Deleting A Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

9.5.5

Deleting a tool

Tools that are no longer in use can be deleted from the tool list for a clearer overview.
Procedure
Multiple load points - tool in magazine location
If you have configured several loading points for a magazine, then the "Loading Point
Selection" window appears after pressing the "Delete tool" softkey.
Select the required load point and press the "OK" softkey to unload and delete the tool.
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3. Press the "Edges" softkey in the "Tool list".
4. Press the "New cutting edge" softkey.
A new data set is stored in the list.
The cutting edge number is incremented by one and the offset data is
assigned the values of the cutting edge on which the cursor is
positioned.
5. Enter the offset data for the 2nd cutting edge.
6. Repeat this process if you wish to create more tool edge offset data.
7. Position the cursor on the cutting edge that you want to delete and
press the "Delete cutting edge" softkey.
The data set is deleted from the list. The first tool cutting edge cannot
be deleted.
1. The tool list is opened.
2. Place the cursor on the tool that you would like to delete.
3. Press the "Delete tool" softkey.
A safety prompt is displayed.
4. Press the "OK" softkey if you really want to delete the tool.
Use this softkey to delete the tool.
If the tool is in a magazine location, it is unloaded and then deleted.
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