HEIDENHAIN TNC 410 - Manual (Page 60)

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Entering tool data in tables
You can define and store up to 254 tools and their tool data in a tool
table. (The maximum number of tools in the table can be set in
machine parameter 7260). See also the Editing Functions at a later
stage in this Chapter.
5.2 T
ool D
a
ta
Abbr. Input
T Number by which the tool is called in the program
NAME Name by which the tool is called in the program
L Value for tool length compensation
R Compensation value for the tool radius R
DL Delta value for tool length
DR Delta value for tool radius R
TL Set tool lock
(TL:Tool Lock
RT Number of sister tool,if available,
as Replacement Tool (RT)
(see also TIME2)
TIME1 Maximum tool life in minutes. This function can vary
depending on the individual machine tool. Your machine
manual provides more information on TIME1.
TIME2 Maximum tool life in minutes during TOOL CALL.
If the current tool age exceeds this value,
the TNC changes the tool
during the next TOOL CALL
(see also CUR.TIME)
CUR.TIME Time in minutes the tool has been in use:
The TNC automatically counts the current tool age.
A starting value can be entered for used tools.
DOC Comment on tool (up to 16 characters)
PLC Information on this tool that is
sent to the PLC
Dialog
–
Tool name?
Tool length?
Tool radius?
Tool length oversize?
Tool radius oversize?
Tool locked ?
Replacement tool?
Maximum tool age ?
Maximum tool life for TOOL CALL?
Current tool life?
Tool description?
PLC status?
You must use the tool table if:
■ your machine tool has an automatic tool changer
■ you want to measure tools automatically with the
TT 120 touch probe (see section 5.4 “Measuring
Tools”)
Tool table: Available input data