Machine Controls and Touch Probes
Hard-to-machine materials. Complex geometries. Employee training challenges. The realities of today’s manufacturing floor require keen attention to constant process improvement. HEIDENHAIN CNC machine controls and touch probes offer a proven solution—with technologies that improve part quality, shop-floor efficiency and return on investment. For more than 30 years, we’ve perfected the delicate balance of cutting-edge innovation and universal compatibility. Contact us today or read the latest edition of our CNC machining magazine to see what precision control can do for your business.
Why HEIDENHAIN CNC controls?
- Easy-to-use machine interface with simple ways to create programs with and without CAM
- Fastest control for milling and turning with highest possible accuracy
- Most innovative solutions for automated production and complicated machining applications
- High compatibility and connectivity among HEIDENHAIN controls
Why HEIDENHAIN touch probes?
- Optical trigger mechanism prevents wear of probe components
- Many probing applications: Milling, turning, grinding, transfer lines, robots and high accuracy tasks
- Innovate probe features: Hybrid infrared/radio mode, workpiece cleaning, smart standby and a patented collision adapter
- Easy mechanical adjustment for runout, in addition to calibration cycles on CNC controls
Industries we serve
FAQs
Why should I use a touch probe?
Using a touch probe is a huge benefit to speed up the machining setup process and reducing scrap. They are also advantageous in final part inspection and correction. Touch probes are a vital tool to pair with 5-axis machinery.
What are the major benefits of 5-axis machining with a HEIDENHAIN control?
HEIDENHAIN offers and supports the user with numerous practical functions that make 5-axis machining easy and reliable, from programming to part inspection.
What’s the difference between TNC 640 vs 530?
The TNC 640 provides enhanced touch probe cycles for workpiece setup and interrogation. We have also added workpiece error compensation to the preset table. This can work in combination with 3-axis ,3+2, and 5-axis machining. The control also comes with enhanced graphical and user interfaces which allow for better understanding and transparency throughout the machining process.
Learn how to combat common machining challenges with advanced control technologies
At HEIDENHAIN, we understand today's complex machining challenges and ambitious production schedules. That's why we design our CNC machine tool control functionalities to solve these issues.
Our Dynamic Efficiency functionalities allow high material removal rates and extended machine and tool life in roughing of especially hard-to-cut materials when chatter and high loads are present.
Our Dynamic Precision technologies enable better accuracy in acceleration and deceleration phases by dynamically adjusting the controller parameters depending on the machine’s age, load or machining position.
Product success stories
Tamsen Maritim shipyard: fit & ready
Factory hall = Work envelope. This simple equation is probably the best way to describe the huge 5-axis portal milling machine at the Tamsen Maritim shipyard.
A Great One-Two Punch
With the need for high-quality contour surface milling on the rise in manufacturing, this large machine tool builder based in the U.S. has met that challenge and is making an impact in the industries that need it most. Welcome TARUS.
Canadian Mold Shop Tracks Growth
+ Aerospace Inc. is not your typical mold shop, emerging as a contract, build-to-spec supplier of parts for many throughout North America and Europe.
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