Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE

Tool offsets
8.6 Tool offset call D with tool management
Fundamentals
8-20 Programming Manual, 10.2004 Edition, 6FC5 298-7AB00-0BP1
Selection
• With integrated tool management (inside NC)
relative D no. structure with internal reference to the associated tools
(e.g., replacement tool management and monitoring function possible)
• Without integrated tool management (outside NC)
flat D no. structure without internal reference to associated tools.
Note
When calling the tool, the
1. tool offset values stored under a D number must be activated.
2. The appropriate working plane (system setting: G17) must be programmed. This
ensures that the length compensation is assigned to the correct axis.
If the selected magazine location in a tool magazine is not occupied, the tool command
has the same effect as T0. Selecting the empty magazine location can be used to
position the empty location.
Machine manufacturer
Tool management: See machine manufacturer's configuration.
Tool magazine
If the selected magazine location in a tool magazine is not occupied, the tool command has
the same effect as T0. Selecting the empty magazine location can be used to position the
empty location.
8.6 Tool offset call D with tool management
8.6.1 Turning machine with circular magazine (D call)
Programming
The following programming sequence usually applies:
T = location
Or
T = identifier T triggers the tool change
D... Tool offset number: 1...32000 (max., see machine manufacturer's specifications)
D0: no offsets active!