Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 65

Application
For machine tools with chain, rotary-plate or plane magazines.
Syntax
Selecting a tool
T<No>
T=<No>
T<n>=<No>
Tool change
M6
Deselecting a tool
T0
T0=<No>
Meaning
T:
<n>:
<No>:
M6:
T0:
Example
Program code
N10 T1 M6
N20 D1
N30 G1 X10 ...
...
N70 T5
N80 ...
...
N100 M6
N110 D1 G1 X10 ...
...
NC programming
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Address for the tool selection
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).
Number of the tool
Range of val‐ 0 ... 32000
ues:
M function for the tool change (according to DIN 66025)
M6 activates the selected tool (T...) and the tool offset (D...).
Deselecting the active tool
Comment
; Loading of tool T1.
; Selection of tool length compensation.
; Machining with T1.
; Preselection of tool T5.
; Machining with T1.
; Loading of tool T5.
; Machining with tool T5
Fundamentals
2.4 Tool change
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