
B-63943EN-1/02 12.TOOL FUNCTIONS
- 1599 -
If parameter No. 13265 is set to 0, when a compensation number
registered for a tool attached at a spindle position is specified, the
specification format varies according to the number of digits as
follows, which is the same as for conventional T:
When the compensation number is 1 digit long: D9
When the compensation number is 2 digits long: D99
When the compensation number is 3 digits long: D999
Because 9, 99, or 999 is treated as a special number, it cannot be
specified directly as a compensation number.
Unless parameter No. 13265 is set to 0, the number set in the
parameter can be specified instead of 9, 99, or 999. When parameter
No. 13265 is set to 3, specifying D3 specifies the tool geometry
compensation number and tool wear compensation number registered
for a tool attached at the spindle position.
Multipath system
Depending on whether the local path is a machining center system or a
lathe system, tool compensation numbers are specified by using one of
the above methods.
Spindle selection
When specifying compensation numbers of a tool attached to a spindle
other than the first spindle, specify the spindle number with address P
within the same block that contains H/D. When specifying the first
spindle, you can omit P.
D99 P3; Specifying compensation numbers registered for the tool
attached at the third spindle
D99 ; Specifying compensation numbers registered for the tool
attached at the first spindle
- Read/write operations for tool management data and cartridge management table
The tool management data and cartridge management table can be
read from and written to by using the CNC/PMC data window library
(FOCAS2). Therefore, a specific tool management system including
all available tool data not registered in the CNC can be built easily by
using the OPEN CNC.
Similarly, the tool management data and cartridge management table
can also be read from and written to using the PMC window.
Tool management data of the tool being used as a spindle after a tool
change operation performed by M06 and the tool being selected by
specifying a T code can be read using a custom macro.
The user can modify tool management data by MDI from the tool
management function screen of the CNC. Addition, modification,
and deletion of the above tool management data can be made from a
part program (G10). Such data can also be input to and output from
external I/O equipment by using the ALL I/O screen and tool
management function screen.