Tool offsets
8.3 Tool selection/tool call T
Fundamentals
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desirable if, for example, tool programming is also intended to achieve positioning and
the tool data is not necessarily available (circular magazine).
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
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2. 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
The tool only becomes active with M06 (incl. corresponding D No.).