Tool Wear - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

16.6

Tool wear

All parameters and functions that are required during operation are contained in the tool
wear list.
Tools that are in use for long periods are subject to wear. You can measure this wear and
enter it in the tool wear list. The controller then takes this information into account when
calculating the tool length or radius compensation. This ensures a consistent level of
accuracy during workpiece machining.
Monitoring types
You can automatically monitor the tools' working times via the workpiece count, tool life or
wear.
Note
Combination of monitoring types
You have the option to monitor a tool by a type or any combination of monitoring types can
be switched on.
In addition, you can disable tools when you no longer wish to use them.
Tool parameters
Column heading
Location
BS
* If activated in magazine
selection
Type
Turning
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Meaning
Magazine/location number
The magazine location numbers

The magazine number is specified first, followed by the location
number in the magazine.
If there is only one magazine, only the location number is displayed.
Load position in the load magazine

The following icons can also be displayed for other magazine types (e.g.
for a chain):
Spindle location as an icon

Locations for gripper 1 and gripper 2 (applies only when a spindle

with dual gripper is used) as icons
Tool type
Depending on the tool type (represented by an icon), certain tool offset
data is enabled.
The icon identifies the position of the tool; this was selected when the tool
was created.
You have the option of changing the tool position or the tool type using
the <Select> key.
Tool management
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