5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
5.2.1 T, S, M windows
For the preparatory actions in manual mode, tool selection and spindle control are both
performed centrally in a screen form.
In manual mode, you can select a tool either by its name or its location number. If you enter
a number, a search is performed for a name first, followed by a location number. This means
that if you enter "5", for example, and no tool with the name "5" exists, the tool is selected from
location number "5".
Note
Using the location number, you can thus swing around an empty space into the machining
position and then comfortably install a new tool.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Parameter
Parameter Meaning Unit
T Input of the tool (name or location number)
You can select a tool from the tool list using the "Select tool" softkey.
D Cutting edge number of the tool (1 - 9)
ST Sister tool number (1 - 99 for sister tool strategy)
Spindle Spindle selection, identification with spindle number
Spindle M function Spindle off: Spindle is stopped
CW rotation: Spindle rotates clockwise
CCW rotation: Spindle rotates counterclockwise
Spindle positioning: Spindle is moved to the desired position.
Other M functions Input of machine functions
Refer to the machine manufacturer's table for the correlation between the meaning and
number of the function.
Work offset G Selection of the work offset (basic reference, G54 - 57)
You can select work offsets from the tool list of settable work offsets via the "Work offset"
softkey.
Dimension unit Selecting the measurement unit
The setting made here has an effect on the programming.
inch
mm
Machining plane Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ))
Execution in manual mode
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
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