Cutting Edge Position, Cut Direction And Angle For Rotary Tools - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Function Manual

W1: Tool offset
18.7 Cutting data modification for tools that can be rotated
18.7.3

Cutting edge position, cut direction and angle for rotary tools

Turning tools
Turning tools means the following tools whose tool type ($TC_DP1) has values in the range of 500 to 599.
Grinding tools (tool types 400 to 499) are equivalent to turning tools.
Tools are treated independently of tool type such as turning tools if:
SD42950 $SC_TOOL_LENGTH_TYPE = 2
Basic Functions
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