Siemens SINUMERIK 808D ADVANCED Programming And Operating Manual page 65

Example: Tool definition
The following example is suitable for testing the parameterization of the TRACYL cylinder transformation:
Program code
Tool parameters
Number (DP)
$TC_DP1[1,1]=120
$TC_DP2[1,1]=0
Program code
Geometry
$TC_DP3[1,1]=8.
$TC_DP4[1,1]=9.
$TC_DP5[1,1]=7.
Program code
Geometry
$TC_DP6[1,1]=6.
$TC_DP7[1,1]=0
$TC_DP8[1,1]=0
$TC_DP9[1,1]=0
$TC_DP10[1,1]=0
$TC_DP11[1,1]=0
Program code
Wear
$TC_DP12[1,1]=0
Example: Making a hook-shaped groove
Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
6FC5398-4DP10-0BA1, 01/2014
Comment
Meaning
Tool type (Milling tool)
Cutting edge position (Only for turning tools)
Comment
Length compensation
Length offset vector (Calculation acc. to type and plane)
Comment
Radius
Tool radius
Slot width b for slotting saw, rounding radius for milling tools
Projection k (For slotting saw only)
Angle for taper milling tools
Comment
Length and radius compensation
Remaining parameters to $TC_DP24=0 (Tool base dimension/adapter)
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