Tool List - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

12.5

Tool list

All parameters and functions that are required to create and set up the tools are displayed in the
tool list.
Each tool is uniquely identified by the tool identifier and the replacement tool number.
Tool parameters
Column heading
Location
BS
* If activated in magazine
selection
Type
Tool name
ST
D
Length
Radius
∅
Tip angle or
Pitch
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Meaning
Magazine/location number
• Magazine location numbers
The magazine number is specified first, followed by the location number
in the magazine.
If there is only one magazine, only the location number is displayed.
• Load position in the load magazine
The following icons can also be displayed for other magazine types (e.g. for
a chain):
• Spindle location as an icon
• Locations for gripper 1 and gripper 2 (applies only when a spindle with
dual gripper is used) as icons
Tool type
Specific tool offset data is displayed depending on the tool type (represented
as an icon).
You have the option of changing the tool type using the <SELECT> key.
The tool is identified by the name and the replacement tool number. You may
enter the names as text or numbers.
Note: The maximum length of tool names is 31 ASCII characters. The num‐
ber of characters is reduced for Asian characters or Unicode characters. The
following special characters are not permitted: | # ".
Replacement tool number (for replacement tool strategy)
Cutting edge number
Tool length
Geometry data, length
Tool radius
Tool diameter
Tip angle for Type 200 - twist drill and Type 220 - centering tool and Type 230
countersink
Pitch for Type 240 - tap
Tool management
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