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5.2.1 Imaginary Tool Tip
The imaginary tool nose is required because it is
usually more difficult to program the actual tool
nose radius center as start point, than the
imaginary tool nose.
According to the direction of the used tool,
imaginary tool tip needs to be set in different way.
When the imaginary tool nose is used, the tool
nose radius need not to be considered in
programming.
If tool radius is set to R=0, tool radius
compensation is not performed. In standard
machining tool radius compensation is not needed
(Standard R=0). If high accuracy of radius cutting
is needed set radius and tip accordingly.
5.3 Tool Activation
Press on tool display area of main screen to open
tool selection screen.
To activate a tool press on icons T1 to T14.
T-Code and display of tool geometry data is
refreshed according to selected tool.
Activation of tool
If tool length offsets, radius or tip data are set
incorrectly, the tool may bump against the
workpiece or machine.
Settings for imaginary tool tip
Tool tip setting help screen
Tool selection screen, press to return to main
screen.
WARNING: Danger for the user of the machine
Display of Active
Tool Number
Geometry Display
of Active Tool
Opens Offset
Measurement Screen
Opens Offset
Editing Screen
Tip =4 Tip =3
Tip =2 Tip =1
Tip =5
Tip =8
Tip =7 Tip =6
Tip =9
NOTE