Creating a ShopTurn program7.8 Tool, offset value, feedrate and spindle speed (T, D, F, S, V)Turning240 Operating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA07.8 Tool, offset value, feedrate and spindle speed (T, D, F, S, V)The following parameters should be entered for every program block.Tool (T)Each time a workpiece is machined, you must program a tool. Tools are selected by name,and the selection is integrated in all parameter screen forms of the machining cycles (withthe exception for straight line/circle).The tool length offsets become active as soon as the tool is changed.Tool selection is modal for the straight line/circle, i.e. if the same tool is used to performseveral machining steps in succession, you only have to program one tool for the firststraight line/circle.Cutting edge (D)In the case of tools with several cutting edges, there is a separate set of individual tool offsetdata for each edge. For these tools, you must select or specify the number of the cuttingedge that you would like to use for machining.CAUTIONIf, for tools with several cutting edges, you specify the incorrect cutting edge number andmove the tool, then collisions can occur. Always ensure that you enter the correct cuttingedge number.Radius compensationThe tool radius compensation is automatically taken into account during all machiningcycles, with the exception of path milling and straight.For path milling and straight lines, you have the option of programming the machining with orwithout radius compensation. The tool radius compensation is modal for straight lines, i.e.you have to deselect the radius compensation again if you want to traverse without radiuscompensation.Radius compensation to right of contourRadius compensation to left of contourRadius compensation offRadius compensation remains as previously set
