Fundamentals
TNC model, software and features
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HEIDENHAIN | TNC 320 | User’s manual for cycle programming | 9/2016
Software options
The TNC 320 features various software options that can be enabled by your machine tool builder. Each option is to
be enabled separately and contains the following respective functions:
Additional Axis (option 0 and option 1)
Additional axis
Additional control loops 1 and 2
Advanced Function Set 1 (option 8)
Expanded functions Group 1 Machining with rotary tables
Cylindrical contours as if in two axes
Feed rate in distance per minute
Coordinate conversions:
Tilting the working plane
HEIDENHAIN DNC (option 18)
Communication with external PC applications over COM component
DXF Converter (option 42)
DXF converter
Supported DXF format: AC1009 (AutoCAD R12)
Adoption of contours and point patterns
Simple and convenient specification of reference points
Selecting graphical features of contour sections from conversational
programs