Heidenhain TNC 310 (286 140) Pilot User Manual Page 1

PilotTNC 3106/2000NC-Software286 140-xx

10FundamentalsTool numberTool lengthTool radius RProgram the tool length as its difference ∆L to the zero tool:∆L>0: The tool is longer than the

11Fundamentals S = Start; E = EndTool CompensationThe TNC compensates the length L and radius R of the tool duringmachining.Length compensationBeginn

12FundamentalsDatum Setting Without a 3D Touch ProbeDuring datum setting you set the TNC display to the coordinates of aknown position on the workpiec

13Contour Approach and DepartureContour Approach and DepartureStarting point PSPS lies outside of the contour and must be approached without radiusco

14Contour Approach and DepartureApproaching on a Straight Line Perpendicular tothe First Contour ElementCoordinates for the first contour point PADist

15Contour Approach and DepartureApproaching Tangentially on an Arcand a Straight LineCoordinates for the first contour point PARadius REnter a radius

16Contour Approach and DepartureDeparting on a Straight LinePerpendicular to the Last Contour ElementDistance len (length) from PE to PNEnter a length

17Contour Approach and DepartureRadius REnter a radius R > 0Circle center angle (CCA)Departing on an Arc Tangentially Connectingthe Contour and a S

18Path FunctionsPage 19Page 22Page 21Page 21Page 23Path Functions for Positioning BlocksSee Programming: programming contoursProgramming the Di

19Path FunctionsWith polar coordinates:Straight LineCoordinates of the straight line end pointTool radius compensation RR/RL/R0Feed rate FMiscellaneou

20Path FunctionsInserting a Chamfer Between Two Straight LinesChamfer side lengthFeed rate F for the chamferCorner RoundingThe beginning and end of th

21Path FunctionsCircular Path Around the Circle Center CCCoordinates of the circle center CCCoordinates of the arc end pointDirection of rotation DRC

22Path Functions Arcs 1 and 2 Arcs 3 and 4Circular Path with Known Radius (CR)Coordinates of the arc end pointRadius RIf the central angle ZW > 1

23Path FunctionsCircular Path CT with Tangential ConnectionCoordinates of the arc end pointRadius compensation RR/RL/R0Feed rate FMiscellaneous functi

24Path FunctionsHelix (Only in Polar Coordinates)Calculations (upward milling direction)Path revolutions: n = Thread revolutions + overrun at start an

25Subprograms S = Jump; R = Return jumpSubprograms and Program SectionRepeatsSubprograms and program section repeats enable you to program amachin

26SubprogramsS = Jump; R = Return jump Subprogram Nesting:A Subprogram within a Subprogram1The main program runs up to the first subprogram call CALL

27Subprograms S = Jump; R = Return jumpAny Program as a Subprogram1The calling program 1 runs up to the program call CALL PGM 21.2The called program 2

28Working with CyclesWorking with CyclesCertain frequently needed machining sequences are stored in the TNCas cycles. Coordinate transformations and s

29Working with CyclesCalling a CycleThe following cycles are effective as soon as they are defined: Cycles for coordinate transformations DWELL TIME

3ContentsThe Pilot... is your concise programming guide for the HEIDENHAINTNC 310 contouring control. For more comprehensive informa-tion on programmi

30Drilling CyclesDrilling CyclesPECKING (1)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 1 PECKINGSetup clearance: ATotal hole depth (Distance from the workpiece surface to

31Drilling CyclesDRILLING (200)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 200 DRILLINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of hole:

32Drilling CyclesREAMING (201)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 201 REAMINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance between workpiece surface and bottom of hole:Q2

33Drilling CyclesBORING (202)Danger of collision! Choose a disengaging direction thatmoves the tool away from the wall of the hole.CYCL DEF: Select Cy

34Drilling CyclesUNIVERSAL DRILLING (203)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 203 UNIVERSAL DRILLINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance between workpiece surface

35Drilling Cycles11 CYCL DEF 204 COUNTERBORE BACK Q200 = 2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE Q249 = +5 ;DEPTH OF COUNTERBORE Q250 = 20 ;MATERIAL THICKNES

36Drilling CyclesTAPPING with Floating Tap Holder (2)Insert the floating tap holderCYCL DEF: Select Cycle 2 TAPPINGSet-up clearance: ATotal hole depth

37Drilling CyclesRIGID TAPPING (17) Machine and TNC must be prepared by the machine toolbuilder to perform rigid tapping. In rigid tapping, the spin

38Pockets, Studs, and SlotsPockets, Studs, and SlotsPOCKET MILLING (4)This cycle requires either a center-cut end mill (ISO 1641) orpilot drilling at

39Pockets, Studs, and SlotsPOCKET FINISHING (212)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 212 POCKET FINISHINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance between workpiece s

4FundamentalsFundamentalsPrograms/TablesPrograms and tables are stored in the TNC as files. The file name iscomposed of two parts:3546351.HFile name F

40Pockets, Studs, and SlotsSTUD FINISHING (213)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 213 STUD FINISHINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance between workpiece surfa

41Pockets, Studs, and SlotsCIRCULAR POCKET MILLING (5)This cycle requires either a center-cut end mill (ISO 1641)or pilot drilling at pocket center.Pr

42Pockets, Studs, and SlotsCIRCULAR POCKET FINISHING (214)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 214 CIRCULAR POCKET FINISHINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance b

43Pockets, Studs, and SlotsCIRCULAR STUD FINISHING (215)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 215 CIRCULAR STUD FINISHINGSet-up clearance: Q200Depth  Distance betwe

44Pockets, Studs, and SlotsSLOT MILLING (3) This cycle requires either a center-cut end mill (ISO 1641)or pilot drilling at the starting point. The

45Pockets, Studs, and SlotsSLOT WITH RECIPROCATING PLUNGE-CUT (210)The cutter diameter must be no larger than the width of theslot, and no smaller tha

46Pockets, Studs, and SlotsCIRCULAR SLOT with reciprocating plunge (211)The cutter diameter must be no larger than the width of theslot, and no smalle

47Point PatternsPoint PatternsCIRCULAR PATTERN (220)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 220 CIRCULAR PATTERNCenter in 1st axis: Q216Center in 2nd axis: Q217Angle o

48Point PatternsLINEAR PATTERN (221)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 221 LINEAR PATTERNStarting pnt 1st axis: Q225Starting pnt 2nd axis: Q226Spacing in 1st axis

49Multipass MillingMultipass MillingMULTIPASS MILLING (230)From the current position, the TNC positions the toolautomatically at the starting point of

5FundamentalsChoosing the screen layoutSee Chapter 1, Introduction in the Users Manual.Show soft keys for setting the screen layoutMode of operatio

50Multipass MillingRULED SURFACE (231)Starting from the initial position, the TNC positions the tool atthe starting point (point 1), first in the work

51Cycles for Coordinate TransformationsCycles for Coordinate TransformationCycles for coordinate transformation permit contours to be Shifted Cycle 7

52Cycles for Coordinate TransformationsMIRROR IMAGE (8)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGEEnter the mirror image axis: Either X, Y, or bothTo reset

53Cycles for Coordinate TransformationsROTATION (10)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 10 ROTATIONEnter the rotation angle: Input range 360° to +360° Referenc

54Cycles for Coordinate TransformationsSCALING (11)CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 11 SCALINGEnter the scaling factor (SCL): Input range 0.000001 to 99.999999

55Special CyclesSpecial CyclesDWELL TIME (9)The program run is interrupted for the duration of the DWELL TIME.CYCL DEF: Select Cycle 9 DWELL TIMEEnter

56Special CyclesSpindle ORIENTATIONCYCL DEF: Select Cycle 13 ORIENTATIONEnter the orientation angle referenced to the angle reference axisof the worki

57Graphics and Status DisplaysGraphics and Status DisplaysDefining the Workpiece in the Graphic WindowSee Test run and program run, graphicsIn the o

58Graphics and Status DisplaysTest GraphicsIn the test run mode the TNC can graphically simulate the machiningprocess. The following display types are

59Miscellaneous FunctionsMiscellaneous Functions MM00 Stop program run/Stop spindle/Coolant offM01 Optional program-stopM02 Stop program run/Stop spin

6FundamentalsMode of operation OptionsProgramProgramming graphicsProgram at leftProgramming graphics rightProgram at leftGraphics illustrating inputpa

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7FundamentalsAbsolute Cartesian CoordinatesThe dimensions are measured from the current datum.The tool moves to the absolute coordinates.Programmable

8FundamentalsCircle Center and Pole: CCThe circle center (CC) must be entered to program circular tool move-ments with the path function C (see page 1

9FundamentalsPolar CoordinatesDimensions in polar coordinates are referenced to the pole (CC).A position in the working plane is defined by Polar coo