Editing the tool data, 2 tool edit or – HEIDENHAIN SW 68894x-02 User Manual
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7.
2
Tool
edit
or
Editing the tool data
Adding a new tool
Press the soft key
Select the tool type (see soft-key table at right).
The CNC PILOT opens the input window.
First assign the ID number (1 to 16 places, alphanumeric) and
specify the tool orientation.
Enter further parameters.
Assign a tool text (see Page 488).
Creating new tools by copying
Place the cursor on the desired entry.
Press the soft key. The CNC PILOT opens the input
window with the tool data.
Enter a new ID number. Check and edit the other tool data.
Press the soft key. The new tool is added to the
database.
Editing the tool data
Place the cursor on the desired entry.
Press the soft key. The tool parameters are provided
for editing.
Deleting an entry
Place the cursor on the entry to be deleted.
Press the soft key and answer the security prompt
with Yes.
Soft keys for tool organization
Opens the following type selection for
adding a new tool.
Special tools:
Type selection for special drilling tools:
Type selection for special milling tools:
Type selection for touch probes:
Opens the dialog box for the selected
tool.
Copies the selected tool and creates a
new tool with the copied data.
Deletes
the selected tool after you
confirm a dialog prompt from the
database.
Opens
the technology editor (see
The CNC PILOT does not show the help graphics for
individual parameters until the tool orientation is known.