Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual page 1397

In most cases, only tool parameter 6 (tool radius 1) is used.
Tool parameter
6
7
8
9
10
11
2D TRC with contour tools
For the definition of contour tools with multiple tool cutting edges, the minimum and maximum
limit angle can be entered. Both limit angles each relate to the vector of the cutting edge center
point to the cutting edge reference point and are counted clockwise.
Tool angle 1
Tool angle 2
3D face milling
Tool parameters 6 to 11 are required for tool description of 3D face milling.
Basic Functions
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Meaning Use
Tool length 1 Not used
Tool length 2 Not used
Tool radius 1 The tool radius must be entered for the following tool types
in tool parameter 6 (tool radius 1):
Tool type 1xx
Tool type 5xx
A tool radius does not have to be entered for drilling tools
(tool type 2xx).
The cutting edge position (tool parameter 2) also has to be
entered for turning tools (tool type 5xx).
Tool radius 2 Not used
Tool angle 1 Not used
Tool angle 2 Not used
Minimum limit angle per tool cutting edge
Maximum limit angle per tool cutting edge
W1: Tool offset
18.4 Tool cutting edge
Milling tools
Turning tools
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