Description of function

There are various possibilities for determining the parameters. For example:

  • You can measure your tools in the machine (e. g., with a tool touch probe) or externally with a tool presetter.
  • Touch-probe cycles for tools (#17 / #1-05-1)

  • Take further tool information from the manufacturer’s tool catalog (e.g., the material or the number of teeth).

The Form workspace in the Tables operating mode assists you during parameter input. The control filters the form according the the selected tool type.

HEIDENHAIN recommends entering all known parameters in order to use the following functions to their full extent: