Tool change
4.1 Tool change without tool management
4.1
Tool change without tool management
4.1.1
Tool change with T command
Function
There is a direct tool change when the T command is programmed.
Application
For turning machines with circular magazine.
Syntax
Tool selection:
T<number>
T=<number>
T<n>=<number>
Tool deselection:
T0
T0=<number>
Meaning
T:
<n>:
<number>:
T0:
Example
Program code
N10 T1 D1
...
N70 T0
...
56
Command for tool selection including tool change and activation of the tool
offset
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
Command for deselection of the active tool
Comment
; Loading of tool T1 and activation of the tool offset D1.
; Deselect tool T1.
Programming Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
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