Creating A New Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Tool type
714 Star-type probe
725 Calibration tool
You can use the configuration file to specify the data to be displayed in the "Additional Data"
window.
Procedure
13.5.3

Creating a new tool

When creating a new tool, the "New Tool - Favorites" window offers you a number of selected
tool types, known as "favorites".
If you do not find the desired tool type in the favorites list, then select the requested grinding
or special tool via the corresponding softkeys.
Note
Grinding tools
Additional grinding tools are available depending on the particular machine configuration.
Procedure
Grinding
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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 opens.
The "Additional data" softkey is only active if a tool for which the "Addi‐
tional Data" window is configured is selected.
1. The tool list opens.
2. Place the cursor in the tool list at the position where the new tool should
be created.
Additional parameters
Geometry length (length X, length Y, length Z)
Wear length (Δ length X, Δ length Y, Δ length Z)
Adapter length (length X, length Y, length Z)
Offset angle (angle)
Ball diameter (Ø)
Geometry length (length X, length Y, length Z)
Wear length (Δ length X, Δ length Y, Δ length Z)
Adapter length (length X, length Y, length Z)
Manage tools
13.5 Tool list
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