Changing A Tool Type - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Tool management

12.13 Changing a tool type

12.13 Changing a tool type
Procedure
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The "Tool details" window is displayed.
All of the available tool data is displayed in the list.
4. Press the softkey "Cutting edge data", if you wish to display the cutting
edge data.
5. Press the softkey "Monitoring data", if you wish to display the
monitoring data.
6. Press the "Additional details" softkey.
The "Tool details - all parameters" window is opened.
All of the tool parameters are displayed in the list.
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. Select the desired tool type in the list of favorites or select using the
softkeys "Cutters 100-199", "Drill 200-299", "Grinders 400-499" 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 tool type is accepted and the corresponding icon is displayed
in the "Type" column.
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