User s Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Format. itnc 530. NC Software xx xx xx xx

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1 User s Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Format itnc 530 NC Software xx xx xx xx English (en) 6/2005

2 Controls on the visual display unit Split screen layout Switch between machining or programming modes Soft keys for selecting functions in screen Switch the soft-key rows Typewriter keyboard for entering letters and symbols File names Comments Machine operating modes Manual Operation Electronic Handwheel ISO programs Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI) Program Run, Single Block Program Run, Full Sequence Programming modes Programming and Editing Test Run Program/file management, TNC functions Select or delete programs and files External data transfer Define program call, select datum and point tables MOD functions Display help texts for NC error messages Display all current error messages Pocket calculator Moving the highlight, going directly to blocks, cycles and parameter functions Move highlight Go directly to blocks, cycles and parameter functions Override control knobs for feed rate/spindle speed Programming path movements Approach/depart contour FK free contour programming Straight line Circle center/pole for polar coordinates Circular arc with center Circular arc with radius Circular arc with tangential connection Chamfer Corner rounding Tool functions Enter and call tool length and radius Cycles, subprograms and program section repeats Define and call cycles Enter and call labels for subprogramming and program section repeats Program stop in a program Define touch probe cycles Coordinate axes and numbers: Entering and editing Select coordinate axes or... enter them into the program... Decimal point Numbers Change arithmetic sign Polar coordinates Incremental dimensions Q parameter programming/q parameter status Assume actual position or values from calculator Skip dialog questions, delete words Confirm entry and resume dialog Conclude block, exit entry Clear numerical entry or clear TNC error message F % S % Abort dialog, delete program section

3 1 Introduction The itnc Programming: HEIDENHAIN conversational and ISO formats Compatibility Visual Display Unit and Keyboard Visual display unit Screen layout Keyboard Modes of Operation Manual Operation and Electronic Handwheel Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI) Programming and editing Test Run Program Run, Full Sequence and Program Run, Single Block Status Displays General status display Additional status displays Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D Touch Probes and Electronic Handwheels D touch probes HR electronic handwheels HEIDENHAIN itnc

4 2 Manual Operation and Setup Switch-On, Switch-Off Switch-on Switch-off Moving the Machine Axes Note To traverse with the machine axis direction buttons: Incremental jog positioning Traversing with the HR 410 electronic handwheel HR 420 Electronic Handwheel Spindle Speed S, Feed Rate F and Miscellaneous Functions M Function Entering values Changing the spindle speed and feed rate Datum Setting (Without a 3-D Touch Probe) Note Preparation Datum setting with axis keys Datum management with the preset table Tilting the Working Plane (Software Option 1) Application, function Traversing the reference points in tilted axes Setting the datum in a tilted coordinate system Datum setting on machines with rotary tables Datum setting on machines with spindle-head changing systems Position display in a tilted system Limitations on working with the tilting function Activating manual tilting Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI) Programming and Executing Simple Machining Operations Positioning with Manual Data Input (MDI) Protecting and erasing programs in $MDI

5 4 Fundamentals of NC, File Management, Programming Aids, Pallet Management Fundamentals Position encoders and reference marks Reference system Reference system on milling machines Polar coordinates Absolute and incremental workpiece positions Setting the datum File Management: Fundamentals Files Data backup Standard File Management Note Calling the file manager Selecting a file Deleting a file Copying a file Data transfer to or from an external data medium Selecting one of the last 10 files selected Renaming a file Protecting a file / Canceling file protection Advanced File Management Note Directories Paths Overview: Functions of the expanded file manager Calling the file manager Selecting drives, directories and files Creating a new directory (only possible on the drive TNC:\) Copying a single file Copying a directory Choosing one of the last 10 files selected Deleting a file Deleting a directory Tagging files Renaming a file Additional functions Data transfer to or from an external data medium Copying files into another directory The TNC in a Network HEIDENHAIN itnc

6 Creating and Writing Programs Organization of an NC program in HEIDENHAIN conversational format Defining the blank form BLK FORM Creating a new part program Programming tool movements in conversational format Actual position capture Editing a program The TNC search function Interactive Programming Graphics To generate/not generate graphics during programming: Generating a graphic for an existing program Block number display ON/OFF To erase the graphic: Magnifying or reducing a detail Structuring Programs Definition and applications Displaying the program structure window / Changing the active window Inserting a structuring block in the (left) program window Selecting blocks in the program structure window Adding Comments Function Entering comments during programming Inserting comments after program entry Entering a comment in a separate block Functions for editing of the comment Creating Text Files Function Opening and exiting text files Editing texts Erasing and inserting characters, words and lines Editing text blocks Finding text sections Integrated Pocket Calculator Operation

7 4.11 Immediate Help for NC Error Messages Displaying error messages Display HELP List of all current error messages Function Show error list Window contents Pallet Management Function Selecting a pallet table Leaving the pallet file Executing the pallet file Pallet Operation with Tool-Oriented Machining Function Selecting a pallet file Setting up the pallet file with the entry form Sequence of tool-oriented machining Leaving the pallet file Executing the pallet file HEIDENHAIN itnc

8 5 Programming: Tools Entering Tool-Related Data Feed rate F Spindle speed S Tool Data Requirements for tool compensation Tool numbers and tool names Tool length L Tool radius R Delta values for lengths and radii Entering tool data into the program Entering tool data in tables Using an external PC to overwrite individual tool data Pocket table for tool changer Calling tool data Tool change Tool Compensation Introduction Tool length compensation Tool radius compensation Three-Dimensional Tool Compensation (Software Option 2) Introduction Definition of a normalized vector Permissible tool forms Using other tools: Delta values D compensation without tool orientation Face Milling: 3-D compensation with and without tool orientation Peripheral Milling: 3-D radius compensation with workpiece orientation Working with Cutting Data Tables Note Applications Table for workpiece materials Table for tool cutting materials Table for cutting data Data required for the tool table Working with automatic speed / feed rate calculation Changing the table structure Data transfer from cutting data tables Configuration file TNC.SYS

9 6 Programming: Programming Contours Tool Movements Path functions FK Free Contour Programming Miscellaneous functions M Subprograms and Program Section Repeats Programming with Q parameters Fundamentals of Path Functions Programming tool movements for workpiece machining Contour Approach and Departure Overview: Types of paths for contour approach and departure Important positions for approach and departure Approaching on a straight line with tangential connection: APPR LT Approaching on a straight line perpendicular to the first contour point: APPR LN Approaching on a circular path with tangential connection: APPR CT Approaching on a circular arc with tangential connection from a straight line to the contour: APPR LCT Departing on a straight line with tangential connection: DEP LT Departing on a straight line perpendicular to the last contour point: DEP LN Departure on a circular path with tangential connection: DEP CT Departing on a circular arc tangentially connecting the contour and a straight line: DEP LCT Path Contours Cartesian Coordinates Overview of path functions Straight Line L Inserting a Chamfer CHF between Two Straight Lines Corner Rounding RND Circle center CC Circular path C around circle center CC Circular path CR with defined radius Circular Path CT with Tangential Connection HEIDENHAIN itnc

10 Path Contours Polar Coordinates Overview Polar coordinate origin: Pole CC Straight line LP Circular path CP around pole CC Circular Path CTP with Tangential Connection Helical interpolation Path Contours FK Free Contour Programming Fundamentals Graphics during FK programming Converting FK programs into HEIDENHAIN conversational format Initiating the FK dialog Free programming of straight lines Free programming of circular arcs Input possibilities Auxiliary points Relative data Contour Movements Spline Interpolation (Software Option 2) Function

11 7 Programming: Miscellaneous Functions Entering Miscellaneous Functions M and STOP Fundamentals Miscellaneous Functions for Program Run Control, Spindle and Coolant Overview Miscellaneous Functions for Coordinate Data Programming machine-referenced coordinates: M91/M Activating the most recently entered datum: M Moving to positions in a non-tilted coordinate system with a tilted working plane: M Miscellaneous Functions for Contouring Behavior Smoothing corners: M Insert rounding arc between straight lines: M Do not include points when executing non-compensated line blocks: M Machining small contour steps: M Machining open contours: M Feed rate factor for plunging movements: M Feed rate in millimeters per spindle revolution: M Feed rate for circular arcs: M109/M110/M Calculating the radius-compensated path in advance (LOOK AHEAD): M Superimposing handwheel positioning during program run: M Retraction from the contour in the tool-axis direction: M Suppressing touch probe monitoring: M Delete modal program information: M Delete basic rotation: M Automatically retract tool from the contour at an NC stop: M Miscellaneous Functions for Rotary Axes Feed rate in mm/min on rotary axes A, B, C: M116 (software option 1) Shorter-path traverse of rotary axes: M Reducing display of a rotary axis to a value less than 360 : M Automatic compensation of machine geometry when working with tilted axes: M114 (software option 2) Maintaining the position of the tool tip when positioning with tilted axes (TCPM): M128 (software option 2) Exact stop at corners with nontangential transitions: M Selecting tilting axes: M Compensating the machine s kinematic configuration for ACTUAL/NOMINAL positions at end of block: M144 (software option 2) Miscellaneous Functions for Laser Cutting Machines Principle Output the programmed voltage directly: M Output voltage as a function of distance: M Output voltage as a function of speed: M Output voltage as a function of time (time-dependent ramp): M Output voltage as a function of time (time-dependent pulse): M HEIDENHAIN itnc

12 8 Programming: Cycles Working with Cycles Machine-specific cycles Defining a cycle using soft keys Defining a cycle using the GOTO function Calling cycles Working with the secondary axes U/V/W Point Tables Function Creating a point table Selecting a point table in the program Calling a cycle in connection with point tables Cycles for Drilling, Tapping and Thread Milling Overview DRILLING (Cycle 200) REAMING (Cycle 201) BORING (Cycle 202) UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203) BACK BORING (Cycle 204) UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205) BORE MILLING (Cycle 208) TAPPING NEW with floating tap holder (Cycle 206) RIGID TAPPING without a floating tap holder NEW (Cycle 207) TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING (Cycle 209) Fundamentals of thread milling THREAD MILLING (Cycle 262) THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING (Cycle 263) THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 264) HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 265) OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING (Cycle 267) Cycles for Milling Pockets, Studs and Slots Overview RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251) CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252) SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253) CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254) POCKET FINISHING (Cycle 212) STUD FINISHING (Cycle 213) CIRCULAR POCKET FINISHING (Cycle 214) CIRCULAR STUD FINISHING (Cycle 215) SLOT (oblong hole) with reciprocating plunge-cut (Cycle 210) CIRCULAR SLOT (oblong hole) with reciprocating plunge-cut (Cycle 211)

13 8.5 Cycles for Machining Point Patterns Overview CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220) LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle 221) SL Cycles Fundamentals Overview of SL Cycles CONTOUR GEOMETRY (Cycle 14) Overlapping contours CONTOUR DATA (Cycle 20) PILOT DRILLING (Cycle 21) ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22) FLOOR FINISHING (Cycle 23) SIDE FINISHING (Cycle 24) CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle 25) CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27, software option 1) CYLINDER SURFACE slot milling (Cycle 28, software option 1) CYLINDER SURFACE ridge milling (Cycle 29, software option 1) CYLINDER SURFACE outside contour milling (Cycle 39, software option 1) SL Cycles with Contour Formula Fundamentals Selecting a program with contour definitions Defining contour descriptions Entering a contour formula Overlapping contours Contour machining with SL Cycles Cycles for Multipass Milling Overview D DATA (Cycle 30) MULTIPASS MILLING (Cycle 230) RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231) FACE MILLING (Cycle 232) HEIDENHAIN itnc

14 Coordinate Transformation Cycles Overview Effect of coordinate transformations DATUM SHIFT (Cycle 7) DATUM SHIFT with datum tables (Cycle 7) DATUM SETTING (Cycle 247) MIRROR IMAGE (Cycle 8) ROTATION (Cycle 10) SCALING FACTOR (Cycle 11) AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING (Cycle 26) WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, software option 1) Special Cycles DWELL TIME (Cycle 9) PROGRAM CALL (Cycle 12) ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP (Cycle 13) TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, software option 2)

15 9 Programming: Special Functions The PLANE Function: Tilting the Working Plane (Software Option 1) Introduction Define the PLANE function Position display Reset the PLANE function Defining the Machining Plane with Space Angles: PLANE SPATIAL Function Input parameters Defining the Machining Plane with Projection Angles: PROJECTED PLANE Function Input parameters Defining the Machining Plane with Euler Angles: EULER PLANE Function Input parameters Defining the Machining Plane with Two Vectors: VECTOR PLANE Function Input parameters Defining the Machining Plane via Three Points: POINTS PLANE Function Input parameters Defining the Machining Plane with a Single, Incremental Space Angle: PLANE RELATIVE Function Input parameters Abbreviations used Specifying the Positioning Behavior of the PLANE Function Overview Automatic positioning: MOVE/TURN/STAY (entry is mandatory) Selection of alternate tilting possibilities: SEQ +/ (entry optional) Selecting the type of transformation (entry optional) Inclined-Tool Machining in the Tilted Plane Function Inclined-tool machining via incremental traverse of a rotary axis Inclined-tool machining via normal vectors TCPM FUNCTION (Software Option 2) Function Mode of action of the programmed feed rate Interpretation of the programmed rotary axis coordinates Interpolation type between the starting and end position Reset FUNCION TCPM Generate Backward Program Function Prerequisites for the program to be converted Application example HEIDENHAIN itnc

16 10 Programming: Subprograms and Program Section Repeats Labeling Subprograms and Program Section Repeats Labels Subprograms Operating sequence Programming notes Programming a subprogram Calling a subprogram Program Section Repeats Label LBL Operating sequence Programming notes Programming a program section repeat Calling a program section repeat Separate Program as Subprogram Operating sequence Programming notes Calling any program as a subprogram Nesting Types of nesting Nesting depth Subprogram within a subprogram Repeating program section repeats Repeating a subprogram

17 11 Programming: Q Parameters Principle and Overview Programming notes Calling Q parameter functions Part Families Q Parameters in Place of Numerical Values Example NC blocks Example Describing Contours through Mathematical Operations Function Overview Programming fundamental operations Trigonometric Functions Definitions Programming trigonometric functions Calculating Circles Function If-Then Decisions with Q Parameters Function Unconditional jumps Programming If-Then decisions Abbreviations used: Checking and Changing Q Parameters Procedure Additional Functions Overview FN14: ERROR: Displaying error messages FN15: PRINT: Output of texts or Q parameter values FN16: F-PRINT: Formatted output of texts or Q parameter values FN18: SYS-DATUM READ Read system data FN19: PLC: Transferring values to the PLC FN20: WAIT FOR: NC and PLC synchronization FN 25: PRESET: Setting a new datum FN26:TABOPEN: Opening a freely definable table FN27: TABWRITE: Writing to a freely definable table FN28:TABREAD: Reading a freely definable table HEIDENHAIN itnc

18 Entering Formulas Directly Entering formulas Rules for formulas Programming example Preassigned Q Parameters Values from the PLC: Q100 to Q Active tool radius: Q Tool axis: Q Spindle status: Q Coolant on/off: Q Overlap factor: Q Unit of measurement for dimensions in the program: Q Tool length: Q Coordinates after probing during program run Deviation between actual value and nominal value during automatic tool measurement with the TT Tilting the working plane with mathematical angles: Rotary axis coordinates calculated by the TNC Measurement results from touch probe cycles (see also User s Manual for Touch Probe Cycles)

19 12 Test Run and Program Run Graphics Function Overview of display modes Plan view Projection in 3 planes D view Magnifying details Repeating graphic simulation Measuring the machining time Functions for Program Display Overview Test Run Function Program Run Function Running a part program Interrupting machining Moving the machine axes during an interruption Resuming program run after an interruption Mid-program startup (block scan) Returning to the contour Automatic Program Start Function Optional block skip Function Erasing the / character Optional program-run interruption Function HEIDENHAIN itnc

20 13 MOD Functions MOD functions Selecting the MOD functions Changing the settings Exiting the MOD functions Overview of MOD functions Software Numbers and Option Numbers Function Code Numbers Function Loading Service Packs Function Setting the Data Interfaces Function Setting the RS-232 interface Setting the RS-422 interface Setting the OPERATING MODE of the external device Setting the BAUD RATE Assign Software for data transfer Ethernet Interface Introduction Connection possibilities Connecting the itnc directly with a Windows PC Configuring the TNC Configuring PGM MGT Function Changing the PGM MGT setting Dependent files Machine-Specific User Parameters Function Showing the Workpiece in the Working Space Function Rotate the entire image

21 13.10 Position Display Types Function Unit of Measurement Function Select the Programming Language for $MDI Function Selecting the Axes for Generating L Blocks Function Enter the Axis Traverse Limits, Datum Display Function Working without additional traverse limits Find and enter the maximum traverse Datum display Displaying HELP Files Function Selecting HELP files Display operating times Function Teleservice Function Calling/exiting teleservice External Access Function HEIDENHAIN itnc

22 14 Tables and Overviews General User Parameters Input possibilities for machine parameters Selecting general user parameters Pin Layout and Connecting Cable for the Data Interfaces RS-232-C/V.24 interface for HEIDENHAIN devices Non-HEIDENHAIN devices RS-422/V.11 interface Ethernet interface RJ45 socket Technical Information Exchanging the Buffer Battery

23 15 itnc 530 with Windows 2000 (Option) Introduction End User License Agreement (EULA) for Windows Grant of software license General Information Specifications Starting an itnc 530 Application Logging on to Windows Logging on as a TNC user Logging on as a local administrator Switching Off the itnc Fundamentals Logging a user off Exiting the itnc application Shutting down Windows Network Settings Prerequisite Adjusting the network settings Controlling access Specifics About File Management The itnc drive Data transfer to the itnc HEIDENHAIN itnc

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