Tool Parameter 2: Cutting Edge Position - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

Slot width b
Projection k
The width of the saw blade is taken into account for the tool radius compensation (G40/G41/
G42) as follows:
Function
G40
G41
G42
2.4.3

Tool parameter 2: Cutting edge position

The cutting edge position describes the position of the tool tip P in relation to the cutting edge
center point S. It is entered in tool parameter 2.
The cutting edge position is required together with the cutting edge radius (tool parameter 8) for
the calculation of the tool radius compensation for turning tools (tool type 5xx).
P
S
R
Cutting edge position (1 ... 9) for machining behind the turning center
Tools
Function Manual, 06/2019, A5E47435126B AA
Geometry
$TC_DP7
$TC_DP8
Meaning
No saw blade compensation
Saw blade compensation left
Saw blade compensation right
Tool tip
Cutting edge center point
Cutting edge radius
Wear Tool base di‐
mension
$TC_DP16
$TC_DP17
W1: Tool offset
2.4 Tool parameters
Unit
mm
mm
41