Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 184

Tool management
9.5 Tool list
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The tool creation sequence can be defined differently.
Multiple load points
If you have configured several loading points for a magazine, then the "Loading Point
Selection" window appears when a tool is created directly in an empty magazine location or
when the "Load" softkey is pressed.
Select the required load point and confirm with the "OK" softkey.
Additional data
If configured accordingly, the "New Tool" window opens after the required tool has been
selected and confirmed with "OK".
You can define the following data in this window:
● Names
● Tool location type
● Size of tool
References:
For a description of configuration options, refer to the
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If you want to create a tool that is not in the "Favorites" list, press
the "Cutters 100-199", "Drills 200-299" or "Sp. tools 700-900"
softkey.
The "New Tool - Milling Cutter", "New Tool - Drill", or "New Tool -
Special Tools" window opens.
4. Select the tool by placing the cursor on the corresponding icon.
5. Press the "OK" softkey.
The tool is added to the tool list with a predefined name. If the
cursor is located on an empty magazine location in the tool list, then
the tool is loaded to this magazine location.
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