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4 Programming: Fundamentals of NC, File Management,
Programming Aids, Pallet Management
Creating a new part program
You always enter a part program in the Programming and Editing
mode of operation.
Program initiation in an example:
Select the Programming and Editing mode of
operation.
<
To call the file manager, press the PGM MGT
key.
<
Select the directory in which you wish to store the new program
File name = OLD.H
<
NEW
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.
Working spindle axis X/Y/Z ?
<
Enter the spindle axis.
Def BLK FORM: Min-corner ?
<
0
Enter in sequence the X, Y and Z coordinates of
the MIN point.
0
-40
Def BLK FORM: Max-corner ?
<
100
Enter in sequence the X, Y and Z coordinates of
the MAX point.
100
0
4.5 Creating and Writing Programs
If you do not wish to define a blank form,
cancel the dialog with the DEL key.
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