
PROGRAMMING
11. TOOL FUNCTION
(T FUNCTION)
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Tools are classified into various groups, with the tool life (frequency of
use) for each group being specified.
Tool life management data consists of tool numbers, and tool life value.
Specify a four–digit number after T.
In a program, tool life management data can be registered in the CNC unit,
and registered tool life management data can be changed.
Format Meaning of command
G10L30 ;
N_P7R_ ;
N_P7R_ ;
N_P7R_ ;
G11 ;
M02 (M30) ;
G10L30 ; Start of change
N_ : Tool number
P7 : Tool life data selection
R_ : Life value
G11 : End of change
For tool life management, the type used varies from one machine to
another. For details, refer to the appropriate manual of each machinde tool
builder.
The life of a tool is specified by a usage frequency (count).
The usage count is incremented by 1 for each tool used punching.
11.5
TOOL LIFE
MANAGEMENT
FUNCTION
11.5.1
Tool Life Management
Data
D Tool number
11.5.2
Register and Change
of Tool Life
Management Data
Format
D Addition and change of
tool life management
data
Explanations
D Types
11.5.3
Tool Life
Explanations
D Usage count