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Preparatory Functions for Machining 08.02
3.8 Tool
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3-60 SINUMERIK 840D/810D Operator's Guide ManualTurn (BAM) – 08.02 Edition
3.8.4 Tool wear compensation
Function
Changes (tool wear) of the active tool form can be taken into account
in length X and Z.
Z
X
Sequence of operations
Tool
Select the soft key labeled "Tool" in the extended soft key menu in any
mode.
Enter the current wear,
e.g. for Z: 0.1 (choice of mm or inches)
Activate the pocket calculator function by pressing the "Edit" key.
When you enter an offset value of + 0.1, 0.1 (either mm or inches) is
added to the current wear value.