Tool Change With M6 - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Programming Manual

4.1.2

Tool change with M6

Function
The tool is selected when the
(including tool offset).
M6
Application
For milling machines with chain, rotary-plate or box magazines.
Syntax
Tool selection:
T<number>
T=<number>
T<n>=<number>
Tool change:
M6
Tool deselection:
T0
T0=<number>
Significance
:
T
<n>
<number>
:
M6
:
T0
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 07/2010, 6FC5398-1BP40-0BA0
Command for the tool selection
: Spindle number as address extension
Note:
The possibility of programming a spindle number as address extension
depends on the configuration of the machine;
→ see machine manufacturer's specifications.
: Number of the tool
Range of values: 0 - 32000
M function for the tool change (according to DIN 66025)
activates the selected tool (
M6
Command for deselection of the active tool
4.1 Tool change without tool management
command is programmed. The tool only becomes active with
T
T...
) and the tool offset (
D...
Tool change
).
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