A Timeline of Heidenhain CNC Control Innovations

Here is a short history of Heidenhain cnc controls with the years.

HEIDENHAIN CNC Control’s History

1968 VRZ 59.4 bidirectional counter for one axis

1974 HEIDENHAIN 5041 numerical position display unit

1976 TNC 110 and TNC 120 numeric positioning controls for 3 axes

1979 TNC 131 / TNC 135 numerical straight cut controls

1981 TNC 145 numeric contouring control for 3 axes

1984 TNC 155 numerical contouring control for 4 axes with graphic simulation of workpiece machining

HEIDENHAIN TNC 100 Series

1995 EnDat synchronous serial interface for absolute position encoders

1996 TNC 426 contouring control with digital drive control for 5 axes

1996 TNC 410 MA HEIDENHAIN complete package with inverters and motors

HEIDENHAIN TNC 400 Series

2004 iTNC 530 contouring control with alternative operating mode smarT.NC

HEIDENHAIN TNC 500 Series

2007 TNC 620 contouring control with HSCI, the serial controller interface

2011 TNC 640 contouring control for combined milling and turning operations

HEIDENHAIN TNC 600 Series

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