Tool Change With Tool Management (Option); Tool Change With T Command With Active Tool Management (Option) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

4.2

Tool change with tool management (option)

Tool management
The optional "Tool management" function ensures that at any given time the correct tool is in
the correct location and that the data assigned to the tool are up to date. It also allows fast
tool changes and avoids both scrap by monitoring the tool service life and machine
downtimes by using spare tools.
Tool name
On a machine tool with active tool management, the tools must be assigned a name and
number for clear identification (e.g. "Drill", "3").
The tool call can then be via the tool name, e.g.
T="Drill"
NOTICE
The tool name may not contain any special characters.
4.2.1

Tool change with T command with active tool management (option)

Function
There is a direct tool change when the T command is programmed.
Application
For turning machines with circular magazine.
Syntax
Tool selection:
T=<location>
T=<name>
T<n>=<location>
T<n>=<name>
Tool deselection:
T0
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
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