W1: Tool offset
18.4 Tool cutting edge
Basic Functions
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3D-face milling
Milling cutter types 111, 120, 121, 130, 155, 156 and 157 are given special treatment for 3D-face milling by
evaluating tool parameters (1 -23).
References
For more information about various tool types, see:
• Functions Manual - Basic Functions; Tool Offset (W1), Chapter "Tool type (tool parameters)"
• Programming Manual Fundamentals; Chapter: "Tool compensations" > "List of tool types"
• Functions Manual - Special Functions; 3D-tool radius compensation (W5)
Wear - tool shape
15 Radius 1/Length 1 for 3D face milling
16 Length 2 for 3D face milling
17 Radius 1 for 3D face milling
18 Radius 2 for 3D face milling
19 Angle 1 /
minimum limit angle
for 3D face milling
with 2D TRC contour tool.
20 Angle 2 /
maximum limit angle
for 3D face milling
with 2D TRC contour tool.
Tool base dimension / adapter dimension
21 Basic length 1
22 Basic length 2
23 Basic length 3
Technology
24 Undercut angle only for turning tools
25
Reserved
*
*
"Reserved" means that this tool parameter is not used and is reserved for expansions.
Tool parameter Significance Note