W1: Tool offset
18.4 Tool cutting edge
Basic Functions
1444 Function Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5397-0BP40-2BA0
18.4 Tool cutting edge
18.4.1 General
Tool cutting edge
The following data are used to describe a tool cutting edge uniquely:
• Tool type (end mill, drill, etc.)
• Geometrical description
• Technological description
Tool parameter
The geometrical description, the technological description and the tool type are mapped to tool parameters for
each tool cutting edge.
The following tool parameters are available for the relevant tool types:
Tool parameter Significance Note
1 Tool type
2 Cutting edge position for turning tools or for milling/grinding tools
with 2D TRC contour tool
Geometry - tool lengths
3 Length 1
4 Length 2
5 Length 3
Geometry - tool shape
6 Radius 1/Length 1 for 3D face milling
7 Length 2 for 3D face milling
8 Radius 1 for 3D face milling
9 Radius 2 for 3D face milling
10 Angle 1 / minimum threshold angle for 3D face milling
with 2D TRC contour tool
11 Angle 2 / minimum threshold angle for 3D face milling
with 2D TRC contour tool
Wear - tool length
12 Length 1
13 Length 2
14 Length 3