Working With Multitool - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Tool management

12.15 Working with multitool

12.15 Working with multitool
Using a multitool you have the possibility of storing more than one tool at a magazine
location.
The multitool itself has two or more locations to accept tools. The tools are directly mounted
on the multitool. The multitool is located at a location in the magazine.
Typical applications
One application for using multitools on lathes with revolver and counterspindle is to equip the
multitool with two turning tools. One turning tool for machining on the main spindle and one
turning tool for machining on the counterspindle.
An additional application is to use multitools on lathes equipped with a tool spindle. A
multitool, on which several tools have been mounted, is inserted in the tool spindle at this
machine. A tool change within the multitool is realized by positioning the multitool, i.e. by
rotating the tool spindle.
Geometrical arrangement of the tools on the multitool
The geometrical arrangement of the tools is defined by the clearance between the locations
on the multitool.
The clearance between the locations can be defined as follows:
● Using the multitool location number or
● using the angle of the multitool location
If angle is selected here, then the value of the angle must be entered for each multitool
location.
Regarding loading and unloading in a magazine, the multitool is treated as a single unit.
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