Functions of the

TNC 640
Comparison with the
iTNC 530

September 2015
Highlights of the TNC 640
The new 3-D simulation graphics

User-friendly and practical What can the new graphics do? High trueness of detail
For more than 35 years, TNC controls • Depict the workpiece in a high-resolution With the new 3-D graphic simulation, you
from HEIDENHAIN have been proving 3-D graphic simulation can exactly evaluate the result of milling,
themselves in daily use on milling, drilling • Display the tool path as 3-D line graphics drilling or turning processes even before
and boring machines, as well as machining • Display a transparent tool or workpiece actual machining. The graphic simulation is
centers. This success is due in part to their • Color the machined surfaces differently so detailed that you can detect undesired
shop-oriented programmability, but also for each tool surface irregularities already in the
to their uniform operating concept and • Highlight workpiece edges simulation phase.
their compatibility with programs of the • Depict the point angle of the tool
predecessor models. The great reliability of • Simulate milling and turning operations However, you don't always have to
HEIDENHAIN controls has also played its • Present a plan view with different simulate your components at the highest
part in making the name TNC a synonym shades of depth resolution. Depending on the respective
for quality and performance. Now the • Define workpiece blanks as cuboids, requirements you can choose from four
TNC 640 is continuing to live this tradition. cylinders, tubes or rotationally symmetric different resolutions—depending on which
parts with any desired contour you value more: very high trueness to
The TNC 640 can adapt optimally to your • Display the workpiece in three detail or fast generation.
company’s needs. Regardless of whether projections
you write programs directly on the control • Show real time graphics of machining
or externally with a programming system, progress
the TNC 640 supports you in your daily
work with well proven but also new
functions. One of the most extensive
innovations is surely the trueness to detail
of its unrivaled 3-D simulation graphics,
which provide you with even more
capabilities in simulation. It displays the
workpiece at random viewing angles and
simulates both milling and turning
operations in a single view.

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Multifaceted display modes avoid undesirable traces of the machining Your benefits
Color highlighting of the workpiece with process on the workpiece, e.g. when points
another color used for each new tool helps are output incorrectly by the postprocessor. • Detecting critical tool movements
the operator to identify individual work steps Here the 3-D line graphics are particularly Have tool paths displayed to enable
and makes it easier to assign the tools used. helpful for recognizing even very fine you to detect undesired tool
In addition, you can hide or show the tool details. It enables you to detect undesired movements during simulation and
or show it as solid or transparent. You can tool movements, localize danger zones and before actual machining
also simulate the workpiece in a transparent finally optimize your program. • Minimize scrap
view. You can select simulation modes as The detailed graphics let you recognize
usual between the top view, view in three Simulating complex jobs unwanted machining effects early on
planes, 3-D simulation or 3-D line graphics. The new 3-D simulation graphic enables • Quickly find the tool used
you to simulated machining in the perpen- You can see at a glance which tool
Optimal control of tool paths dicular machining position, in the tilted plane performed which operation
In the 3-D simulation, you can display the or to simulate complex simultaneous 5-axis • Complete simulation
programmed tool-center path as a line machining. The TNC 640 is also capable 5-axis milling, turning, drilling, boring,
graphic. You can already see during the of depicting the tool’s point angle. Even countersinking, chamfering
simulation which path the tool takes, machining operations such as chamfering, • Scalable details
including non-cutting paths such as in countersinking or deburring are displayed Simple selection between very high
approach and departure movements. You in the powerful graphics. For the user, this resolution and accuracy or fast graphic
should especially use this graphic mode results in better inspection capabilities as build-up
to inspect programs created offline for well as improved safety and reliability.
irregularities before machining, in order to

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Highlights of the TNC 640
Milling-turning – multi-operation machining in one setup

Productivity in manufacturing Simple switching between turning and Conveniently managing turning tools
To increase the productivity of a CNC milling The TNC 640’s central tool management
machine, different machining methods, The TNC 640 offers you powerful functions enables you to administer turning tools in
such as milling and turning, are often that enable you to switch the NC program a convenient, clear-cut manner. It’s even
performed on the same machine. Changing as desired between turning and milling. more powerful with the optional expanded
spectra of parts, flexibility in machining This enables you to decide with complete tool management. A tool usage list provides
planning and the requirement to reduce freedom how and when to combine the information as to which tools are cutting
non-cutting time place great demands on two machining methods. And of course, for how long. Well-designed, color coded
the machine and the control. The TNC 640 the operations switch back and forth tables show you the various tool statuses.
is capable of combined milling and turning regardless of the machine and its axis
operations on the same machine. In this configuration. During switchover, the Well-proven range of functions
way you not only save space and money TNC 640 assumes all necessary internal The field-proven HEIDENHAIN lathe
for another machine, but thanks to multi- changes, such as switching to diameter controls provide the software basis for
operation machining on a milling-turning display, setting the datum in the center the turning functions. Here you also have
machine it also avoids inaccuracies caused of the rotary table, and even machine- contour elements unique to turning, such
by workpiece rechucking. dependent functions such as clamping as recesses or thread undercutting. Besides
the tool spindle. the standard path functions you can also
use FK free contour programming to easily
create contour elements. This type of
programming is especially helpful when
contour elements are not conventionally
dimensioned for NC—because even these
contours can be programmed easily.

If a turning contour exists in DXF format,

you can easily import it with the aid of the
DXF converter (option).

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Large selection of turning cycles Interpolation Turning Your benefits
HEIDENHAIN controls have always been You can manufacture ring nuts, recesses,
known for their comprehensive package tapers or any turning contours not only • Reduce nonmachining time
of cycles. Frequently recurring machining using conventional turning, but also Turning and milling on the same
cycles that comprise several steps are through interpolation turning. During machine
saved as standard cycles. The user therefore interpolation turning, the tool executes • Avoid inaccuracy
enjoys conversational guidance to program a circular movement with the linear axes. No rechucking of the workpiece on a
both milled and turned contours on the The cutting edge is always oriented to the lathe is required
TNC 640 and are supported by valuable center of the circle for outside machining, or • Easy introduction
help graphics that clearly illustrate the away from the center for inside machining. You program as usual in HEIDENHAIN
required input parameters. Cycles for By varying the circle radius and the axial plain-language dialog
clearing, recessing, tapping or eccentric position, any rotationally symmetric objects • Efficient programming
turning are part of the TNC 640’s cycle can be produced—even in the tilted working Cycles enable you to program quickly
package. plane. The TNC 640 offers two cycles for • Straightforward management
interpolation turning: Convenient tool administration
Fast familiarization • Cycle 291: Switches on the coupling • Application of well proven
You can create your turning programs in between the spindle positions and axis know-how
the usual manner in HEIDENHAIN plain- positions. You can then program any Use of software basis from
language dialog. In more sophisticated desired axial or radial tool movements. HEIDENHAIN lathe controls
contour turning cycles, the TNC 640 uses • Cycle 292: Switches on the spindle • Use turning operations flexibly
the same techniques as used for milling. coupling and then automatically controls Interpolation turning is also attractive
TNC programmers can continue to rely on the machining of a programmed turning for rotationally non-symmetrical objects
what they already know and quickly find contour.
their way into the world of turning—on a
milling machine.

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Highlights of the TNC 640
ADP – Advanced Dynamic Prediction

Strengths of ADP Reduced feed-rate fluctuation Your benefits

The Advanced Dynamic Prediction feature The control dynamically calculates the
(ADP) expands the conventional look-ahead contour in advance and can therefore use • Higher contouring speeds
of the permissible maximum feed rate an acceleration-limited motion control with • Shorter machining times
profile and makes optimized motion control smoothed jerk to adapt the axis velocity at • Optimal surface profiles
possible to produce faultless surfaces and contour transitions. Reduced data resolution With ADP, the tool center point is
perfect contours. ADP shows its strengths in NC programs or uneven point distribution moved more evenly and precisely.
for example during bidirectional finish no longer result in feed rate fluctuations or
milling through symmetrical feed behavior limit surface quality.
on the forward and reverse paths as well
as through particularly smooth feed rate The graphic below shows that more even
curves on parallel milling paths. feed-rate profiles are attained with ADP.
Feed rate fluctuation without ADP lies in
Optimized user interface the range of between 1600 mm/min and
An insufficient quality of data in NC 1800 mm/min, while feed rate fluctuation
programs created on CAM systems with ADP is only between approx.
frequently causes inferior surface quality 1780 mm/min and 1800 mm/min. The
of the milled workpieces. The Advanced optimized feed rate profile improves
Dynamic Prediction feature (ADP) expands surface quality—the difference is
the previous look-ahead of the permissible detectable with the naked eye (see photo).
maximum feed rate profile, thereby
enabling optimized motion control of
the feed rate axes with 3-axis and 5-axis
milling. This enables you to mill “clean”
surfaces in short machining times—even
when point distribution fluctuates greatly
between neighboring tool paths.

With ADP Without ADP

Feed rate

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Programming
Optimized editor for clear and simple operation

Simplified handling Context-sensitive cutting data calculator Your benefits

The TNC 640 also offers a number of The input and calculation of technology
features that make working with the data is a fixed part of program creation. • Better readability of NC programs
control even easier and user-friendlier than With the context-sensitive cutting data Clear-cut, user-friendly user-interface,
ever. NC programs can be created more calculator, operators can calculate spindle modern appearance and color
easily, the editor is even more powerful, speed and feed rate for the specific combinations
the handling of DXF files was simplified, machining process and adopt these • User-friendly selection of functions
PDF files can be displayed directly on values directly into the open feed rate or Orientation aid for the selection of
the control—these are just some of the speed dialog. The cutting-data calculator functions is provided by smartSelect
TNC 640’s new functions. The TNC 640’s recognizes the respective context and • Calculate technology data quickly
user interface not also features a more automatically queries the required input and easily
modern appearance with slightly rounded data. Context-sensitive cutting data
forms, color gradients and a font with calculator supports the user
uniform appearance. Practical selection of functions with
smartSelect
With smartSelect you enjoy dialog guid-
ance for selecting functions quickly and
easily that up to now were accessible only
through the soft-key structure. Moreover, in
the right part of the smartSelect window,
the TNC displays the integrated help.

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Programming
Improved functions and cycles make programming even easier

The new face milling cycle Parallel-axis functions The TNC 640 features four cycles for
Face milling cycles have long been a If your machine is equipped with secondary cylindrical surface machining:
feature of HEIDENHAIN TNC controls. axes, the TNC 640 supports you with • Slot milling (the slot width is the same as
But the new face milling cycle 233 can do several well-proven parallel-axis functions: the tool diameter)
far more than only machine a plane surface • The traverse of a secondary axis (U, V, W) • Guide-groove milling (the slot width is
in multiple infeeds. is compensated by the traverse of the greater than the tool diameter)
associated principal axis (X, Y, Z) • Ridge milling
In Cycle 233 you can define up to three • Traverse movements of parallel axes are • Mill outside of contour
side surfaces that then limit the machining calculated into the position display of the
of the face. Moreover, various machining associated principal axis (sum display) Your benefits
strategies are available, e.g. spiral clearing • Program the workpiece as usual with the • More effective face milling
of the face or multipass milling in parallel coordinate entries of the principal axes The new Cycle 233 offers the right
lines. and then specify the axes with which the machining strategy for any requirement
workpiece is to be machined, e.g. the X, • Flexibility in machine planning
Hobbing of external teeth Y and W axis Program cylinder-surface contours
With Cycle 880 Gear Hobbing you can regardless of the machine
machine external cylindrical gears or helical Cylinder surface machining configuration
gears with any angles. During hobbing, the With the TNC 640 it is quite easy to • Simple handling of parallel axes
rotation of the tool spindle and that of the program contours on cylindrical surfaces: Program the part in X, Y, Z, for example,
rotary table are synchronized. In addition, You simply program the contour in a plane and have it machined in U, V, W
the gear hob moves along the workpiece as if the cylinder surface were unrolled. The • Efficient gear manufacturing
in axial direction. The new Cycle 880 TNC 640 then machines the corresponding Fast and simple programming and
automatically controls these complex cylindrical contour. manufacturing of external teeth
movements and enables you to enter all
relevant values easily and practically. You So with the TNC 640 you can program
can use the tooth parameters directly from cylinder-surface contours independently of
your drawing—the cycle calculates from your machine configuration. The machine
them the course of five-axis movement. on which you later run the program plays
no role for programming.

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Setting up the machine
Application-oriented probing functions

Calibration cycles guarantee high Dynamic Collision Monitoring – DCM such as touch probe type, feed rate, safety
process reliability Whenever a collision is imminent, the clearance and probing path and have all
Before you use a touch probe, you have to dynamic collision monitoring (DCM) stops necessary data in view. Now you can use
ascertain the exact dimensions and the machining and thus increases safety for the override control knob to superimpose
center offset. The TNC 640 offers several the machine and the operator. The TNC motion on the probing feed rates defined
calibration cycles that allow you to find graphically shows you which machine in the touch probe table.
these values simply and at the same time components are on a collision course while
precisely. You decide for yourself whether also issuing the appropriate error message. Your benefits
to use a calibrating mandrel, a calibration This helps to prevent machine damage,
ring or a calibration sphere. which can result in costly downtimes. • Calibration made easy
Unattended shifts become safer and more Fully automatic calibration of the touch
Manual probing cycles reliable. The DCM collision monitoring probe
The manual scanning cycles have been supports you both in automatic mode as • Convenient setup
expanded by several new functions that well as in manual traverse of the machine Alignment of clamped workpieces with
make machine setup even easier. axes. a probing cycle and automatic probing
routine for holes and circular studs
On a machine with a rotary table, for In particular the new 3-D format for • Managing multiple touch probe files
example, you can correct the misalignment collision bodies offers appealing benefits: Straightforward central management
of a workpiece directly from a probing • Simple data transfer of standard 3-D of touch probe files
cycle by turning the table. Moreover, now formats • Influencing the feed rate using the
you can also align a plane using a manual • Fully detailed illustration of machine override control knob
probing cycle. You simply probe three components Adjusting velocity during probing
points in a plane and the cycle calculates • Greater exploitation of the working without compromising accuracy
the appropriate basic rotation. By space • Risk reduction
positioning the tilting axes, the cycle Avoid collisions in automatic mode and
can also align the component spatially. Clearly structured touch probe table in manual operation
In addition, all manual probing cycles When you are using a touch probe, several
also provide automatic probing routines settings are required that influence the
for holes and circular studs. For circle probing behavior. The TNC 640 manages
calculation, the TNC uses special these settings centrally and straightfor-
algorithms that ensure highly accurate wardly in a touch probe table. Here you
measuring results. can easily access all important settings

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Execution of NC programs
Precise and straightforward manufacturing of parts

Higher input resolutions ascertain the workpiece’s current mass, Observing the program progress on the
The display step option enables you to mass moment of inertia and the friction screen
increase the resolution of the input forces. In order to optimize changed control The direct observation of the milling
coordinates in the NC program. That makes behavior at differing loads, adaptive process is often only partially possible
it possible now to expand the input range feedforward controls can exploit data on due to the coolant and the safety enclosure
to 0.01 µm or 0.000 01°. This enables the acceleration, holding torque, static friction The TNC 640 therefore shows a real-time
programmer to more precisely define the and friction at high shaft speeds. During graphic of the machining progress. You can
tool path, especially for machining very workpiece machining, the control can also use free moments to take a glance at a
small steps on lightly curved free-form continuously adjust the parameters of the keystroke at the progress of workpiece
surfaces. It also permits the control to plan adaptive feedforward control to the current machining. You can choose as usual
the feed rate profile more exactly and, in mass of the workpiece. between plan view, projection in three
particular, to optimize the cutter behavior planes, 3-D view, 3-D line graphics and
with angle data. Permanent display of process-relevant section detail enlargement.
Q parameters
Automatic axis load ascertainment The TNC 640 can display an additional Your benefits
The dynamic behavior of machines with status window in Manual Operation,
moving tables is influenced by the mass Program Run and Test Run. Process- • Optimized milling behavior
or mass moment of inertia of the fixed relevant Q parameters can be shown in Increase input resolution for an even
workpiece. this window—either permanently or only more precisely defined cutter path
when desired. Depending on the respective • Best possible orientation
The LAC option (Load Adaptive Control) requirements, you can select as desired Show process-relevant Q parameters a
and Cycle 239 ASCERTAIN THE LOAD, which Q, QS, QL, and QR parameters are separate window
enables the control to automatically shown in the status window. • Machining always in view
The current machining situation is
depicted in the graphic
• Process-oriented dynamic
evaluation
Adapting the machine dynamics before
and during machining to the current
workpiece mass

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Optimizing productivity
Dynamic Efficiency – efficient roughing
Dynamic Precision – exact finishing

Dynamic Efficiency Dynamic Precision Functions are perfectly matched

Dynamic Efficiency makes heavy machining Dynamic Precision combines the competing Dynamic Efficiency and Dynamic Precision
and roughing more efficient while also demands for accuracy, high surface quality can achieve dramatic successes: not only
enhancing process reliability. Higher metal and short machining times. The effects of is the metal removal rate increased by
removal rates and increased productivity compliance and vibration are countered 20 to 25 percent in practice (Dynamic
along with the avoidance of tool overload with intelligent control technology. Efficiency), dimensional accuracy and
are achieved—thanks to the following • CTC – Compensation of acceleration- surface definition are also improved
functions: dependent position errors (Dynamic Precision).
• Active Chatter Control (ACC) – This • AVD – Active Vibration Damping
option reduces chatter tendencies and • PAC – Position-dependent adaptation of For the user, this is a decisive improvement
permits greater infeeds controller parameters of the machining process: it exploits the full
• Adaptive Feed Control (AFC) – • LAC – Load-dependent adaptation of potential of the machine and tool while at
Automatic feed-rate adjustment control parameters the same time reducing the mechanical
depending on the spindle power • MAC – Motion-dependent adaptation of load on the machine.
• Trochoidal milling – Roughing of slots control parameters
and pockets in a manner that eases the Your benefits
load on the tool and the machine
• Increased metal removal rate
Dynamic Efficiency
• Improved surface definition
Dynamic Precision
• Increased accuracy
Dynamic Precision

Without CTC: Contour damage through With CTC: Precise tool movements yield
position error an exact contour

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Efficiency in manufacturing
The TNC 640 integrates itself into the process chain

The TNC 640 in your process chain IT systems within a process chain Standard performance range
The TNC 640—the high-end control All those involved in a process should Even the standard features of the TNC 640
from HEIDENHAIN—stands for highest always have current product Information offer interesting applications. A CAD
productivity and accuracy with very user- available in digital form. To transfer viewer, PDF viewer oder the web browser
friendly operation. Economic manufacturing knowledge quickly and without loss, Mozilla Firefox provides access to
additionally demands an efficiently working effective communication via e-mail is manufacturing process data right at the
process chain regarding: just as much a matter of course as the control. Viewing with the browser requires
• Design universal availability of electronic production no separate program installation. The
• Programming documents. The prevention of gaps in operation of web-based documentation
• Simulation information and insufficient information software or ERP systems is just as
• Production planning must therefore have first priority. The tools possible here as access to your e-mail
• Production and raw materials in stock, tool data, fixture inbox.
Process chains can vary widely, depending setups, CAD data, NC programs, and
on the size and manufacturing depth of inspection instructions must be available Also, HEIDENHAIN offers an expanded
a company. The uniform goal of any to machine operators across all shifts. solution for integrating the TNC 640 in your
manufacturing company, however, is HEIDENHAIN offers you two different process chain: with Option 133, REMOTE
to improved efficiency in the workshop. solutions for propagating knowledge to DESKTOP MANAGER, and an industrial PC
The key to manufacturing success lies in the workshop and bring your data to the (IPC) from HEIDENAIN you can directly
perfectly functioning knowledge transfer. TNC 640 control user interface. access the IT systems of your process
chain.

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Option 133 and an industrial PC (IPC) Your benefits
Option 133 enables you to operate a
Windows PC directly from the TNC 640. • Windows-based applications
With a simple keystroke on the machine directly on your TNC 640
operating panel you can switch between Operate CAD/CAM system or manage
the control screen and the screen of the job orders
Windows PC. It can be a computer in the • Enhance competitiveness through
local network or an industrial PC (IPC) in an optimized information flow
the machine’s electrical cabinet. With the Gaps in information cost valuable time
IPC 6641, HEIDENHAIN offers an industrial and resources: optimized your data
PC with very high computing power and flow on the TNC 640
the newest processor architecture for • Use PC functions without draining
installation in an electrical cabinet. This on your machine's performance
enables you to easily and efficiently solve Remote access removes the burden
even the most computationally intensive from the TNC control
tasks in CAD/CAM on your TNC control. • More efficiency in manufacturing
Uniform data exchange and optimally
The TNC 640 makes your digital knowledge coordinated processes enable
transfer surprisingly simple. Optimize your economical production
processes and use its full innovative • Numerous functions in the standard
potential in your workshop. version
Even without options, the TNC 640
enables you to improve many
processes in the workshop

PPS

CAD CAM

TNC 640
+ IPC

Documents ERP
k

E-mail
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Functions of the TNC 640
New functions

New functions of the TNC 640

Highlights High resolution 3-D simulation graphics

• Transparent depiction of the workpiece and tool
• Tool-specific coloring of the workpiece
• The point angle of the tool is considered in the 3-D simulation graphics
• Milling and turning operations can be simulated
• Workpiece blank definition: cuboids, cylinders, tubes or rotationally symmetric parts with any desired
contour
Functions for turning operations:
• Integrated in HEIDENHAIN plain language
• Constant surface speed
• Tool-tip radius compensation
• Extensive package of cycles
• Stock removal, recessing, tapping, eccentric turning
• Updating of the workpiece blank during contour cycles
• Path functions for recesses and undercuts
• Management of various lathe tool types
• Simple programming of turning operations with inclined tool
• Chip breaking feature for long-chipping materials
• A plunging feed rate can be programmed for all recess turning cycles

Programming Optimized functions in the editor

• Syntax highlighting
• Rapid selection of functions and cycles with smartSelect
• Scrollbar in the program window
Context-sensitive cutting data calculator
• Calculate spindle speed and feed rate for the specific machining process
• Load value directly into the open feed rate or spindle speed dialog box
Cycle 233 for face milling:
• Selectable machining direction
• Spiral face milling is possible
• Up to 3 limit walls (e.g. for an open rectangular pocket)
• Corner rounding of limit walls
• Finishing the limit walls
Parallel-axis functions
FUNCTION PARAXMODE
• Select machine axes for machining
• Machine-independent programming in the coordinate input system (X, Y, Z)
FUNCTION PARAXCOMP
• Inclusion of movements of parallel axes
Cylinder surface machining
Programming of cylindrical surfaces independently of machine configuration
Hobbing cycle:
Cycle 880 for the manufacture of cylindrical gears with outside or helical teeth

Setup Calibrating the touch probe

Calibration is now possible with ball or stud contact
Touch-probe table
Managing more than one block of touch probe data
Manual probing function for aligning a plane
Probe function supports 3-D basic rotation
Probe function can be controlled by override knob
Probing velocity can be adapted without loss of accuracy
DCM
New high-resolution 3-D format for collision objects

Program run ADP dynamically calculates the contour in advance and can therefore optimize the feed axes.
This results, for example, in:
• More even velocity profiles
• Higher contour speed and shorter machining times
• Superior surface quality
LAC can now be controlled by a cycle

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Improved functions

Scope of application Standard function of the iTNC 530 Improved function of the TNC 640

Calibrating the Automatic calibration of the workpiece touch probe Automatic calibration of the workpiece touch probe
touch probe with Cycles 2 and 9 with Cycles 461 to 463; calibration is now also
possible with sphere or stud

Cycle 484: Calibrating wireless tool touch probes Cycle 484: New parameter Q536 provides the
selection of whether pre-positioning is manual or
automatic

KinematicsComp Model-based volumetric compensation of static Additional, more complex models, including
errors from linear and rotary axes in the entire temperature and load dependency as well as the
working space direct application of measured data without model
formation is possible

Setup Write protection for tool table and preset table is Write protection for tool table and preset table is
possible possible and can be activated line by line. Password
protection is possible

CAD viewer CAD viewer with Option 98 CAD viewer with revised intuitive user interface is
available as a standard feature

TOOL CALL Only F is programmable in TOOL CALL F, FZ and FU are programmable in TOOL CALL

Drilling Cycle 241: Single-lip deep-hole drilling Cycle 241: Chip breaking and feed-rate reduction
possible for through-drilling

Pocket milling Pocket cycles 251 and 252 Cycles 251 and 252: Monitoring of overlap during
helical plunging in pocket cycles

Pocket and slot cycles 252 to 254 Cycles 252 to 254: New parameter Q439 for
selection of feed rate interpretation in the radii

Slot milling Cycle 275: Trochoidal milling of slots Cycle 275: Closed contours also permitted

Engraving Cycle 225: Engraving Cycle 225: Engraving with the special characters
CE and ß is possible

Working with parallel axes Selection of parallel axis in TOOL CALL or through Definition of the parallel axis through FUNCTION
pre-positioning. No compensating movement or PARAXMODE, compensating movement or offset
offset possible in the position display in the position display

Interpolation turning Adaptation of the PLC program is required. Not No adaptation of the PLC program is required. Also
possible with functional safety possible with functional safety
Cycle 290: Finishing a simple shoulder Cycle 291: Coupling the tool spindle to the position
of the linear axes
Cycle 292: Finishing rotationally symmetrical
contours

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Functions of the TNC 640
Differences in function

Scope of application Function of the iTNC 530 Operation in the TNC 640

MDI Execution of connected program sequences is Program information is considered only block by
possible block. Functions such as radius compensation,
labels for subprograms and program section
repeats are no longer included

Position display Distance-to-go display is possible in the tilted Distance-to-go display is possible in the input
workpiece coordinate system coordinate system

The actual position is shown with respect to the The actual position is shown with respect to the
tilted workpiece coordinate system input coordinate system. All transformations are
calculated into the display value

A DL that is programmed in the TOOL CALL is Configurable behavior of actual position display for a
shown compensated in the display DL programmed in TOOL CALL
(CfgPositionDisplay – progToolCallDL)

Simulation At START the machining time begins with 0 At START the machining time begins is added

Programming FN 16: F-PRINT Small differences in functional details

FN 18: SYSREAD

Pole transfer through CC without entering the plane The TNC issues an error message: additional input
is required because otherwise the interpretation
Incrementally programmed arc with polar can be ambiguous.
coordinates

smarT.NC smarT.NC: Fillable-form-based programming in Execution of smart.NC programs is supported

working steps

Cycle Editor for point patterns in HP format No editor for point pattern in HP format. Execution
of HP files is supported.

M function M124 point filter Function is configurable by machine parameter

(CfgStretchFilter)

Soft-key row Display of the SPEC FUNCT soft-key row: Soft-key Display of the SPEC FUNCT soft-key row: Soft-key
row is appended row is not appended (menu has to be exited first to
switch the soft-key row)

CYCL DEF and TCH PROBE soft-key rows are not Behavior is configurable
retained after programming a cycle (toggleCyclDef)

Binary search Binary search without limit to program length Limit to program length for the binary search is
(binary search = jump to same elements in the NC adjustable by parameter (maxLineCommandSrch).
program, starting from the active input element)

Management Pallet datums can be set Pallet datums can be set by entry in the kinematics

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Technologically obsolete functions

Why doesn’t the TNC 640 support

certain functions anymore?
HEIDENHAIN controls are known for their degree—with certain exceptions, however. following list shows the functions of the
simple and user-friendly programming, and Now the TNC 640 has replaced certain iTNC 530 that the TNC 640 no longer
at the same time they ensure considerable functions, some of which were developed supports.
downward compatibility. The TNC 640, too, more that 35 years ago. Obsolete functions
is downward compatible to a high have been superseded by new ones. The

Functions of the iTNC 530 Remark regarding TNC 640

Cutting data table for automatic calculation of spindle speed and Automatic calculation of spindle speed and feed rate is now
feed rate possible with the new context-sensitive cutting data calculator

SL1 cycles for roughing out pockets Replaced by SL2 cycles (larger performance range and more
effective roughing strategy)

Cycle 440: Measuring axis drift using a TT Axis shift can be measured with the TS

Cycle 441: Fast probing Fast probing possible through configuration of the touch probe in
the touch probe table

M90: Smoothing corners/M112: Inserting a rounding arc/ Replace by Cycle 32 TOLERANCE

M132: Filter order

M114/M115: Compensation of machine geometry Replaced by TCPM functions M144 and M128

M104: Activate last manually set datum Replaced through Cycle 247 or calling datum table pocket 0

M105/M106: Deactivate/activate a 2nd set of kv factors Implementation through MP subfiles

M134/M135: Precision stop of rotary axes, precision stop reset Implementation through machine tool builder through PLC signal

M142: Delete modal program information Not realized due to lack of demand

M150: Suppress limit switch message Implementation through FN functions

FN25: Set datum manually Manual datum is set in Manual mode

Feed rate in time (FT and FMAXT) Alternative programming capabilities, e.g. dwell time

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Functions of the TNC 640
Provided functions

Function of the iTNC 530 Function provided for Remark regarding TNC 640
software version:

34059x-07 Later

Test run: Coordinate display with sectional display x

mode

Test run: Depth display for plan view x

Test run: Stop at block number (N) x

Test run: Structure view x

Test run: Dynamic Collision Monitoring x

Outputting text or Q parameters with FN 15: PRINT x F print is alternatively possible with FN 16

Conversion of FK blocks x

Support of KinematicsComp (option 52) by x

KinematicsOpt

Global program settings (Option 44) x At present, the handwheel superimpositioning can be
run in a virtual tool axis with M118

Fixture management with dynamic collision x The machine tool builder can integrate permanent
monitoring chucking devices

3-D radius compensation depending on the tool’s x 3-D radius compensation is now possible through
contact angle with 3D-ToolComp (Option 92) normal vectors

Cycle 25: Contour train with residual material x Cycle 25 is now available without residual material
machining machining

Cycle 276: 3-D contour train x Presently only 2-D contour train available

Tool-oriented machining across several workpiece x

programs

Mid-program startup is graphically supported for point x

patterns

Mid-program startup is supported in a subprogram x

that is started from the main program

The TNC saves the point of interruption after x

cancellation through EMERGENCY STOP or power
failure. In mid-program startup, the TNC automatically
offers the program block for reentry

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