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The TNC 640...
Where can it be used?
Versatile
– The TNC contouring control for milling and milling/turning machines
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What does it look like?
Well designed and user friendly
– The TNC 640 in dialog with the user
– The functional user interface
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What can it do?
Multi-operation machining
– Milling and turning on the same machine
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Quick and reliable machining with high contour accuracy
– Uniformly digital control design
– Dynamic Precision
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Machining with five axes
– The TNC 640 permits optimum tool movement
– Guided tool tip
– Swivel head and rotary table controlled by the TNC 640
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Intelligent machining
– Dynamic collision monitoring (DCM)
– Dynamic Efficiency
– Active chatter control (ACC)
– Adaptive feed control (AFC)
– Machining any contour slots with trochoidal milling
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Minimize setup times
– The TNC 640 makes setup easy
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Automated machining
– The TNC 640 measures, manages and communicates
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How is it programmed?
Programming, editing, testing
– The TNC 640 opens endless possibilities
– Graphic support in any situation
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Programming in the workshop
– Straightforward function keys for complex contours
– Programming contours unconventionally
– Field-proven cycles for recurring operations
– Field-proven turning cycles
– Reusing programmed contour elements
– Fast availability of all information
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Open for communication
– The TNC 640 understands DXF files
– Fast data transfer with the TNC
– Display any file formats on the TNC screen
– The TNC 640 programming station
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Are there any accessories?
Workpiece measurement
– Setup, presetting and measuring with touch trigger probes
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Tool Measurement
– Measuring length, radius and wear directly in the machine
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Inspecting and optimizing machine accuracy
– Calibrating rotary axes with KinematicsOpt
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Positioning with the handwheel
—Delicate axis traverse
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... At a glance
Overview
– User functions, accessories, options, specifications, comparison of controls
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