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SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition 8-361
The new tool is created and automatically assumes the name of the
selected tool type.
îš¾ Enter a unique tool name.
You can edit the tool name as required. A tool name may contain
a maximum of 17 characters. You can use letters, digits, the
underscore symbol (_), periods (".") and slashes ("/").
If you assign a tool name that already exists, the "Create a duplo tool"
window appears. You can decide whether you would like to create a
sister tool (see Sec. "Creating a sister tool").
îš¾ Enter the offset data of the tool.
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If you later want to change the cutting edge position of the tool,
position the cursor in the "Type" column and select one of the preset
options using the "Alternat." softkey or the "Select" key.
Changing tool names
You have the option of later changing a tool’s name.
îš¾ Position the cursor in the "Tool name" column and enter the
desired name.
If you enter a tool name that already exists, the "Create a duplo tool"
window appears. You are asked whether a duplo tool should be
created.
Do not
rename
îš¾ Press the "Do not rename" softkey if you do not want to create a
sister tool.
îš¾ Enter a new tool name.
Abort
Using the "Abort" softkey, you can cancel the process at any time.