Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE

Tool offsets
8.3 Tool selection/tool call T
Fundamentals
8-12 Programming Manual, 10.2004 Edition, 6FC5 298-7AB00-0BP1
8.3 Tool selection/tool call T
8.3.1 Tool change with T commands (turning)
Function
A direct tool change takes place when the T word is programmed.
Tool selection without tool management
Free selection of D No. (flat D No.) relative to cutting edges
Tabulated D No.: D1 ... D8
Tool selection with tool management
Free selection of D No. (flat D No.) relative to cutting edges
Fixed assignment of D No. to the cutting edges
Programming
Tx or T=x or Ty=X
Or
T0=
Parameters
Tx or T=x or Ty=x Tool selection with T No. including tool change
(active tool), tool offset is active
x x stands for T No.: 0-32000
T0= Tool deselection
Number of tools: 1200
(depending on the machine manufacturer's configuration)
Machine manufacturer
The effect of the T number call is defined in machine data. See machine manufacturer's
configuration.
8.3.2 Tool change with M06 (mill)
Function
Tool selection takes place when the T word is programmed.
1. Tool selection without tool management
• Free selection of D No. (flat D No.) relative to cutting edges