Siemens SINUMERIK 828D - Cutting Edge Data

Tool management
12.9 Tool details
Turning
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Cutting edge data
The "Tool Details" window provides the following data on the selected tool when the "Cutting
edge data" softkey is active.
Parameter
Meaning
Magazine location The magazine number is specified first, followed by the location number in the maga-
zine.
If there is only one magazine, only the location number is displayed.
Tool name The tool is identified by the name and the sister tool number. You can enter the name
as text or number.
ST Sister tool number (for replacement tool strategy)
D quantity
Number of created cutting edges
D
Cutting edge number
Tool type
Tool symbol with type number and current cutting edge position
Length X
Length Z
Geometry Geometry data, length
X
Geometry data, length Z
Wear
Length X wear
Length Y wear
Radius
Geometry
Tool radius
Wear
Radius wear
For type 500 (rougher) and type 510 (finisher)
Cutting edge graphic
The cutting edge graphic shows the positioning defined by
the holder angle, cut direction and cutting tip angle.
Reference direction The reference direction for the holder angle specifies the cut
direction.
Holder angle
To determine the cutting edge positioning
Cutting tip angle To determine the cutting edge positioning
Type 240 - tap
Pitch
Type 200 - twist drill, type 220 - centering tool and type 230 - countersink