Heidenhain CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 Description of B and Y axes User Manual

User’s ManualCNC PILOT 4290B and Y AxisNC Software625 952-xxEnglish (en)4/2010

10 1.1 BasicsMultipoint tools for the B axisIf several tools are mounted on a tool holder, this is are referred to as a “multipoint tool.” Each cutti

100 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Circular drilling patternThis function defines a circular drilling pattern in the YZ plane.Special cas

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1011.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Linear figure patternThis function defines a linear figure pattern in the YZ p

102 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Circular figure patternThis function defines a circular figure pattern in the YZ plane.Special cases o

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1031.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursSingle surface in YZ planeThis function defines a single surface in the YZ plane.Centric

104 1.17 Example Programs1.17 Example ProgramsMachining with the Y axisThe following NC program mills first the “polygonal surface” (front face) and

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1051.17 Example ProgramsN 9 G1 Z-120N 10 G1 X0STIRN_Y Z0 X50 C0 [FRONT_Y][ Define front face of centric polygon ]N 11 G30

106 1.17 Example ProgramsN 9 G1 Z-120N 10 G1 X0STIRN_Y Z0 X50 C0 [FRONT_Y][ Define front face of centric polygon ]N 11 G308N 12 G477 Z0 K40 B-3 I

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1071.17 Example ProgramsN 39 G0 X106 Z3.3N 40 G47 P3N 41 G810 NS5 NE9 P1 I1 K0.3 E0 Z-134 A0 W180 Q2 V1 D4N 42 G0 Z3.3N

108 1.17 Example ProgramsN 77 M105N 78 T1[// Milling - contour 10mm - outside - front face ]N 79 G17N 80 G197 S637 G193 F0.1 M103 N 81 G0 X8 Z3N

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1091.17 Example ProgramsMachining with the B axisThe following NC program mills first a “surface” (tilted plane) and then a

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 111.2 Manual Control and Automatic Modes1.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesAutomatic mode without reference runAs of soft

110 1.17 Example ProgramsMANTEL_Y X100 C45 B75 I35 K0 [SURFACE_Y][ Definition of the tilted plane ]N 9 G308N 10 G386 Z0 KI15 B-65 X100 C45[ Define

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1111.17 Example ProgramsN 42 G96 S250 G95 F0.2 M3N 43 M108N 44 G0 X6 Z3N 45 G47 P2N 46 G890 NS4 NE6 E0.2 V2 H0 D1 I124

112 1.17 Example ProgramsN 79 G0 Y0N 80 G14 Q0N 81 M105N 82 M109N 83 G714 ID"B_322-1000.10" O0 B75 C0[// Centering 10mm - outside - la

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 1131.17 Example ProgramsN 116 G0 Y0N 117 G18N 118 M15N 119 M30ENDE [END]

114 1.17 Example Programs

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 115IndexAArea millingArea milling - finishing G842 (DIN PLUS) ... 53Area milling - roughing G841 (DIN PLUS) ... 52BB axisBas

116 IndexG800 Thread milling in XY plane ... 65G803 Engrave in XY plane (Y axis) ... 63G804 Engrave in YZ plane (Y axis) ... 64G806 Thread milling in

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 117IndexRRapid traverseIn machine coordinates G701 (Y axis) ... 43Rapid traverse G0 (Y axis) ... 42REAR_SIDE_Y - Section cod

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12 1.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesThe tool life management also applies to magazine tools without restriction.Adding tools to the magazine by

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 131.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesAdding tools to the magazine from the machine working spaceInsert the tool in the to

14 1.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesWorking with magazine toolsChanging magazine toolsYou can use this function to change the tool or to modify

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 151.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesChanging the tool position: If the call refers to the active tool, the slide moves t

16 1.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesThe CNC PILOT moves to the tool change position, tilts the B axis, rotates the tool to the “normal” or “u

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 171.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesTilting the B axis in manual control modeYou can either use the tool change call for

18 1.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesMeasuring and compensating magazine toolsMeasuring tools: The function determines the tool lengths reference

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 191.2 Manual Control and Automatic ModesTool compensation in automatic modeTool compensation: Determine the compensation val

2 B and Y Axis CNC PILOT 4290 B and Y AxisCNC PILOT 4290B and Y AxisThis manual describes functions and features that are available for the B axis, th

20 1.3 Programming Notes1.3 Programming NotesMilling contour positionDefine the reference plane or the reference diameter in the section code. Specif

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 211.3 Programming NotesDrilling and milling in a tilted planeHEIDENHAIN recommends tilting the coordinate system in such a w

22 1.4 DIN PLUS: Section Codes1.4 DIN PLUS: Section CodesFor lathes equipped with a tool magazine and/or a Y axis, the following section codes are av

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 231.4 DIN PLUS: Section CodesSURFACE_Y sectionThe section code identifies the YZ plane (G19). For machines equipped with a B

24 1.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY Plane1.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneStarting point of contour G170 GeoG170 defines the starting point of a

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 251.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneCircular arc G172/G173 GeoG172/G173 defines a circular arc in a contour of the XY pl

26 1.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneHole G370 GeoG370 defines a hole with countersinking and thread in the XY plane.Linear slot G371 GeoG371 def

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 271.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneCircular slot G372/G373 GeoG372/G373 defines a circular slot in the XY plane. G372:

28 1.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneRectangle G375 GeoG375 defines a rectangle in the XY plane.Eccentric polygon G377 GeoG377 defines the contou

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 291.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneLinear pattern in XY plane, G471-GeoG471 defines a linear pattern in the XY plane. G

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 31.1 Basics ... 8The Y axis ... 8The B axis ... 8The tool magazine ... 101.2 Manual Control and Automatic Modes ...

30 1.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneCircular pattern in XY plane, G472 GeoG472 defines a circular pattern in the XY plane. G472 is effective for

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 311.5 DIN PLUS: Contours in the XY PlaneSingle surface G376 GeoG376 defines a surface in the XY plane.Centric polygon G477 G

32 1.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ Plane1.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneStarting point of contour G180 GeoG180 defines the starting point of a

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 331.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneCircular arc G182/G183 GeoG182/G183 defines a circular arc in a contour of the YZ pl

34 1.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneHole G380 GeoG380 defines a single hole with countersinking and thread in the YZ plane.Linear slot G381 GeoG

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 351.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneCircular slot G382/G383 GeoG382/G383 defines a circular slot in the YZ plane. G382:

36 1.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneRectangle G385 GeoG385 defines a rectangle in the YZ plane.Eccentric polygon G387 GeoG387 defines the contou

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 371.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneLinear pattern in YZ plane, G481-GeoG481 defines a linear pattern in the YZ plane. G

38 1.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneCircular pattern in YZ plane, G482-GeoG482 defines a circular pattern in the YZ plane. G482 is effective for

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 391.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ PlaneSingle surface G386 GeoG386 defines a surface in the YZ plane.Centric polygon G487 G

4 1.6 DIN PLUS: Contours in the YZ Plane ... 32Starting point of contour G180 Geo ... 32Linear element G181 Geo ... 32Circular arc G182/G183 Ge

40 1.7 DIN PLUS: Working Planes1.7 DIN PLUS: Working Planes When programming drilling or milling operations with the Y axis, you need to define the w

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 411.7 DIN PLUS: Working PlanesTilting the working plane G16G16 executes the following transformations and rotations: Shifts

42 1.8 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Positioning Commands1.8 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Positioning CommandsRapid traverse G0G0 moves the tool at rapid traverse along t

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 431.8 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Positioning CommandsRapid traverse to machine coordinates G701G701 moves the tool at rapid traverse

44 1.9 DIN PLUS: Magazine Tools1.9 DIN PLUS: Magazine ToolsInsert magazine tool G714G714 contains the following functions: Move to the tool change p

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 451.9 DIN PLUS: Magazine ToolsAs of software version 625 952-02:Returning the tool to the magazine: If you program G714 with

46 1.9 DIN PLUS: Magazine ToolsG16 active: If a tilted plane (G16) is active, it is deactivated while the G714 call is executed. The tilted plane is

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 471.9 DIN PLUS: Magazine ToolsDefine tool position G712If the B axis was positioned using single commands, you need to infor

48 1.9 DIN PLUS: Magazine ToolsPreselect tool G600As of software version 625 952-04:If your lathe is equipped with a tool magazine, you can use G600

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 491.10 DIN PLUS: Linear and Circular Paths1.10 DIN PLUS: Linear and Circular PathsMilling: Linear movement G1G1 moves the to

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 51.13 TURN PLUS: Tool Magazine and B Axis ... 70Tool magazine ... 70Tools for the B axis ... 701.14 TURN PLUS: Y Axis

50 1.10 DIN PLUS: Linear and Circular PathsMilling: Circular movement G2, G3—incremental center coordinatesG2/G3 moves the tool in a circular arc at

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 511.10 DIN PLUS: Linear and Circular PathsMilling: Circular path G12, G13—absolute center coordinatesG12/G13 moves the tool

52 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling Cycles1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesArea milling—roughing G841G841 roughs surfaces defined with G376 Geo (

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 531.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesArea milling—finishing G842G842 finishes surfaces defined with G376 Geo (XY plane) o

54 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesCentric polygon milling—roughing G843G843 roughs centric polygons defined with G477 Geo (XY plane) or G487 G

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 551.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesCentric polygon milling—finishing G844G844 finishes centric polygons defined with G4

56 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesPocket milling - roughing G845 (Y axis)G845 roughs closed contours that are defined in the XY or YZ plane in

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 571.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesG845 (Y axis) – Calculating hole positions“G845 A1 ..” calculates the hole positions

58 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesG845 (Y axis) – MillingYou can change the cutting direction with the “cutting direction H,” the “machining d

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 591.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesPlunge at pre-drilled position O=1: If “NF” is programmed: The cycle positions the

60 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesFor the cutting direction, machining direction and direction of tool rotation, please refer to table G845 in

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 611.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesPocket milling—finishing G846 (Y axis)G846 finishes closed contours defined in the X

62 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesFor the cutting direction, machining direction and direction of tool rotation, please refer to table G846 in

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 631.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesEngrave in XY plane G803G803 engraves character strings aligned linearly in the YZ p

64 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesEngrave in YZ plane G804G804 engraves character strings aligned linearly in the YZ plane. The text to be eng

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 651.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesThread milling in XY plane G800Starting with software version 625 952-05: G800 mills

66 1.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesThread milling in YZ plane G806Starting with software version 625 952-05: G806 mills a thread in existing ho

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 671.11 DIN PLUS (Y Axis): Milling CyclesHobbing G808Available as of software version 625 952-05.G808 mills a gear profile fr

68 1.12 Simulation1.12 SimulationSimulation of the tilted planeContour graphics: The simulation displays the YZ view of the workpiece and the contour

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 691.12 SimulationDisplaying the coordinate systemThe simulation can show the shifted/rotated coordinate system in the “lathe

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70 1.13 TURN PLUS: Tool Magazine and B Axis1.13 TURN PLUS: Tool Magazine and B AxisTool magazineTURN PLUS recognizes whether a turret is used as the

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 711.14 TURN PLUS: Y Axis1.14 TURN PLUS: Y AxisY axis - BasicsTURN PLUS supports the definition of milling contours and holes

72 1.14 TURN PLUS: Y AxisDefinition of milling contoursBefore programming a milling contour, define the workpiece blank and the turning contour.“Free

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 731.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane Contours1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursReference data - XY front/XYR backIn the “reference data

74 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Starting point of contourThis function defines the starting point in the XY plane.ParametersX Starting

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 751.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Linear elementThis function defines a line segment in the XY plane.Defining a l

76 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: ArcThis function defines a circular element in the XY plane.ParametersEnd point of the arcX End point i

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 771.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursDefining a circular element:Call the arcs menu.Select the direction of rotation.Enter the

78 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursCentering in XY planeCore hole in XY planeCountersinking in XY planeCentering parametersQ Centering diameterCore

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 791.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursTapping in XY planeXY plane: Circle (full circle)This function defines a full circle in t

8 1.1 Basics1.1 BasicsThe Y axisWith a Y axis you can drill and mill a workpiece on its front, back and lateral surfaces.During use of the Y-axis, tw

80 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: RectangleThis function defines a rectangle in the XY plane.ParametersX Center point in Cartesian coordi

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 811.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: PolygonThis function defines a polygon in the XY plane.ParametersX Center point

82 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Linear slotThis function defines a linear slot in the XY plane.ParametersX Center point in Cartesian co

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 831.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Circular slotThis function defines a circular slot in the XY plane.ParametersX

84 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Linear drilling patternThis function defines a linear drilling pattern in the XY plane.ParametersX Star

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 851.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Circular drilling patternThis function defines a circular drilling pattern in t

86 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Linear figure patternThis function defines a linear figure pattern in the XY plane.ParametersX Starting

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 871.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Circular figure patternThis function defines a circular figure pattern in the X

88 1.15 TURN PLUS: XY Plane ContoursXY plane: Single surfaceThis function defines a single surface in the XY plane.XY plane: Centric polygonThis func

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 891.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane Contours1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursReference data - Y lateral surfaceIn the “reference data

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 91.1 BasicsTools for the B axisAnother advantage of the B axis is that it allows flexible use of the tools during turning op

90 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Linear elementThis function defines a line segment in the YZ plane.Defining a linear element:Call the l

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 911.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: ArcThis function defines a circular element in the YZ plane.ParametersEnd point

92 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursDefining a circular element:Call the arcs menu.Select the direction of rotation.Enter the arc dimensions and defi

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 931.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursCentering in XY planeCore hole in XY planeCountersinking in XY planeCentering parametersQ

94 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursTapping in XY planeYZ plane: Circle (full circle)This function defines a full circle in the YZ plane.Thread param

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 951.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: RectangleThis function defines a rectangle in the YZ plane.ParametersY Center p

96 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: PolygonThis function defines a polygon in the YZ plane.ParametersY Center point in Cartesian coordinate

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 971.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Linear slotThis function defines a linear slot in the YZ plane.ParametersY Cent

98 1.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Circular slotThis function defines a circular slot in the YZ plane.ParametersY Center of curvature in C

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 4290 991.16 TURN PLUS: YZ Plane ContoursYZ plane: Linear drilling patternThis function defines a linear drilling pattern in the Y