
6. SETTING B-62994EN/02
-124-
6.3 Tool Offset Settings
This section describes how to set tool offset data.
Procedure
1. If the soft key is currently not displayed, press the function
selection key .
2. Press the soft key.
3. If the [Tool Offset] screen is currently not displayed, press the chapter
selection key .
Press the soft key.
The [Tool Offset] screen appears.
NOTE
No negative values can be set in the Parts and Timer sections.
In the M and S fields of the Timer section, a value ranging from
0 to 59 can be specified.
WARNING
An invalid tool offset setting may result in unpredictable movement of
the machine, resulting in damage to the workpiece, the machine itself,
or injury to the operator or bystanders.
Set an appropriate tool offset value for the machining program.
NOTE
To set the tool offset data, set the following status:
l Protect key
• Released
For an explanation of how to release the protect key, refer to the
manual supplied by the machine tool builder.