Tool Change With T Command With Active Tool Management (Option) - Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Programming Manual

Tool change
5.2 Tool change with tool management (option)
Tool name
On a machine tool with active tool management, the tools must be assigned a name and
number for clear identification (e.g. "Drill", "3").
The tool call can then be via the tool name, e.g.
T="Drill"
Note
The tool name may not contain any special characters.
5.2.1

Tool change with T command with active tool management (option)

There is a direct tool change when the T command is programmed.
Application
For turning machines with circular magazine.
Syntax
Tool selection:
T=<location>
T=<name>
T<n>=<location>
T<n>=<name>
Tool deselection:
T0
Meaning
T=:
<n>:
T0:
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Command for tool change and activation of the tool offset
The following specifications are possible:
<location>: Number of the magazine location
Name of tool
<name>:
Note:
The correct notation (uppercase/lowercase) must be used when pro‐
gramming a tool name.
Spindle number as address extension
Note:
The possibility of programming a spindle number as an address extension depends on
the configuration of the machine; → see machine manufacturer's specifications.
Command for the tool deselection (magazine location not occupied)
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