: Q10
Finishing allowance for side: Q14; Allowance for finishing in several
passes
Z
Q11
Q10
Q12
Call Cycle 22 ROUGH-OUT before calling Cycle 24.
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CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle 25)

This cycle is for entering data for machining an open contour that has
been defined in a contour subprogram.
SL Cycles
CYCL DEF: Select Cylcle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN

Milling depth: Q1
Finishing allowance for side: Q3. Finishing allowance in the working
plane
Workpiece surface coordinate: Q5. Coordinate of the workpiece
surface
Clearance height: Q7: Height at which the tool cannot collide with the
workpiece
Plunging depth: Q10
Type of milling: Q15. Climb: Q15 = +1; Up-cut: Q15 = 1;
reciprocatingly, in several infeeds: Q15 = 0
Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY can have only one label
number.
A subprogram can hold approx. 2048 line segments.
Do not program incremental dimensions after calling the
cycle: danger of collision.
After calling the cycle, move to a defined absolute position.
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Z
Y
CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27, Software Option 1)

The TNC and the machine tool must be specially prepared by
the machine tool builder for the use of the 27 CYLINDER
SURFACE Cycle.
Define a contour in a subprogram and list it in Cycle 14 CONTOUR

GEOMETRY
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 27 CYLINDER SURFACE
Milling depth: Q1
Set-up clearance: Q6. Distance between tool and workpiece surface
Plunging depth: Q10
Cylinder radius: Q16. Radius of the cylinder
Dimension type: Q17. Degrees = 0; mm/inch = 1
SL Cycles
Cycle 27 CYLINDER SURFACE enables you to program a cylindrical contour

in only two axes, as if in a plane. The TNC then rolls it onto a cylindrical
surface.
The workpiece must be set up concentrically on the rotary

table.
The tool axis must be perpendicular to the axis of the rotary
table.
number.
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SURFACE Cycle.
Cycle 28 CYLINDER SURFACE enables you to program a slot in only two
axes, and then machine it on a cylindrical surface without distorting the
angle of the slot walls.
SL Cycles
Define a contour in a subprogram and list it in Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 28 CYLINDER SURFACE
Milling depth: Q1
Plunging depth: Q10
Slot width: Q20
Tolerance: Q21
table.
table.
Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY can have only one label number.
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SURFACE Cycle.

GEOMETRY
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 29 CYLINDER SURFACE RIDGE
Milling depth: Q1
Plunging depth: Q10
Feed rate for roughing: Q12
Ridge width: Q20
table.
table.
number.
SL Cycles
Cycle 29 CYLINDER SURFACE enables you to program a ridge in only two

axes, and then machine it on a cylindrical surface without distorting the
angle of the slot walls.
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the machine tool builder for the use of the 39 CYL SURFACE
CONTOUR Cycle.
Cycle 39 CYL SURFACE CONTOUR enables you to program an open contour
in only two axes, as if in a plane. The TNC then converts it for a cylindrical
surface.
SL Cycles

GEOMETRY
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 39 CYLINDER SURFACE CONTOUR
Milling depth: Q1
Plunging depth: Q10
table.
table.
number.
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Overview
Available cycles
30
1
Page
RUN 3-D DATA
83
230
MULTIPASS MILLING
84
231
RULED SURFACE
85
232
FACE MILLING
86
Z
12
13
3-D DATA (Cycle 14)

This cycle requires a center-cut end mill as per DIN 844.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 30 3-D DATA

Program name for digitized data
Minimum point of range
Maximum point of range
Set-up clearance: 1
Plunging depth: 2
Feed rate for plunging: 3
Feed rate: 4
Miscellaneous function M.
Cycles for Multipass Milling
Y
MAX
14
MIN
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From the current position, the TNC positions the tool at the
starting point, first in the working plane and then in the tool
axis. Pre-position the tool in such a way that no collision
between tool and clamping devices can occur.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 230 MULTIPASS MILLING

Starting point in 3rd axis: Q227
Number of cuts: Q240
Stepover feed rate: Q209
Q206
Z
Q200
Q227
X
Y
Q207
N = Q240
Q219
MULTIPASS MILLING (Cycle 230)
Q209
Q226
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Q225
Q218
From the current position, the TNC positions the tool at the
starting point (point 1), first in the working plane and then in
the tool axis. Pre-position the tool in such a way that no
collision between tool and clamping devices can occur.
Q236
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 231 RULED SURFACE

2nd point in 1st axis: Q228
2nd point in 2nd axis: Q229
2nd point in 3rd axis: Q230
3rd point in 1st axis: Q232
3rd point in 2nd axis: Q232
3rd point in 3rd axis: Q233
4th point in 1st axis: Q234
4th point in 2nd axis: Q235
4th point in 3rd axis: Q236
Number of cuts: Q240
Q233
Q227
Q230
Q228
Q231
Q234
Q225
RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231)
Y
Q235
Q232
N = Q240
Q229
Q226
Q207
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Enter the 2nd set-up clearance in Q204 so that no collision

between tool and clamping devices can occur.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 232 FACE MILLING

Machining strategy: Q389
End point in 3rd axis: Q386
Maximum plunging depth: Q202
Max. path overlap factor: Q370
Lateral set-up clearance: Q357
Q219
FACE MILLING (Cycle 232)
Q226
Q225
Q218
Z
Q204
Q200
Q202
Q369
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Overview
Cycles for coordinate transformation are used to shift, mirror, rotate (in
the plane), tilt (out of the plane), reduce and enlarge contours.
Available cycles
7
247
Page
DATUM SHIFT
88
DATUM SETTING
89
MIRROR IMAGE
90
10
ROTATION
91
11
SCALING
92
26
AXIS-SPEC. SCALING
93
19
WORKING PLANE (Software Option)
94
Coordinate Transformation
Cycles
Coordinate Transformation Cycles
Cycles for coordinate transformation are effective upon definition until

they are reset or redefined. The original contour should be defined in a
subprogram. Input values can be both absolute and incremental.
87
DATUM SHIFT (Cycle 7)
Cycles
88
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 7 DATUM SHIFT

Enter the coordinates of the new datum or the number of the datum
from the datum table.
To cancel a datum shift: Re-enter the cycle definition with the input value 0.
13 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT
14 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+60
16 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z-5
15 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+40
When combining transformations, the datum shift must be
programmed before the other transformations.
X
X
DATUM SETTING (Cycle 247)

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 247 DATUM SETTING
Number for datum: Q339. Enter the number of the new datum from
the preset table.
Z
Y
13 CYCL DEF 247 DATUM SETTING

Q339=4
;DATUM NUMBER
When activating a datum from the preset table, the TNC

resets all coordinate transformations that were activated
with the following cycles:
Cycle 7, Datum Shift
Cycle 8, Mirror Image
Cycle 10, Rotation
Cycle 11, Scaling
Cycle 26, Axis-Specific Scaling
Cycles
However, the coordinate transformation from Cycle 19,

Tilted Working Plane, remains active.
If you activate preset number 0 (line 0), then you activate the
datum that you last set by hand in a manual operating mode.
Cycle 247 is not functional in Test Run mode.
89
MIRROR IMAGE (Cycle 8)

Cycles
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE

Enter the mirrored axis: X or Y or X and Y
To reset the mirror image, re-enter the cycle definition with NO ENT.
15 CALL LBL1

19 CYCL DEF 8.0 MIRROR IMAGE
20 CYCL DEF 8.1 Y
21 CALL LBL1
The tool axis cannot be mirrored.
The cycle always mirrors the original contour (in this
example in subprogram LBL1).
90
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 10 ROTATION

Enter the rotation angle:
Input range: 360 to +360
Reference axis for the rotation angle
Working plane
Ref. axis and 0 direction
X/Y
Y/Z
Z/X
X
Y
Z
To cancel a rotation: Re-enter the cycle definition with the rotation angle
0.
12 CALL LBL1
Y
Y
X
35
40
60
Cycles
ROTATION (Cycle 10)

16 CYCL DEF 10.0 ROTATION
17 CYCL DEF 10.1 ROT+35
18 CALL LBL1
91
SCALING FACTOR (Cycle 11)

Y
Cycles
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 11 SCALING FACTOR

Enter the scaling factor (SCL):
Input range: 0.000 001 to 99.999 999
Reduction... SCL<1
Enlargement... SCL>1
To cancel the scaling: Re-enter the cycle definition with SCL1.
11 CALL LBL1
(22.5)
40
30
(27)

15 CYCL DEF 11.0 SCALING FACTOR
16 CYCL DEF 11.1 SCL 0.75
17 CALL LBL1
SCALING FACTOR can be effective in the working plane only
or in all three main axes (depending on MP7410).
92
36
60
AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING FACTOR (Cycle 26)

CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING
Axis and scaling factor: Enter the coordinate axes as well as the
factors involved in enlarging or reducing.
Center coordinates: Enter the center of the enlargement or
reduction.
To cancel the AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING, re-enter the cycle definition
assigning the factor 1 to the affected axes.
CC
20
Coordinate axes sharing coordinates for arcs must be

enlarged or reduced by the same factor.
25 CALL LBL1
26 CYCL DEF 26.0 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING
15
Cycles
27 CYCL DEF 26.1 X 1.4 Y 0.6 CCX+15 CCY+20

28 CALL LBL1
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Cycles
WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, Software Option)

the machine tool builder in order to tilt the WORKING
PLANE.
Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE supports machining operations with a swivel

head and/or tilting table.
Call the tool.

Retract the tool in the tool axis (to prevent collision)
If required, use an L block to position the rotary axes to the desired
angle
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE
Enter the tilt angle of the corresponding axis or angle in space
If required, enter the feed rate of the rotary axes during automatic
positioning
If required, enter the set-up clearance
Activate compensation: move all the axes
Program the contour as if the plane were not tilted
To cancel the WORKING PLANE cycle, re-enter the cycle definition with
a 0 angle.
Y'
4 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2500

5 L Z+350 R0 FMAX
6 L B+10 C+90 R0 FMAX
7 CYCL DEF 19.0 WORKING PLANE
8 CYCL DEF 19.1 B+10 C+90 F1000 ABST 50
94
X'
Special Cycles
Overview
9
12
Page
DWELL TIME
96
PGM CALL
96
13
ORIENTATION
97
32
TOLERANCE
98
Special Cycles
Available cycles
95
DWELL TIME (Cycle 9)

This causes the execution of the next block within a running program to
be delayed by the programmed DWELL TIME.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 9 DWELL TIME

Enter the dwell time in seconds
48 CYCL DEF 9.0 DWELL TIME
Special Cycles
49 CYCL DEF 9.1 DWELL 0.5
PGM CALL (Cycle 12)
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 12 PGM CALL

Enter the name of the program to be called
Cycle 12 PGM CALL must be called to become active.
7 CYCL DEF 12.0 PGM CALL

8 CYCL DEF 12.1 LOT31
9 L X+37.5 Y-12 R0 FMAX M99
CYCL DEF 12.0

PGM CALL
CYCL DEF 12.1

LOT31
BEGIN PGM
LOT31 MM
9 ... M99
END PGM
96

the machine tool builder for the ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP.
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 13 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP

Enter the orientation angle referenced to the angle reference axis of
the working plane:
Input range: 0 to 360
Input resolution: 0.1
Call the cycle with M19 or M20.
12 CYCL DEF 13.0 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP
13 CYCL DEF 13.1 ANGLE 90
Special Cycles
ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP (Cycle 13)
97
TOLERANCE (Cycle 32)
The TNC and the machine tool must be prepared for fast
contour milling by the machine tool builder.
Special Cycles
Cycle 32 TOLERANCE is effective immediately upon

definition.
The TNC automatically smoothens the contour between two path
elements (whether compensated or not). The tool has constant contact
with the workpiece surface. If necessary, the TNC automatically reduces
the programmed feed rate so that the program can be machined at the
fastest possible speed without short pauses for computing time.
A contour deviation results from the smoothing. The size of this deviation
(TOLERANCE VALUE) is set in a machine parameter by the machine
manufacturer. You can change the pre-set tolerance value with Cycle 32
(see figure at top right).
98
CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 32 TOLERANCE

Tolerance T: Permissible contour deviation in mm
Finishing/Roughing: (software option)
Select the filter setting
0: Milling with increased contour accuracy
1: Milling at increased feed rate
Tolerance for rotary axes: (software option)
Permissible position error of rotary axes in degrees with active
M128.
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
the machine tool builder for tilting with the PLANE function.
The PLANE function is a powerful function for defining tilted working
planes in various manners.
All PLANE functions available on the TNC describe the desired working
plane independently of the rotary axes actually present on your machine.
The following possibilities are available:
Available plane definitions
Page
Space-angle definition
100
Projection angle definition
101
Euler angle definition
102
Vector definition
103
Points definition
104
Incremental spatial angle
105
Axis angle
106
Reset the plane definition
107
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
Overview
99
Space Angle Definition (PLANE SPATIAL)
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
Press SPECIAL TNC FUNCTIONS

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE SPATIAL
Spatial angle A?: Rotational angle SPA around the fixed machine
axis X (see figure at top right).
Space angle B?: Rotational angle SPB around the fixed machine axis
Y (see figure at top right).
Space angle C?: Rotational angle SPC around the fixed machine axis
Z (see figure at lower right).
Continue with the positioning properties (see Automatic Positioning
(MOVE/STAY/TURN) on page 108).
5 PLANE SPATIAL SPA+27 SPB+0 SPC+45 MOVE DIST10 F500 SEQBefore programming, note the following
You must always define the three space angles SPA, SPB,
and SPC, even if one of them = 0.
The sequence of the rotations described above is
independent of the active tool axis.
100

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE PROJECTED
Proj. angle 1st coordinate plane?: Projected angle of the tilted
machining plane in the 1st coordinate plane of the fixed machine
coordinate system (see figure at top right)
Proj. angle 2nd coordinate plane?: Projected angle in the 2nd
coordinate plane of the fixed machine coordinate system (see figure
at top right)
ROT angle of the tilted plane?: Rotation of the tilted coordinate
system around the tilted tool axis (corresponds to a rotation with
Cycle 10 ROTATION, see figure at lower right)
5 PLANE PROJECTED PROPR+24 PROMIN+24 PROROT+30 MOVE DIST10
F500
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
Projection Angle Definition (PLANE PROJECTED)
Before programming, note the following

You can only use projection angles if a rectangular cuboid is
to be machined. Otherwise distortions could occur on the
workpiece.
101
Euler Angles Definition (PLANE EULER)
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE EULER
Rot. angle main coordinate plane?: Rotary angle EULPR around the
Z axis (see figure at top right).
Tilting angle tool axis?: Tilting angle EULNUT of the coordinate
system around the X axis shifted by the precession angle (see figure
at lower right)
ROT angle of the tilted plane?: Rotation EULROT of the tilted
coordinate system around the tilted Z axis (corresponds to a rotation
with Cycle 10 ROTATION). Use the rotation angle to simply define
the direction of the X axis in the tilted machining plane
5 PLANE EULER EULPR+45 EULNU20 EULROT22 MOVE DIST10 F500
The sequence of the rotations is independent of the active
tool axis.
102

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE VECTOR
X component of base vector?: X component BX of the base vector
B (see figure at top right)
Y component of base vector?: Y component BY of the base vector
Z component of base vector?: Z component BZ of the base vector
X component of normal vector?: X component NX of the normal
vector N (see figure at lower right)
Y component of normal vector?: Y component NY of the normal
vector N (see figure at lower right)
Z component of normal vector?: Z component NZ of the normal
vector N
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
Vector Definition (PLANE VECTOR)
5 PLANE VECTOR BX0.8 BY-0.4 BZ0.4472 NX0.2 NY0.2 NZ0.9592 MOVE DIST10 F500
The TNC calculates standardized vectors from the values you
enter.
103
Points Definition (PLANE POINTS)
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)

Press TILT WORKING PLANE, and then PLANE POINTS
X coordinate of 1st plane point?: X coordinate P1X
Y coordinate of 1st plane point?: Y coordinate P1Y
Z coordinate of 1st plane point?: Z coordinate P1Z
X coordinate of 2nd plane point?: X coordinate P2X
Y coordinate of 2nd plane point?: Y coordinate P2Y
Z coordinate of 2nd plane point?: Z coordinate P2Z
X coordinate of 3rd plane point?: X coordinate P3X
Y coordinate of 3rd plane point?: Y coordinate P3Y
Z coordinate of 3rd plane point?: Z coordinate P3Z
5 POINTS P1X+0 P1Y+0 P1Z+20 P2X+30 P2Y+31 P2Z+20
P3X+0 P3Y+41 P3Z+32.5 MOVE DIST10 F500
The connection from Point 1 to Point 2 determines the
direction of the tilted principal axis (X for tool axis Z).
The three points define the slope of the plane. The position
of the active datum is not changed by the TNC.
104

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE RELATIVE
Incremental angle?: Space angle about which the active machining
plane is to be rotated additionally (see figure at right). Use a soft key
to select the axis to be rotated about.
5 PLANE RELATIV SPB-45 MOVE DIST10 F500 SEQBefore programming, note the following
The defined angle is always effective in respect to the active
working plane, irrespective of the function you have used to
activate it.
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
Incremental Space Angle (PLANE RELATIVE)
You can program any number of PLANE RELATIVE functions in

a row.
If you want to return to the machining plane that was active
before the PLANE RELATIVE function, define the PLANE
RELATIVE function again with the same angle but with the
opposite algebraic sign.
If you use the PLANE RELATIVE function on an untilted
machining plane, then you simply rotate the untilted plane
about the space angle defined in the PLANE function.
105
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
Axis angle definition (PLANE AXIAL)
106

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE AXIAL
Axis angle A?: Position of the A axis to which the TNC is to position
Axis angle B?: Position of the B axis to which the TNC is to position
Axis angle C?: Position of the C axis to which the TNC is to position
5 PLANE AXIAL B+90 MOVE DIST10 F500 SEQ+
You can only define rotary axes that are actually present on
the machine.
Resetting the Plane Definition (PLANE RESET)

Press TILT MACHINING PLANE, and then PLANE RESET
5 PLANE RESET MOVE DIST10 F500 SEQBefore programming, note the following
The PLANE RESET function resets the current PLANE
functionor an active Cycle 19completely (angles = 0 and
function is inactive). It does not need to be defined more than
once.
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
107
Automatic Positioning (MOVE/STAY/TURN)

After you have entered all parameters for the plane definition, you must
specify how the rotary axes will be positioned to the calculated axis
values:
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
The PLANE function is to automatically position the rotary

axes to the calculated position values. The position of the
tool relative to the workpiece is to remain the same. The
TNC carries out a compensation movement in the linear
axes.
The PLANE function is to automatically position the rotary
axes to the calculated position values, but only the rotary
axes are positioned. The TNC does not carry out a
compensation movement in the linear axes.
You will position the rotary axes later in a separate
positioning block.
If you select either the MOVE or the TURN option (PLANE function is to
position the axes automatically), then the following two parameters must
still be defined:
108
Dist. tool tip center of rot. (incremental): The TNC tilts the tool
(or table) relative to the tool tip. The DISTANCE parameter shifts the
center of rotation of the positioning movement relative to the current
position of the tool tip.
Feed rate ? F=: Contour speed at which the tool should be positioned.
Select a Possible Solution (SEQ +/)
Use the SEQ switch to specify which possibility the TNC should use:
SEQ+ positions the master axis so that it assumes a positive angle. The
master axis is the 2nd rotary axis from the table, or the 1st axis from
the tool (depending on the machine configuration (see figure at top
right)).
SEQ positions the master axis so that it assumes a negative angle.
If the solution you chose with SEQ is not within the machines range of
traverse, the TNC displays the Entered angle not permitted error
message.
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
The position you define for the machining plane is used by the TNC to
calculate the appropriate positioning of the rotary axes present on the
machine. In general there are always two solution possibilities.
109
Selection of the Type of Transformation

On machines with C-rotary tables, a function is available for specifying
the type of transformation:
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
110
COORD ROT specifies that the PLANE function should only

rotate the coordinate system to the defined tilting angle. The
rotary table is not moved; the compensation is purely
mathematical.
TABLE ROT specifies that the PLANE function should position
the rotary table to the defined tilting angle. Compensation
results from rotating the workpiece.
Inclined-Tool Machining in the Tilted Plane
Inclined-tool machining via incremental traverse of a rotary axis

Inclined-tool machining via normal vectors
Inclined-tool machining in a tilted machining plane only
functions with spherical cutters.
With 45 swivel heads and tilting tables you can also
define the incline angle as a space angle. Use the function
FUNCTION TCPM for this.
IB
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
In combination with M128 and the new PLANE functions, inclined-tool

machining in a tilted machining plane is now possible. Two possibilities
are available for definition:
111
DXF Data Processing (Software Option)
The PLANE Function

(Software Option 1)
DXF files created in a CAD system can be opened directly by the TNC, in
order to extract contours or machining positions, and save them as
conversational programs or as point files.
112
Plain-language programs acquired in this manner can also be run by older

TNC controls, since these contour programs contain only L and CC-/CP
blocks.
Show or hide the DXF layer to display only the essential

drawing data
Shift the drawing datum of the DXF file to a suitable position
on the workpiece
Activate the mode for selecting a contour. It is possible to
part, shorten or lengthen contours
Activate the mode for selecting machining positions.
Capture positions by mouse click
Deselect already selected contours or positions
Save selected contours or positions in a separate file
See Graphics and Status Displays
Defining the Workpiece in the Graphics Window

The dialog prompt for the BLK-FORM appears automatically whenever
you create a new part program.
Create a new program or, if you are already in a program, press the soft
key BLK FORM
Spindle axis
MIN and MAX point
The following is a selection of frequently needed functions.
Graphics and Status Displays
Programming Graphics
Select the PROGRAM+GRAPHICS layout.
The TNC can generate a two-dimensional graphic of the contour while

you are programming it:
Automatic graphic generation during programming
Manually start graphic generation
Generate interactive graphics blockwise
113
Test Graphics and Execution Graphics
114
Select the GRAPHICS or PROGRAM+GRAPHICS layout.
In the test run and program run modes the TNC can graphically simulate
the machining process. The following display types are available via soft
key:
Plan view
Projection in three planes
3-D view
High-resolution 3-D view
Select the PROGRAM+STATUS or POSITION+STATUS

layout.
In the program run modes a window in the lower part of the screen
shows information on
Tool position
Feed rate
Active miscellaneous functions
Further status information is available via soft key for display in an
additional window:
Activate Overview tab: Display of the most important status

information
Activate POS tab: Display of positions
Activate TOOL tab: Display of tool data
Activate TRANS tab: Display of active coordinate

transformations
Shift tabs to the left
Shift tabs to the right
Status Displays
115
DIN/ISO Programming
DIN/ISO Programming
Programming tool movements with

Cartesian coordinates
G00
G01
G02
G03
G05
G06
G07*
Linear motion at rapid traverse

Straight movement
Circular motion, clockwise
Circular motion, counterclockwise
Circular motion without directional data
Circular motion with tangential contour
connection
Paraxial positioning block
Programming tool movements with

Polar coordinates
G10
G11
G12
G13
G15
G16
Linear motion at rapid traverse

Straight movement
Circular motion, clockwise
Circular motion, counterclockwise
Circular motion without directional data
Circular motion with tangential contour
connection
*) Non-modal function
116
Drilling cycles
G240
Centering
G200
Drilling
G201
Reaming
G202
Boring
G203
Universal drilling
G204
Back boring
G205
Universal pecking
G208
Helical finish milling
G206
Tapping NEW
G207
Rigid tapping (controlled spindle) NEW
G209
Tapping with chip breaking
G240
G262
G263
G264
G265
G267
Centering
Thread milling
Thread milling/countersinking
Thread drilling/milling
Helical thread drilling/milling
External thread milling
SL cycles group II
G251
G252
G253
G254
G256
G257
G37
G120
G121
G122
G123
G124
G125
G127
G128
G129
G139
G270
Rectangular pocket, complete

Circular pocket, complete
Slot, complete
Circular slot, complete
Machine rectangular studs
Machine circular studs
Hole pattern
G220
G221
Circular hole pattern

Linear hole pattern
Define contour subprogram

Contour data
Pilot drilling
Rough-out
Floor finishing
Side finishing
Contour train
Cylinder surface (software option)
Cylinder surface slot milling (software option)
Cylinder surface ridge milling (software option)
Cylinder surface contour milling (software option)
Contour train data
DIN/ISO Programming
Pockets, studs and slots
Multipass milling
G60
G230
G231
G232
3-D data
Multipass milling
Ruled surface
Face milling
117
DIN/ISO Programming
Touch probe cycles

G55*
G400*
G401*
G402*
G403*
G404*
G405*
Measure coordinates
Basic rotation over 2 points
Basic rotation over 2 holes
Basic rotation over 2 studs
Basic rotation over a rotary table
Set basic rotation
Basic rotation over a rotary table Hole center
G408*
G409*
Slot center reference point

Reference point at center of ridge
G410*
G411*
G412*
G413*
G414*
G415*
G416*
G417*
G418*
G419*
Datum at center of rectangular pocket

Datum at center of rectangular stud
Datum at center of hole
Datum at center of circular stud
Datum at outside corner
Datum at inside corner
Datum at center of bolt hole circle
Datum in touch probe axis
Datum at center of 4 holes
Datum in single axis
118
Touch probe cycles

G420*
Measure angle
G421*
Measure hole
G422*
Measure circular stud
G423*
Measure rectangular pocket
G424*
Measure rectangular stud
G425*
Measure slot width
G426*
Measure ridge width
G427*
Measure any coordinate
G430*
Measure bolt hole circle
G431*
Measure plane
G440*
Thermal compensation
G450*
Save kinematics (option)
G451*
Measure kinematics (option)
G480*
Calibrating the TT
G481*
Tool length measurement
G482*
Measure tool radius
G483*
Measure tool length and radius
G53
G54
G247
G28
G73
G72
G80
Datum shift in datum table

Enter datum shift directly
Datum setting
Mirror image of contours
Rotate coordinate system
Scaling factor: reduce or enlarge contours
Working plane (software option)
Special cycles
G04*
G36
G39
G79*
G62
Dwell time
Oriented Spindle Stop
Designating a program as a cycle
Cycle call
Tolerance (software option)
DIN/ISO Programming
Coordinate transformation cycles
119
DIN/ISO Programming
Define machining plane
Dimensions
G17
G18
G19
G20
G90
G91
Working plane X/Y, tool axis Z

Working plane Z/X, tool axis Y
Working plane Y/Z, tool axis X
Fourth axis is tool axis
Chamfer, rounding, approach /depart contour

G24*
G25*
G26*
G27*
Chamfer with length R

Corner rounding with radius R
Tangential contour approach on arc with radius R
Tangential contour departure on arc with radius R
Unit of measure (at beginning of program)

G70
G71
Unit of measure: Inch

Unit of measure: mm
Blank form definition for graphics

G30
G31
Set the working plane, MIN point coordinates

Dimensional data (with G90, G91), coordinates of
the MAX point
Tool definition
G99*
Tool definition in the program with length L and

radius R
Tool radius compensation

G40
G41
G42
G43
G44
No radius compensation
Tool radius compensation, left of the contour
Tool radius compensation, right of the contour
Paraxial radius compensation: the path is
lengthened
Paraxial radius compensation: the path is
shortened
120
Absolute dimensions
Incremental (chain) dimensions
Other G functions
G29
G38
G51*
G98*
Assume the last position as the pole

Stop program run
Call next tool number (only with central tool file)
Set marker (label number)
D00
D01
D02
D03
D04
D05
D06
D07
D08
D09
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D15
D19
Assign a numerical value

Calculate and assign the sum of two values
Calculates and assigns the difference of two
values.
Calculates and assigns the product of two values.
Calculate and assign the quotient of two values
Calculate and assign the square root of a number
Calculate the sine of an angle in degrees and
assign it to a parameter
Calculate the cosine of an angle in degrees and
Calculate and assign the square root of the sum of
two squares (Pythagorean theorem)
If equal, jump to the given label
If not equal, jump to the given label
If greater than, jump to the given label
If less than, jump to the given label
Calculate the angle from the arc tangent of two
sides or from the sine and cosine of the angle and
Output text to screen
Output text or parameter contents through the
data interface
Transmit numerical values or Q parameters to the
PLC
DIN/ISO Programming
Q parameter functions
121
DIN/ISO Programming
Addresses
122
%
A
B
C
D
E
F
F
F
G
H
H
I
J
K
L
L
L
M
N
P
P
Q
Program beginning
Swiveling axis around X
Swiveling axis around Y
Rotary axis around Z
Define Q-parameter functions
Tolerance for rounding arc with M112
Feed rate in mm/min for positioning blocks
Dwell time in seconds with G04
Scaling factor with G72
G function (see list of G functions)
Polar coordinate angle
Rotation angle with G73
X coordinate of the circle center/pole
Y coordinate of the circle center/pole
Z coordinate of the circle center/pole
Set marker (label number) with G98
Jump to a marker (label number)
Tool length with G99
Miscellaneous function
Block number
Cycle parameter with machining cycles
Value or Q parameter for Q-parameter definitions
Variable Q parameter
R
R
R
R
R
S
S
T
T
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
*
Polar coordinate radius with G10/G11/G12/G13/

G15/G16
Circular radius with G02/G03/G05
Rounding radius with G25/G26/G27
Chamfer length with G24
Tool radius with G99
Spindle speed in rpm
Angle for spindle orientation with G36
Tool number with G99
Tool call
Call next tool with G51
Parallel axis to X
Parallel axis to Y
Parallel axis to Z
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
Character for end of block
M00
M01
M02
M03
M04
M05
M06
M08
M09
M13
M14
M30
M89
M90
M91
Stop program run/Spindle stop/Coolant off

Optional program-run interruption
Stop program run/Stop spindle/Coolant off/Jump
back to block1/Clear status display
Spindle ON clockwise
Spindle ON counterclockwise
Spindle stop
Tool change/Stop program run (depending on
MPs)/Spindle stop
Coolant ON
Coolant OFF
Spindle ON clockwise/Coolant ON
Spindle ON counterclockwise/Coolant ON
Same function as M02
Vacant miscellaneous function or cycle call,
modally effective (depending on MPs)
Constant contouring speed at corners (effective
only in lag mode)
Within the positioning block: Coordinates are
referenced to machine datum
M92
M93
M94
M95
M96
M97
M98
M99
M101
M102
M103
M104
M105
M106
M107
M108
Within the positioning block: Coordinates are

referenced to a position defined by the machine
manufacturer
Reserved
Reduce display of rotary axis to value under 360
Reserved
Reserved
Machine small contour steps
Suspend tool path compensation
Cycle call, non-modal
Automatic tool change after tool lifetime expires
Reset M101
Reduce plunging feed rate to factor F
Reactivate most recently defined datum
Machining with second kV factor
Machining with first kV factor
See Users Manual
Cancel M107
Miscellaneous Functions M
123
M109
M110
M111
M114
M115
M116
M117
M118
M120
M124
M126
M127
M128
M129
1)
124
Constant contouring speed of tool cutting edge

on arcs (increase and decrease feed rate)
Constant contouring speed of tool cutting edge
on arcs (only feed-rate decrease)
Cancel M109/M110
Automatic compensation of machine geometry
when working with tilted axes (software option)
Reset M114
Feed rate for rotary axes in mm/min (software
option)
Cancel M116
Superimpose handwheel positioning during
program run
Pre-calculate radius-compensated position (LOOK
AHEAD)
Do not include points when executing noncompensated line blocks
Shortest-path traverse of rotary axes
Reset M126
Maintain the position of the tool tip when
positioning with tilted axes (TCPM)1)
(software option)
Reset M128
TCPM: Tool Center Point Management
M130
M134
M135
M136
M137
M138
M140
M141
M142
M143
M144
M145
M148
M149
M150
M200
.
.
.
M204
Within the positioning block: Points are

referenced to the untilted coordinate system
Exact stop for positioning with rotary axes
Reset M134
Feed rate F in millimeters per spindle revolution
Feed rate F in millimeters per minute
Selection of tilted axes for M114, M128 and the
Tilt Working Plane cycle
Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis
direction
Suppress touch probe monitoring
Delete modal program information
Delete basic rotation
Compensating the machines kinematic
configuration for ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at
end of block (software option)
Reset M144
Automatically retract tool from the contour at an
NC stop
Reset M148
Suppress limit-switch error message
Miscellaneous functions for laser cutting
machines
(see the Users Manual).
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What does the Pilot guide cover?

What does the Pilot guide cover?

What symbols are used in the Pilot and what do they denote?

What symbols are used in the Pilot and what do they denote?

Pilot

... is your concise programming guide for the HEIDENHAIN

iTNC 530, export version

iTNC 530 with Windows XP

iTNC 530 with Windows XP,

iTNC 530 programming station

Warning: danger for the user or machine!

The TNC and the machine tool must be prepared by

Chapter in the User's Manual where you will find

The Pilot .....................................................................................................................................................................

Contour Approach and Departure ...............................................................................................................................

Path Functions ............................................................................................................................................................

FK Free Contour Programming ...................................................................................................................................

Subprograms and Program Section Repeats ..............................................................................................................

Working with Cycles ...................................................................................................................................................

Cycles for Drilling, Tapping and Thread Milling ...........................................................................................................

Pockets, Studs and Slots ............................................................................................................................................

Hole Pattern ...............................................................................................................................................................

Cycles for Multipass Milling .......................................................................................................................................

Coordinate Transformation Cycles .............................................................................................................................

Special Cycles ...........................................................................................................................................................

The PLANE Function (Software Option 1) ..................................................................................................................

Graphics and Status Displays .....................................................................................................................................

DIN/ISO Programming ................................................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous Functions M ........................................................................................................................................

See table at right

Files in the TNC

Initiating a New Part Program

Select the directory in which the program is stored

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-50

Choosing the Screen Layout

Show soft keys for setting the screen layout

Positioning with Manual

Program at left, status at right

Program Run, Full

Program at left, status at right

Program at left, active

Programming and Editing

Program at left, 3-D line

Absolute Cartesian Coordinates

Programmable NC axes in an NC block

Incremental Cartesian Coordinates

Circle Center and Pole: CC

The circle center CC must be entered to program circular tool movements

An absolutely defined circle center or pole CC is always measured from

Angle Reference Axis

Anglessuch as a polar coordinate angle PA or an angle of rotation ROT

Ref. axis and 0 direction

Press the P key

Polar coordinate radius PR = Distance of the position to the pole CC

in a tool table (centrally, Program TOOL.T)

X/Y/Z: Tool axis.

DL (e.g. to compensate wear)

3 TOOL DEF 6 L+7.5 R+3