ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 93)

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Tool Table Structure
Tool table: Standard tool data
Column Description
Tool Number by which the tool is called in the
program (e.g. tool 2 = T2).
Diameter Compensation value for the tool diameter.
Length Compensation value for tool length.
D. Wear Tool diameter wear value.
L. wear Tool length wear value.
Type Tool type: A pop-up dialogue appears where
you can select the type of tool being used.
Comment Option to make a comment, or notation
regarding the tool that does not affect the
program.
Time1 Maximum tool life in minutes. This function
can vary depending on the individual machine
tool. Your machine manual provides more
information.
Time2 Maximum tool life in minutes during Tool
Call: If the current tool age exceeds this
value, the CNC changes the tool during the
next Tool Call (see also Cur_time).
Cur_Time Current age of the tool in minutes: The CNC
automatically counts the current tool life
(CUR_TIME). A starting value can be entered
for used tools.
TL Permissible deviation from tool length L for
wear detection. If the entered value is
exceeded, the CNC locks the tool (status L).
Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm.
RT Permissible deviation from tool diameter for
wear detection. If the entered value is
exceeded, the CNC locks the tool (status L).
Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm.
Max Length Maximum length of tool to be used for
roughing cycle. Default 0.
Plunge Angle Angle of plunge cut.