Additional Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Tool management
12.5 Tool list
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The tool creation sequence can be defined differently.
Multiple load points
If you have configured several loading points for a magazine, then the "Select loading point"
window appears when a tool is created directly in an empty magazine location or when the
"Load" softkey is pressed.
Select the required load point and confirm with the "OK" softkey.

Additional data

If configured accordingly, the "New tool" window opens after the required tool has been selected
and confirmed with "OK".
You can define the following data in this window:
• Names
• Tool location type
• Size of tool
Further information
Additional information on the configuring options is provided in the Tool Management Function
Manual.
12.5.2 Additional data
The following tool types require geometry data that is not included in the tool list display.
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The "New tool - favorites" window opens.
- OR -
If you want to create a tool that is not in the "Favorites" list, press the
softkey "Cutters 100-199", "Drill 200-299", or "Spec. tool 700-900".
The "New tool - milling cutter", "New tool - drill", or "New tool - special
tools" window opens.
4. Select the tool by placing the cursor on the corresponding icon.
5. Press the "OK" softkey.
The tool is added to the tool list with a predefined name. If the cursor is
located on an empty magazine location in the tool list, then the tool is
loaded to this magazine location.
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