Tool Parameters 21 - 23: Tool Base Dimension/Adapter Dimension - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

Active tool shape
The geometry tool radius compensation (tool parameters 6 to 11) and the wear tool radius
compensation (tool parameters 15 to 20) are added together (geometry tool radius 1 is added
to wear tool radius 1, etc.) to arrive at the shape of the active tool.
18.4.8

Tool parameters 21 - 23: Tool base dimension/adapter dimension

Description
Tool base dimension/adapter dimension can be used when the reference point of the toolholder
(tool size) differs from the reference point of the toolholder.
This is the case when:
● The tool and the tool adapter are measured separately but are installed on the machine in
one unit (the tool size and adapter size are entered separately in a cutting edge).
● The tool is used in a second tool fixture located in another position (e.g. vertical and
horizontal spindle).
● The tool fixtures of a tool turret are located at different positions.
Figure 18-8
Basic Functions
Function Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5397-0BP40-5BA2
Application examples for base-dimension/adapter-dimension TLC
W1: Tool offset
18.4 Tool cutting edge
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