User's Manual TNC 360 (from 259 900-11) - heidenhain

4 Programming
4.6 Entering Miscellaneous Functions and STOP
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The M functions (M for miscellaneous) affect:
• Program run
• Machine functions
• Tool behavior
On the inside back cover of this manual you will find a list of M functions
that are predetermined for the TNC. The list indicates whether an M
function begins at the start or at the end of the block in which it is programmed.
Answer the following prompts in a positioning block:
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.
.
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M?
STOP
e.g.
3
e.g.
.
.
.
To enter an M function in a STOP block:
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M?
e.g. 5
6
ENT
ENT
Resulting NC block: STOP M5
If the M function was programmed in a STOP block, program run will be
interrupted at that block.
Enter the miscellaneous function, for example M3 (spindle on,
clockwise rotation).
Enter the miscellaneous function, for example M5 (spindle stop).
Some M functions are not effective on certain machines. The machine tool builder may also add some of his own M
functions.
A program run or test run is interrupted when it reaches a block containing
the STOP function.
An M function can be programmed in a STOP block.
If you wish to interrupt the program run or program test for a certain
duration, use the cycle 9: DWELL TIME (see page 8-38).
To enter a STOP function:
Press the STOP key.
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION M ?
ENT
Resulting NC block: STOP M6
Enter an M function, if desired, for example M6 (tool change).
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