Changing The Cutting Edge Position Or Tool Type - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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16.13 Changing the cutting edge position or tool type

16.13 Changing the cutting edge position or tool type
Procedure
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1. The tool list, the wear list, the OEM tool list or the magazine is opened.
2. Position the cursor in the column "Type" of the tool that you wish to
change.
3. Press the <SELECT> key.
The "Tool types - Favorites" window opens.
4 Press the <Cursor right> or <Cursor left> key to select the new cutting
edge position or the tool position for grinding tools.
- OR -
Select the desired tool type in the list of favorites or select the required
tool type using the softkeys "Cutters 100-199", "Drill 200-299",
"Grinders 400-499" "Turntools 500-599" or "Spec.tool 700-900".
Note: A grinding tool can only be changed into another grinding tool
type.
5. Press the "OK" softkey.
The new cutting edge position / tool position or the new tool type is
accepted and the corresponding icon is displayed in the "Type" column.
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