Entering Tool Data Into The Table - HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 User Manual

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Entering tool data into the table

You can define and store up to 32 767 tools and their tool data in a

tool table. Also see the editing functions later in this chapter.

You must use tool tables if:

you wish to use indexed tools such as stepped drills with more

than one length compensation value

Further information:

your machine tool has an automatic tool changer

you want to work with the machining cycle G122,

Further information:

you want to work with machining cycles 251 to 254,

Further information:

Caution: Data may be lost!

Deleting line 0 from the tool table will destroy the structure of

the table. As a result, locked tools might no longer be recognized

as locked and, consequently, the search for a replacement

tool will not work, either. The problem cannot be solved by

reinserting a line 0. The original tool table will be permanently

Restore the tool table

Add a new line 0 to the defective tool table

Copy the defective tool table (e.g. toolcopy.t)

Delete the defective tool table (current tool.t)

Copy the copied tool table (toolcopy.t) as tool.t

Delete the copied tool table (toolcopy.t)

Contact HEIDENHAIN Service (NC helpline)

All table names must start with a letter. Please keep this

in mind when creating and managing additional tables.

You can select the table view with the Screen Layout

key. You can choose between a list view and a form

Other settings, such as HIDE/ SORT/ COLUMNS, can be

made after the file is open.

"Indexed tool", page 239

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