2186

Tilt plane: tool axis missing

Heidenhain · NC Control

What does 2186 mean?

When attempting to tilt the working plane, the tool axis required for setup clearance in Cycle 19 is missing from the program definition. The NC control cannot proceed without this critical information.

Common Causes

  • Tool axis for the setup clearance in Cycle 19 is missing.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Access the NC program and locate the Cycle 19 definition.

  2. 2

    Ensure that a valid TOOL CALL command, which includes the specification of the tool axis, is present and correctly defined before the Cycle 19 block.

  3. 3

    Verify that the tool axis specified in the TOOL CALL is correctly configured and available on the machine.

  4. 4

    Re-evaluate the NC program logic to confirm the correct sequence of operations for tilting the working plane and tool axis definition.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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