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03.04 "Parameters" Operating Area
5.2 Tool offsets
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5.2.5 New cutting edge
Function
To help you to select a new tool edge, the associated tool types are
displayed automatically when you select a tool group.
Operating sequence
Tool
offset
The "Tool offset" window is displayed automatically.
New ...
New
edge
Press softkeys "New ..." and "New edge".
The window "New edge" is displayed.
As soon as you enter the first characters in the string for the tool
group, for example
· 5xx turning tools
all available tool types in the 5xx group are automatically displayed for
you to select, i.e.,
· 500 Roughing tool
· 510 Finishing tool
· 520 Plunge cutter
· 530 Parting tool
· 540 Threading tool
· 550 Steel profile
· 560 Rotary drill (ECOCUT)
· 580 Oriented probe
The possible tool point directions are displayed automatically for some
tool types (e.g. for special tools, turning tools, grinding tools, etc.).
Enter the appropriate digit on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Abort
Creation of a new cutting edge is aborted.
OK
A new cutting edge is set up.
OK + new
cutting edge
A new cutting edge is set up.
Another new cutting edge can be set up.
OK + new
tool
A new cutting edge is set up.
Another new tool can be set up.