Selecting A Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Turning Operating Manual

Parameter Meaning
Machining plane Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ))
Gear stage Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)
Stop position Entering the spindle position
Note
Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
● A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
● A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
5.2.2

Selecting a tool

Procedure
Turning
Operating Manual, 06/2019, A5E44903486B AB
1. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
2. Press the "T, S, M" softkey.
3. Select as to whether you wish that the tool is identified using a name or
the location number.
4. Enter the name or the number of the tool T in the entry field.
- OR -
Press the "Select tool" softkey.
The tool selection window is opened.
Place the cursor on the desired tool and press the "OK" softkey.
The tool is transferred to the "T, S, M... window" and displayed in the field
of tool parameter "T".
5. Select the tool cutting edge D or enter the number directly in the field.
6. Select the sister tool ST or enter the number directly in field "ST".
Working in manual mode
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Unit
Degrees
139