Operation Manual

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 640 107
3.6 Tool measurement
Tool compensation
The tool compensation in X and Z as well as the special compensation
for recessing tools and button tools compensate for wear of the
cutting edge.
Select Set T, S, F (only available in Manual mode)
Press the Tool correct. soft key
Press the X offset for tool (or Z offset) soft key
The compensation values that you determine per
handwheel are now shown in the distance-to-go
display
Transfer the compensation value to the tool table
 The T display shows the new compensation value
 The distance-to-go display is canceled
Select Set T, S, F (only available in Manual mode)
Press the Tool correct. soft key
Press the Delete soft key
Delete compensation value in X (or Z)
A compensation value must not exceed +/–10 mm.
DEFINING TOOL COMPENSATION
DELETING TOOL COMPENSATION VALUES