Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 44

W1: Tool offset
2.4 Tool parameters
In most cases, only tool parameter 6 (tool radius 1) is used:
Tool parameter
2D TRC with contour tools
For the definition of contour tools with multiple tool cutting edges, the minimum and maximum
limit angle can be entered. Both limit angles each relate to the vector of the cutting edge center
point to the cutting edge reference point and are counted clockwise.
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Meaning
6 Tool radius 1
7 Tool radius 2
8 Tool length 4
9 Tool length 5
10 Tool angle 1
11 Tool angle 2
Tool angle 1 Minimum limit angle per tool cutting edge
Tool angle 2 Maximum limit angle per tool cutting edge
Use
The tool radius must be specified for the following tool types:
1xx Milling tools
5xx Turning tools
Tool parameter 2: Cutting edge position
(Page 41) must also be specified for turning
tools.
Note
Tool type 2xx: A tool radius does not have to be specified for
drilling tools.
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