Tool Change With M6 With Active Tool Management (Option) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Tool change
4.2 Tool change with tool management (option)
4.2.2

Tool change with M6 with active tool management (option)

Function
The tool is selected when the T command is programmed. The tool only becomes active
with M6 (including tool offset).
Application
For milling machines with chain, rotary-plate or box magazines.
Syntax
Tool selection:
T=<location>
T=<name>
T<n>=<location>
T<n>=<name>
Tool change:
M6
Tool deselection:
T0
Significance
T=:
<n>:
M6:
T0:
Note
If the selected magazine location is not occupied in a tool magazine, the command acts as
for T0. The selection of the next occupied magazine location can be used to position the
empty location.
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Command for the tool selection
The following specifications are possible:
<location>: Number of the magazine location
Name of tool
<name>:
Note:
The correct notation (upper/lower case) must be used when
programming a tool name.
Spindle number as address extension
Note:
The possibility of programming a spindle number as an address extension
depends on the configuration of the machine; → see machine manufacturer's
specifications.
M function for the tool change (according to DIN 66025)
M6 activates the selected tool (T...) and the tool offset (D...).
Command for tool deselection (magazine location not occupied)
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