Tool Selection/Tool Call T; Tool Change With T Commands (Turning); Tool Change With M06 (Mill) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Programming Manual

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8.3 Tool selection/tool call T

8.3 Tool selection/tool call T
8.3.1

Tool change with T commands (turning)

Function
A direct tool change takes place when the T word is programmed.
Tool selection without tool management
Free selection of D No. (flat D No.) relative to cutting edges
Tabulated D No.: D1 ... D8
Tool selection with tool management
Free selection of D No. (flat D No.) relative to cutting edges
Fixed assignment of D No. to the cutting edges
Programming
Tx or T=x or Ty=X
Or
T0=
Parameters
Tx or T=x or Ty=x
x
T0=
Machine manufacturer
The effect of the T number call is defined in machine data. See machine manufacturer's
configuration.
8.3.2

Tool change with M06 (mill)

Function
Tool selection takes place when the T word is programmed.
1. Tool selection without tool management
• Free selection of D No. (flat D No.) relative to cutting edges
8-12
Tool selection with T No. including tool change
(active tool), tool offset is active
x stands for T No.: 0-32000
Tool deselection
Number of tools: 1200
(depending on the machine manufacturer's configuration)
Programming Manual, 10.2004 Edition, 6FC5 298-7AB00-0BP1
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