Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual

W3: Tool change
16.7 Supplementary Conditions
Extended Functions
798 Function Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1BP40-3BA1
16.7 Supplementary Conditions
The tool change requires, amongst other things, a tool management system which ensures
that the tool to be loaded is available at the tool change position at the right time.
16.8 Examples
Milling machine
The following example shows a typical cut-to-cut sequence of operations for a tool change
with a tool changer and a fixed absolute tool change point on a milling machine.
Machining program:
Program code Comment
N970 G0 X=... Y=... Z=... LF ; Retraction from contour
N980 T1 LF ; Tool preselection
N990 W_WECHSEL LF ; Subroutine call without
parameters
N1000 G90 G0 X=... Y=... Z=... M3 S1000 LF ; Continue machining
Subroutine for tool change:
Program code Comment
PROC W_WECHSEL LF
N10 SPOSA=... S0 LF ; Spindle positioning
N20 G75 FP=2 X1=0 Y1=0 Z1=0 ; Approach tool change position
N30 M06 LF ; Change tool
N40 M17 LF

Siemens SINUMERIK Series Specifications

General

Axes Control	Up to 31 axes
Category	Control Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens
Series	SINUMERIK
Control Type	CNC
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Protection Class	IP20
Power Supply	24V DC
Display	Color TFT LCD