Tool management
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9.1 Fundamentals
9.1.1
Tool Management - Overview
Tool management (TM)
The tool management (TM) function ensures that the right tool is in the right location on the
machine at all times.
Machines, magazines, loading positions and tool buffers (e.g. spindles, grippers) form a
specific system in
which the tools are stored and transported. The tool management continually
informs the NC of the current location of the tools and logs the tool movements initiated by the
part program, PLC or SINUMERIK Operate.
During tool management commissioning the specific machine system architecture is mapped
in the control. For example, one or more magazines are set up that are able to pick up tools
at their locations. The "workplace" of a tool is described in the control in the form of value pairs
(magazine number and location number).
Note
Scope of delivery
The tool management is included in the scope of delivery for all controls. The "Replacement
tools for tool management" function is an option subject to license.
Replacement tools
If the "Replacement tools for tool management" option is used, replacement tools can be
created and used.
Tools with the same name form a tool group and are distinguished by the duplo number. The
maximum number of replacement tools of a tool group can be set via MD17500
$MN_MAXNUM_REPLACEMENT_TOOLS. The name of the tool group is programmed in the
part program. Generally, the tool with the status "active" is used if the tool group has several
tools. If this is blocked, one of the other tools from the same tool group is used.
CNC commissioning
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