Tool management12.6 Tool wearMilling482 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA012.6 Tool wearAll parameters and functions that are required during operation are contained in the toolwear list.Tools that are in use for long periods are subject to wear. You can measure this wear andenter it in the tool wear list. The controller then takes this information into account whencalculating the tool length or radius compensation. This ensures a consistent level ofaccuracy during workpiece machining.You can automatically monitor the tools' working times via the workpiece count, tool life orwear.In addition, you can disable tools when you no longer wish to use them.Tool parametersColumn heading MeaningLocationBS* If activated in magazineselectionMagazine/location number The magazine location numbers.The magazine number is specified first, followed by the locationnumber in the magazine.If there is only one magazine, only the location number is displayed. Load position in the load magazineThe following icons can also be displayed for other magazine types (e.g.for a chain): Spindle location as an icon. Locations for gripper 1 and gripper 2 (applies only when a spindlewith dual gripper is used) as icons.Type Tool typeDepending on the tool type (represented by an icon), certain tool offsetdata is enabled.Tool name The tool is identified by the name and the replacement tool number. Youcan enter the name as text or number.ST Replacement tool number (for replacement tool strategy).D Cutting edge numberΔ Length Length wearΔ Radius Radius wearT C Selection of tool monitoring- by tool life (T)- by count (C)- by wear (W)The wear monitoring is configured via a machine data item.Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
