Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Programming Manual

Tool offsets
8.3 Online tool compensation (PUTFTOCF, PUTFTOC, FTOCON, FTOCOF)
Job planning
Programming Manual, 03/2006 Edition, 6FC5398-2BP10-1BA0
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8.3 8.3 Online tool compensation (PUTFTOCF, PUTFTOC, FTOCON,
FTOCOF)
Function
The function makes immediate allowance for tool offsets resulting from machining by means
of online tool length offset (e.g., CD dressing: The grinding wheel is dressed parallel to
machining). The tool length offset can be changed from the machining channel or a parallel
channel (dresser channel).
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Note
Online tool offset can be applied only to grinding tools.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB