Changing A Tool Type; Graphic Display - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Tool management

13.11 Graphic display

Parameter
Tool life, count and wear
Tool life, count and wear
Tool life, count and wear
Monitoring OEM parame‐
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13.10

Changing a tool type

Procedure
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13.11 Graphic display
In addition to the list of tools, you can also display the tools and magazine locations in a dynamic
graphic display.
The tools are displayed in the list in the order with their correct proportions.
The graphic display must be set up by the machine manufacturer.
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Meaning
Actual value
Actual value for tool life, count or wear
Setpoint
Setpoint for tool life, count or wear
Prewarning limit
Specification of the tool life, the count or wear at which a warning is displayed.
1. The tool list, the wear list, the OEM tool list or the magazine is opened.
2. Position the cursor in the column "Type" of the tool that you wish to
change.
3. Press the <SELECT> key.
The "Tool types - Favorites" window opens.
4. Select the desired tool type in the list of favorites or select using the soft‐
keys "Cutters 100-199", "Drill 200-299", or "Spec. tool 700-900".
5. Press the "OK" softkey.
The new tool type is accepted and the corresponding icon is displayed in
the "Type" column.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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