Recording Tools And Determining The Demand; Overview - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Managing programs

13.18 Recording tools and determining the demand

13.18 Recording tools and determining the demand
13.18.1

Overview

The "Record tools and determine tool demand" function allows you to record all the tools you
need when executing and simulating part programs. In this way you can determine the tool
demand.
The "Record tools and determine demand" function can be helpful in the following work steps
on single-channel and multi-channel machines:
• Preparation of a new workpiece while the old workpiece is still being machined:
– All new tools must be loaded additionally
• Change of the workpiece at the machine:
– All old tools can be unloaded
– All new tools must be loaded
You activate the recording of tools in the settings for automatic operation. Recording takes place
during processing.
You can also activate recording for the simulation.
The recorded tool data are stored in a TTD file (Tool Time Data). The TTD file is always located with
the associated part program.
Note
The recorded tool data of a tool path is only valid if the program has been run through
completely. Otherwise the data will not be saved and the previous TTD file will be retained.
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Software options
In order to use the "Record tools and determine demand" function, you need the "De‐
termine tool demand" option.
Machine manufacturer
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
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