HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-02) - Manual (Page 56)

First Steps with the TNC 128
1.5 Setting up tools
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1.5 Setting up tools
Selecting the correct operating mode
Tools are set up in the
Manual Operation mode:
Press the operating-mode key: The TNC switches
to the
Manual mode of operation
Further information on this topic
Operating modes of the TNC: see "Modes of Operation",
page 65
Preparing and measuring tools
Clamp the required tools in their tool holders
When measuring with an external tool presetter: Measure the
tools, note down the length and radius, or transfer them directly
to the machine through a transfer program
When measuring on the machine: Insert the tool