HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 User Manual

First Steps with the TNC 640 | Setting up tools
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1.5 Setting up tools
Selecting the correct operating mode
Tools are set up in the Manual operation mode:
Press the operating mode key
The control switches to the Manual operation
mode.
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the control
Further information: "Modes of operation", page 95
Preparing and measuring tools
Clamp the required tools in their tool holders
When measuring with an external tool presetter: Measure the
tools, note down the length and radius, or transfer them directly
to the machine through a transfer program
When measuring on the machine: store the tools in the tool
changer
Further information: "The pocket table TOOL_P.TCH",
page 86

HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Axes	Up to 18 axes
Interfaces	Ethernet, USB, RS-232
Spindle Control	Yes
PLC	Integrated
Storage	SSD
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	safety functions according to EN ISO 13849-1
Dimensions	Varies based on configuration
Weight	Varies based on configuration
Operating System	Windows