Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming Manual page 361

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Changing tool names
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Abort
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SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
8.2 Importing tools into the tool list
The new tool is created and automatically assumes the name of the
selected tool type.
Enter a unique tool name.
You can edit the tool name as required. A tool name may contain
a maximum of 17 characters. You can use letters, digits, the
underscore symbol (_), periods (".") and slashes ("/").
If you assign a tool name that already exists, the "Create a duplo tool"
window appears. You can decide whether you would like to create a
sister tool (see Sec. "Creating a sister tool").
Enter the offset data of the tool.
If you later want to change the cutting edge position of the tool,
position the cursor in the "Type" column and select one of the preset
options using the "Alternat." softkey or the "Select" key.
You have the option of later changing a tool's name.
Position the cursor in the "Tool name" column and enter the
desired name.
If you enter a tool name that already exists, the "Create a duplo tool"
window appears. You are asked whether a duplo tool should be
created.
Press the "Do not rename" softkey if you do not want to create a
sister tool.
Enter a new tool name.
Using the "Abort" softkey, you can cancel the process at any time.
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