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W1: Tool offset
2.4 Tool parameters
Each tool type is assigned a unique 3-digit number. The assignment of the tool to one of the
following technologies or tool groups is realized using the first digit (the hundreds position):
Tool type
1xy
2xy
3xy
4xy
5xy
6xy
7xy
The following is applicable to the "Tool type" parameter:
● The tool type must be specified for each tool cutting edge.
● Only the values specified can be used for the tool type.
● Tool type "0" means that no valid tool has been defined.
Relevant tool parameters
The parameter values to be entered in accordance with the tool type (tool offset data; TOA data)
are stored in system variables ($TC_DPx and $TC_TPGx).
An overview of the parameter values required for the respective tool type is provided in the
following table:
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Tool group
Milling tools
Drilling tools
Reserved
Grinding tools
Turning tools
Reserved
Special tools
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