Tool List - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Note
An electronic workpiece probe must be calibrated before use.
13.5

Tool list

All parameters and functions that are required to create and set up the tools are displayed in
the tool list.
Each tool is uniquely identified by the tool identifier and the sister tool number.
Tool parameters
Column heading
Location
BS
* If activated in magazine
selection
Type
Milling
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Machine manufacturer
The tool length of the workpiece probe is measured to the center of the ball
(length m) or to the ball circumference (length u).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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
Specific tool offset data is displayed depending on the tool type (represen‐
ted as an icon).
For milling/turning machines, the icon identifies the position of the tool; this
was selected when the tool was created.
You have the option of changing the tool type or the tool position using the
<SELECT> key.
Tool management
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