Tool Function (T Function); Tool Change With T Command - Siemens PUMA V400/M Operation Manual

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Tool Function (T Function)

2.1

Tool change with T command

The T function is used to select the specified tool and to set the coordinate system using the
tool offset.
(1) Syntax
Tool selection:
T<number>
T=<number>
T<n>=<number>
Tool deselection:
T0
T0=<number>
T: Command for tool selection including tool change and activation of the tool
Offset
<n>: Spindle number as address extension
<number>: Number of the tool Range of values: 0 - 32000
T0: Command for deselection of the active tool
Example
N10 T1 D1 ; Loading of tool T1 and activation of the tool offset D1.
...
N70 T0 ; Deselect tool T1.
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