TNC Programming Station
for Milling Controls from HEIDENHAIN
Programming and training on a PC

www.heidenhain.com/programming-stations

09/2024

HEIDENHAIN programming stations
Programming, archiving, and training

What’s the purpose of aprogramming station?

As easy as it is to write a part program on a
TNC at the machine while a different part isbeing machined, short reloading times orhigh machine utilization may hinder attentive
programming work on the shop floor. AHEIDENHAIN programming station gives
you the same programming capabilities asa HEIDENHAIN control at the machine, butaway from the noise and distractions of theshop floor.
Creating programs
Programming, testing and optimizing
HEIDENHAIN Klartext or G-code programswith a programming station substantiallyreduces machine idle times. There’s nolearning curve to using the programming
station, because you’re using the samekeyboard as you would at the machine.

Testing externally created programs
The programming station’s high-resolution
simulation allows you to test even complex
3D CAD/CAM programs and identify tiny
details. Testing these programs is particularly
realistic with the Digital Twin. CAD/CAM
programs usually receive different machinespecific commands that the Digital Twintakes into account even during thesimulation.
Training with the programming station
Since the programming stations are basedon the same software as the controls, they
are ideally suited for vocational training andcontinuing education. The programming andprogram testing processes are the sameas on the machine, giving trainees theconfidence they need to operate a realmachine.

Your workstation

What can the programming
station do?

The programming modes provide you withthe same functions as those of the TNC
controls on your machines. You can create
programs:• In HEIDENHAIN Klartext format or withG codes• With graphical support during program
input and simulation• With innovative TNC functions, such ascontour drawing• Through direct data transfer from typical
CAD formats (DXF, STEP, IGES)
Because the programming station softwareis the original software of the control,compatibility is ensured. Part programs
created with the programming station run
on any machine tool equipped with theequivalent control if the programming
station software has been configured
to your machine.
And because nearly all paid software
options are available on the TNC
programming station free of charge,
users of the full version or the free demo
version can use the programming station
to test various functions and decide
whether to pursue an upgrade.

What does the programmingstation look like?

The programming station is an application
for PCs with Windows operating systems.
The software offers you the same TNC userinterface and graphical support as thecontrol on your machine. There are also
different operating interfaces.
The TNC programming station can be used
for the TNC7, TNC 640, TNC 620, TNC 320
and iTNC530 controls. Programming station
software for each control is available fordownload on the HEIDENHAIN website.
Demo version of theprogramming station
If an operating panel or software protection
dongle is not connected, then theprogramming station software launches indemo mode with limited functionality. As
soon as a connected operating panel orsoftware release module is detected, thefull functionality of the TNC programming
station can be used.

* This service is performed for a fee
TNC7 programming station operating panel

TNC programming station with
virtual keyboard
The programming station can also be usedwith a virtual keyboard instead of a TNC
operating panel. The virtual keyboard isshown with the TNC control panel on thescreen of the PC and contains the keys
needed to open the TNC’s most essential
dialog boxes. A software protection dongle
is included.

The programming station with a virtual
keyboard is available in the following
versions:• Single-station license• Network license for 1, 14 or 20 stations.
The stations must be connected witheach other because the software dongle
is connected to only one PC. The
network license is therefore especially
useful for training rooms.
The programming station operating panel isalso available in different versions without
the software protection dongle, allowing
you to use the operating panel when using
a network license.
TNC7 programming station
operating panel
The operating panel is based on the layoutof the TNC7 keyboard unit and, thanks to
its compact design, is ideal for use in anoffice or in a training environment. The
programming station’s keyboard layout ishighly ergonomic. Its long-stroke key
design is particularly pleasant.
The TNC7 programming station
operating panel:• State-of-the-art TNC7 hardware design• Compact form factor for use at an officeworkstation• Installation slot for USB dongle on thebottom• Strain relief for USB cable built into thehousing• Newly designed keyboard with an
improved feel
• Dirt-repellant, anodized keyboard surface

Digital Twin*

A Digital Twin makes the TNC programming
station even more effective at testing yourprograms. Future crashes can be detectedduring the simulation, allowing you to avoid
interruptions and machine damage. Runninga simulation with the Digital Twin also
provides highly accurate machining times,
enabling precise quoting and machine
capacity planning. The HEIDENHAIN Serviceteam creates the Digital Twin based on theconfiguration of your actual machine. Afterthe Digital Twin has been uploaded onto
your programming station, you can test andoptimize it with a realistic digital model ofyour machine under real-world conditions:• Check and optimize tool paths• Prevent program interruptions• Avoid collisions• Reduce setup times• Increase process reliability• Determine machining times and costs

Programming station with theTNC operating panel
A separate TNC machine operating panel
can be connected to the PC via the USBport, allowing you to create NC programs
using the same keyboard as the one on themachine. The only difference is that theoperating panel also contains the soft keys
that are normally built into the control’smonitor housing. A PC keyboard alsoenables convenient entry of file names andcomments. Overlays for easier soft-key
identification and self-adhesive strain relief
for the USB cable are included in delivery.

The TNC7 programming station keyboard
can be combined as desired with thedifferent programming station variants(dongle versions). A slot is provided at thebottom of the housing for securely
connecting your USB dongle.

Programming station with virtual keyboard

The TNC7 features a fully touch-optimized
user experience. Just like the TNC7 itself,
the new programming station operating
panel has no separate soft keys. The soft
keys are selected via the mouse or bytouching the screen.

Versions and system requirements

Which programming stations
are available?

To find the appropriate programming station
software for our current TNC controls, visit:www.heidenhain.com/software. The
installation package of the programming
station software contains the following:• Programming station software• VirtualBox (VBox) virtualization softwarefrom ORACLE• VBox expansion: TNC VB Base
Software and data for the installation andoperation of all programming stations(Control Center and virtual keyboard)
Prerequisites for the PC
Operating system: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)• Processor with virtualization support(VT-x or AMD-V)• RAM:  8 GB,  16 GB (TNC7)• Dedicated graphics board for graphicsintensive applications• Hard disk:  10 GB per programmingstation• Resolution:  1024 x 768,  1280 x 1024
(TNC 640),  1920 x 1080 (TNC7)• Interfaces: USB, LAN

Windows 10/11 are trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation

TNC Programming Station

LicenseID no.

Programming station
software

TNC programming station with
1 local
TNC 640/TNC620 operating panel
TNC programming stations with
virtual keyboard

1113967-03 Downloadable from theHEIDENHAIN Filebase• TNC71 local
1113924-04 • TNC 640• TNC 620
1 network 1125955-04 • TNC 320• iTNC 530
14 network 1113926-04
20 network 1113928-04

Operating panel without asoftware protection dongle1)

ID no.

TNC7 programming station
operating panel

1380256-01 TNC7 (TNC 640, TNC 620, TNC 320,iTNC 530)2)

TNC 640/TNC 620 programmingstation operating panel

1113967-52 TNC7, TNC 640, TNC 620, TNC 320,iTNC 530

1)
2)

Use:
Programming station software

TNC programming station with keyboard required
Operation via mouse or touchscreen, no soft key buttons

Conversational languages
You can install the TNC programming
station with several languages and switch
among them during operation. All dialogs
and soft keys are then displayed in therespective national language. The following
languages are available:• Chinese (simplified and traditional)• Danish• German• English• Finnish• French• Italian• Korean• Dutch• Norwegian• Polish• Portuguese• Romanian• Russian (Cyrillic)• Swedish• Slovak• Slovenian• Spanish• Czech• Turkish• Hungarian

Further information:
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Straße 583301 Traunreut, Germany +49 8669 31-0
 +49 8669 32-5061
info@heidenhain.dewww.heidenhain.com

825930-2A · 09/2024 · F&W · Printed in Germany• Brochure: TNC7
• Brochure: TNC 640• Brochure: TNC 620• Brochure: TNC 320