
B–63002EN/01
10. TOOL FUNCTIONS
NC FUNCTION
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Tools are classified into groups, and tool life (hours and times of use) is
set for each group. When use of the tool exceeds the preset hours or times
of use, another tool in the same group which has not yet exceeded the
preset life time is selected. If all the tool in a group exceeds the preset
life time, a signal is output to inform the operator that the tools must be
changed to new tools. With setting the cutter radius compensation
number and the tool length compensation number of the tools,
compensation corresponding to each tool can also be done. (M series)
With use of this function Factory Automation (FA) comes to a reach.
This function has the following features:
Tool life can be set in hours or times of use.
New tool select signal output
This signal is output when a new tool is selected in a group. This can
also be used for automatic measurement in compensations of the new
tools.
Tool change signal
When all the tools of a group has exceeded their life time, this signal
is output to inform the operator.
Tool skip signal
By inputting this signal, tools still not exceeding their life time, can
also be changed.
Tool life management data is display/modification
Tool life management data is displayed on the cRT screen, informing
the operator of the condition of the tools at a single view. If necessary,
the counter value of tool life can be modified via the MDI panel.
Number of groups and number of tools per group is selected by
parameter from the following.
M series T series
Number of
groups
Number of tools
Number of
groups
Number of tools
16 16 16 16
32 8 32 8
64 4 64 4
128 2 _____ _____
10.2
TOOL LIFE
MANAGEMENT
10.2.1
Tool Life Management