HEIDENHAIN TNC 620, User Manual

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Testing and running | Graphics (option 20)
6
Tool
Displaying the tool
If the
L
and
LCUTS
columns are defined in the tool table, the tool is
graphically displayed.
A realistic tool simulation may require additional
definitions (e.g., in the columns
LU
and
RN
for tool neck
surfaces).
Further information: "Entering tool data into the table", Page 135
The control displays the tool in various colors:
Turquoise: tool length
Red: length of cutting edge and tool is engaged
Blue: length of cutting edge and tool is retracted
Showing the tool paths
The control displays the following types of movement:
Soft key Function
Movements at rapid traverse and at the
programmed feed rate
Movements at the programmed feed rate
No movements
If you move at rapid traverse inside a workpiece, both
the movement and the workpiece are shown in red at the
respective location.
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