HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) - Manual (Page 207)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 207
5.2 T
ool data
Tool management (software option)
With the tool management, your machine tool builder can provide
many functions with regard to tool handling. Examples:
 Easily readable and, if you desired, adaptable representation of the
tool data in fillable forms
 Any description of the individual tool data in the new table view
 Mixed representation of data from the tool table and the pocket
table
 Fast sorting of all tool data by mouse
 Use of graphic aids, e.g. color coding of tool or magazine status
 Program-specific list of all available tools
 Program-specific usage sequence of all tools
 Copying and pasting of all tool data pertaining to a tool
 Graphic depiction of tool type in the table view and in the detail view
for a better overview of the available tool types
Calling the tool management
 Select the tool table: Press the TOOL TABLE soft key
 Scroll through the soft-key row
 Select the TOOL MANAGEMENT soft key: The TNC
goes into the new table view (see figure at right)
Tool management is a machine-dependent function,
which may be partly or completely deactivated. The
machine tool builder defines the exact range of functions,
so refer to your machine manual.
The tool management call can differ as described below;
refer to your machine manual!