The preset.pr preset table allows you to manage presets, such as the position and misalignment of a workpiece in the machine. The active row in the preset table is used as a workpiece preset in the NC program and as the coordinate origin of the workpiece coordinate system W-CS.
Description of function
The preset table is stored in the TNC:\table directory by default and is named preset.pr. In the Tables operating mode, the preset table is open by default.
Refer to your machine manual.
The machine tool builder can define a different path for the preset table.
In the optional machine parameter basisTrans (no. 123903), the machine manufacturer defines a specific preset table for each range of traverse.
Preset table icons
The preset table contains the following icons:
Icon | Function |
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Active row | |
Write-protected row |
Preset table parameters
The preset table contains the following parameters:
Parameter | Meaning |
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NO | Number of preset table row Input: 0...99999999 |
DOC | Comment Entry: Text width 16 |
X | X coordinate of preset Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
Y | Y coordinate of preset Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
Z | Z coordinate of preset Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
SPA | Spatial angle of preset in the A axis Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS, the preset contains a 3D basic rotation in tool axis Z. Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 |
SPB | Spatial angle of preset in the B axis Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS, the preset contains a 3D basic rotation in tool axis Z. Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 |
SPC | Spatial angle of preset in the C axis Basic transformation relating to the basic coordinate system B-CS, the preset contains a basic rotation in tool axis Z. Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 |
X_OFFS | Position of the X axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
Y_OFFS | Position of the Y axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
Z_OFFS | Position of the Z axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
A_OFFS | Axis angle of the A axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 |
B_OFFS | Axis angle of the B axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 |
C_OFFS | Axis angle of the C axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: –99999.9999999...+99999.9999999 |
U_OFFS | Position of the U axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
V_OFFS | Position of the V axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
W_OFFS | Position of the W axis for the preset Offset relating to the machine coordinate system M-CS Input: -99999.99999...+99999.99999 |
ACTNO | Active workpiece preset The control automatically enters 1 in the active row. Input: 0, 1 |
LOCKED | Write-protection of the table row Entry: Text width 16 |
Refer to your machine manual.
In the optional machine parameter CfgPresetSettings (no. 204600), the machine manufacturer can block the setting of a preset in individual axes.
Write-protection for table rows
The LOCKED column allows protecting any rows of the preset table against overwriting. You can protect the row with or without a password.
The control displays an icon at the beginning of write-protected rows.
- Protecting table rows without a password is recommended
- Note down your passwords
Activating write protection
Protecting table rows without a password
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Protecting table rows with a password
- Protecting table rows without a password is recommended
- Note down your passwords
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Removing write protection
Unlocking table rows that are protected without a password
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Unlocking table rows that are protected with a password
- Protecting table rows without a password is recommended
- Note down your passwords
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Creating a preset table in inches
If you define inches as the unit of measure in the machine parameter unitOfMeasure (no. 101101), the unit of measure of the preset table will not be adjusted automatically.
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Notes
- Before activating a preset, check whether all columns contain values.
- To optimize the file size and the processing speed, keep the preset table as short as possible.
- New rows can be inserted only at the end of the preset table.
- The machine manufacturer uses the optional initial machine parameter (no. 105603) to define a default value for each column of a new row.
- If the unit of measure of the preset table is not identical with the unit of measure defined in the machine parameter unitOfMeasure (no. 101101), the control displays a message in the diagnostics bar when in the Tables operating mode.
- The control may feature a pallet preset table, depending on the machine. When a pallet preset is active, the presets in the preset table are referenced to this pallet preset.