Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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Tool management16.5 Tool listTurningOperating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA0 65316.5.2 Creating a new toolWhen creating a new tool, the "New tool - favorites" window offers you a number of selectedtool types, known as "favorites".If you do not find the desired tool type in the favorites list, then select the milling, drilling,turning or special tool via the corresponding softkeys.NoteGrinding toolsAdditional grinding tools are available depending on the particular machine configuration.Procedure1. The tool list is opened.2. Place the cursor in the tool list at the position where the new toolshould be stored.For this, you can select an empty magazine location or the NC toolmemory outside of the magazine.You may also position the cursor on an existing tool in the area of theNC tool memory. Data from the displayed tool will not be overwritten.3. Press the "New tool" softkey.The "New tool - favorites" window opens.- OR -...If you want to create a tool that is not in the "Favorites" list, press thesoftkey "Cutters 100-199", "Drill 200-299", "Grinders 400-499""Turntools 500-599" or "Spec.tool 700-900".The "New tool - milling cutter", "New tool - drill", "New tool - grindingtools", "New tool - turning tools" or "New tool - special tools" windowopens.4. Select the tool by placing the cursor on the corresponding tool typeand on the icon of the desired cutting edge position.