Tool List - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Tool management

11.5 Tool list

11.5 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
Tool name
ST
D
Length
Radius
Tip angle or
Pitch
534
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
(represented as an icon).
You have the option of changing the tool type using the <SELECT> key.
The tool is identified by the name and the sister tool number. You may
enter the names as text or numbers.
Note: The maximum length of tool names is 31 ASCII characters. The
number of characters is reduced for Asian characters or Unicode
characters. The following special characters are not permitted: | # ".
Sister tool number (for sister tool strategy)
Cutting edge number
Tool length
Geometry data, length
Tool radius
Tip angle for Type 200 - twist drill and Type 220 - centering tool and Type
230 countersink
Pitch for Type 240 - tap
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