168 Programming: Tools
5.2 Tool Data
Pocket table for tool changer
For automatic tool changing you need the pocket table TOOL_P.TCH.
The TNC can manage several pocket tables with any file names. To
activate a specific pocket table for program run you must select it in
the file management of a Program Run mode of operation (status M).
In order to be able to manage various magazines in a tool-pocket table
(indexing the pocket number), Machine Parameters 7261.0 to 7261.3
must not be equal to 0.
The TNC can control up to 9999 magazine pockets in the pocket
table.
Editing a pocket table in a Program Run operating mode
U Press the TOOL TABLE soft key to select the tool
table.
U To select the pocket table, press the POCKET TABLE
soft key.
U Set the EDIT soft key to ON. On your machine this
might not be necessary or even possible. Refer to
your machine manual.
The machine tool builder adapts the functional range of
the pocket table to the requirements of your machine. The
machine tool manual provides further information.
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