HEIDENHAIN TNC 370 - 4.5 Entering Tool-Related Data

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4.5 Entering Tool-Related Data
Besides the tool data and compensation, you must
also enter the following information:
l Feed rate F
l Spindle speed S
l Miscellaneous functions M
Fig. 4.13: Feed rate F and spindle speed S of the tool
Feed rate F
The feed rate is the speed in mm/min (or inch/min) with which the tool
center moves.
Input range:
F = 0 to 99 999 mm/min (3937 inch/min)
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The maximum feed rate is set in machine parameters individually for each
axis.
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To set the feed rate:
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Enter the feed rate F, for example F = 100 mm/min.
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Move the tool in rapid traverse.
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Rapid traverse
If you wish to program rapid traverse, press ENT for FMAX. If you know
the maximum traverse speed, you can also program it directly. FMAX is
effective only for the block in which it is programmed.
Duration of feed rate F
A feed rate that is entered as a numerical value remains in effect until the
control executes a block in which another feed rate has been pro-
grammed.
If the new feed rate is FMAX (rapid traverse), the feed rate will return to
the last numerically entered feed rate as soon as the FMAX block is
executed.
Changing the feed rate F
You can vary the tool feed rate by turning the knob for feed rate override
on the operating panel (see page 2-6).
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