Tool Types; General Information About The Tool Types - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

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5.5 Tool types

5.5 Tool types
5.5.1

General information about the tool types

Tools are divided into tool types. Each tool type is assigned a 3-digit number. The first digit
assigns the tool type to one of the following groups depending on the technology used:
Tool type
1xy
2xy
3xy
4xy
5xy
6xy
7xy
70
Tool group
Milling tools
Drills
Reserved
Grinding tools
Turning tools
Reserved
Special tools such as a slotting saw
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