Programming and Operating Manual (Milling) 
94  6FC5398-4DP10-0BA1, 01/2014 
 
The tool selection takes place when the T word is programmed. Whether this is a 
or only a 
, is 
defined in the machine data: 
●  The tool change (tool call) is performed either directly using the T word or 
●  The change takes place after the preselection with the T word by an additional instruction 
(see also Section 
"Miscellaneous function M (Page 103)"). 
If a certain tool is activated, it remains stored as an active tool even beyond the end of the program and after turning 
off/turning on the control system. 
If you change a tool manually, input the change in the control system so that the control system knows the correct tool. 
For example, you can start a block with the new T word in MDA mode. 
T...  ; Tool number: 1 ... 32 000, T0 - no tool 
The control system can store a maximum of 64 tools.  
; Tool change without M6: 
; Perform tool change; thereafter, T14 is active 
 
Tool compensation number D 
Functionality 
It is possible to assign 1 to 9 data fields with different tool offset blocks (for multiple cutting edges) to a specific tool. If a 
special cutting tool is required, it can be programmed with D and the corresponding number. 
If no D word is written, D1 takes effect 
. 
When 
 is programmed, offsets for the tool have no 
. 
D...  ; Tool offset number: 1 ... 9, 
D0: No compensations active! 
A maximum of 64 data fields (D numbers) for tool offset blocks can be stored in the control system simultaneously: 
See the following illustration for examples for assigning tool compensation numbers/tool: