Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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Operation 10.04
2.13 Tools and tool offsets
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2-150 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
2.13.7 Miscellaneous functions for a tool
You can assign other functions to tool types in the tool list.
Number of teeth N Specify the number of teeth in this parameter. Parameter N is tool-
dependent and can be applied only for milling tools. The control
system calculates feedrate F internally if the feed is set in mm/tooth in
the program.
Using the "Alternat." softkey, you can activate and deactivate the
spindle direction of rotation (CCW/CW) in parameter "Spindle".
The spindle rotates clockwise.
Selection with
softkey
The spindle rotates
counterclockwise.
The spindle is stopped.
Use parameters "coolant 1" and "coolant 2" if you want to supply
coolant for the tool, e.g. for internal and external cooling.
Switch coolant ON:
Selection with softkey
Do not switch on
coolant:
Tool-specific functions You can also assign another four machine-specific actions to a tool.
You can switch these tool-specific functions on and off with the
"Alternat." softkey. Tool-specific functions might be, for example, 3rd
coolant application or tool breakage monitoring.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840D
Category	Control Unit
Language	English