Managing Several Cutting Edges - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Tool management
9.5 Tool list
Tool type
140 Face milling
155 Bevel cutter
156 Bevel cutter with corner
rounding
157 Conical die-milling cutter
You can use the configuration file to specify the data to be displayed for specific tool types in
the "Additional Data" window.
Procedure
9.5.4

Managing several cutting edges

In the case of tools with more than one cutting edge, a separate set of offset data is
assigned to each cutting edge. The number of possible cutting edges depends on the
controller configuration.
Tool cutting edges that are not required can be deleted.
Procedure
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Additional parameters
External radius
Tool angle
Taper angle
Corner radius
Taper angle
Taper angle
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. The tool list is opened.
2. In the list, select an appropriate tool, e.g. an angle head cutter.
3. Press the "Additional data" softkey.
The "Additional data - ..." window is opened.
The "Additional data" softkey is only active if a tool for which the
"Additional Data" window is configured is selected.
1. The tool list is opened.
2. Position the cursor on the tool for which you would like to store more
cutting edges.
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