Tool management 
  11.5 Tool list 
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11.5.1  Additional data 
The following tool types require geometry data that is not included in the tool list display. 
Tool types with additional geometry data 
 
Tool type  Additional parameters 
111 Conical ballhead cutter  Corner radius 
121 End mill with corner 
rounding 
Corner radius 
130 Angle head cutter  Geometry length (length X, length Y, length Z) 
Wear length (Δ length X, Δ length Y, Δ length Z) 
Adapter length (length X, length Y, length Z) 
V (direction vector 1 - 6) 
Vector X, vector Y, vector Z 
131 Angle head cutter with 
corner rounding 
Geometry length (length X, length Y, length Z) 
Corner radius 
Wear length (Δ length X, Δ length Y, Δ length Z) 
Adapter length (length X, length Y, length Z) 
V (direction vector 1 - 6) 
Vector X, vector Y, vector Z 
140 Face milling  External radius 
Tool angle 
155 Bevel cutter  Taper angle 
156 Bevel cutter with corner 
rounding 
Corner radius 
Taper angle 
157 Conical die-milling cutter  Taper angle 
You can use the configuration file to specify the data to be displayed for specific tool types in 
the "Additional Data" window. 
 
 
Machine manufacturer 
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications. 
Procedure 
 
 
1.  The tool list is opened. 
  2.  In the list, select an appropriate tool, e.g. an angle head cutter. 
 
3.  Press the "Additional data" softkey. 
The "Additional Data - ..." window opens. 
The "Additional data" softkey is only active if a tool for which the 
"Additional Data" window is configured is selected.