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Test Run and Program Run | Graphics
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HEIDENHAIN | TNC 640 | Conversational Programming User's Manual | 10/2017
19.1 Graphics
Application
In the
Program run, single block
and
Program run, full sequence
operating modes, as well as in the
Test Run
Operating Mode, the
control graphically simulates a machining operation.
The control features the following views:
Plan view
Projection in three planes
3-D view
In the
Test Run
operating mode, you can additionally
use the 3-D line graphics.
The graphic depicts the workpiece as if it were being machined
with a cylindrical end mill.
For active tool tables, the control also takes the entries in the
columns LCUTS, T-ANLGE, and R2 into consideration.
With the model type 3-D
graphic setting
and in turning mode
you also see the indexable inserts of the turning tools from
toolturn.trn
.
The control will not show a graphic if
the current program has no valid workpiece blank definition
no program is selected
with blank form definition with a subprogram, the BLK FORM
block was not yet run
The simulation of programs with 5-axis machining or
tilted machining might run at reduced speed. With the
MOD menu
Graphic settings
you and decrease the
Model quality
and in that way increase the speed of
simulation.
If you are using a TNC 640 with touch control, you can
replace some keystrokes with hand-to-screen contact.
Further information: "Operating the Touchscreen",
page 131