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Heidenhain .H Program iTNC 530

Manually programming 5-side heavy machining parts with a CAD system from dxf metric drawings.
No CAM system, using a text editor (MS Notepad) to write Heidenhain .H machine code main and sub programs with labels, variables, logic and branching.
No simulation for verification. Using the mind's eye, and cycling the machine block by block usually with 50+ pages of code.
Traveling column 7-axis positioning: X,Y,Z RAM COLUMN, B&W TABLE, B&C HEAD.
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Heidenhain .I Program iTNC 530

Traveling column X-axis and Y-axis, ram Z-axis, rotary table B-axis with saddle W-axis, floor plate, and rotating heads B-axis and C-axis with CAT 40 and CAT 50 tools.
Hiedenhain iTNC530 control, using Esprit for 3d programming of a solid model, post processing with Visual Basic for outputting an ISO Heidenhain .I g-code format.
Simulation for verification included.

Heidenhain iTNC530 TCP 3+2 Axis Programming

7-AXIS X,Y,Z RAM COLUMN, B&C HEAD, B&W TABLE.
Considering 5 sides 3+2 axis for heavy machining? With what machine control unit? Why? To justifying, acquiring and implementing a control that compliments the 5 axis machine and gives you the tools to use the machine to the full extent.
Utilize the current and developing technology, and overcome the nonproductive ways companies use machine control units with 5-axis methodologies from the 80s and 90s.
Consider the accuracy benefits of calibrated, probed close loop digital feedback compensation in the full work envelop, and consider the simplicity for the machinist or the machine operator.
This edited for brevity video illustrates Heidenhain's tool control point management. Note the 6 orientations of the angle head with the respective X,Y,Z positions.
Recommend researching Heidenhain, Siemens and Fanuc programming and operation benefits of a global work piece zero and tool center point management, especially with CAT40 and CAT50 tools in 1 magazine in multiple angle heads.