The vTNC7 programming system is a powerful PC application based on the TNC7 control. It is ideal for milling and drilling operations at different depths and in multiple planes, even tilted planes. The vTNC7 supports 2.5D milling contours and stepped holes.
Fast visual programming with Feature Based Programming
Automated tilting movements and prepositioning
CAD geometry detection
Ability to store and reuse process data
Klartext Converter for compatibility with legacy machines
AI assistance via HEIDENHAIN Digital Intelligence
Ability to run simulations with a Digital Twin (a Digital Twin is a HEIDENHAIN service that can be purchased separately)
License model
The vTNC7 programming system is offered as an online license and as an offline USB license. The rental period is 12 months and automatically renews unless cancelled. Software updates are included free of charge during the rental period. The annual rent, which is the sum of 12 monthly rents, is invoiced at the beginning of each rental period. The following table compares the available licenses:
vTNC7
Software protection: online license
Software protection: USB license (offline)
vTNC7 rental license
Yes
Yes
Continuous internet connection required
Yes
No
Can also be used offline
No
Yes
License dongle (USB) required
No
Yes
A new license file must be loaded onto the dongle at the start of each rental period and every subsequent 12 months
vTNC7 USB license (offline) and license dongle USB
User's manual (included in the software)
The vTNC7 software can be downloaded at www.heidenhain.com/software and then installed on a local PC. To begin the license, TMCmanager is also needed. The trial version of the vTNC7 software is the full version with certain limits. These limits are removed when a valid license key is used.