Siemens SINUMERIK

Programming and Operating Manual (Turning)
22 01/2017
6.2
Creating/changing a cutting edge
Note
Before creating or changing cutting edges, you must first
create tools (Page 20).
Operating sequence
1.
Select the offset operating area.
2.
Open the tool list window.
3.
Select the tool to which you desire to add a cutting edge.
4.
Open the menu items for cutting edge settings.
5.
Press this softkey to add a new cutting edge for the selected tool. The control system
automatically adds the new cutting edge to the tool list. Now you can enter different
lengths and radii for each cutting edge.
6.
You can also press the corresponding softkey to reset or delete a cutting edge.