W1: Tool offset
18.2 Tool
Whether the new tool will be loaded immediately by means of the T function depends on the
setting in the machine data:
MD22550 $MC_TOOL_CHANGE_MODE (new tool compensation with M function)
Change tool immediately
MD22550 $MC_TOOL_CHANGE_MODE = 0 (new tool compensation with M function).
The new tool is changed immediately with the T function.
This setting is used mainly for turning machines with tool revolver.
Change tool with M06
MD22550 $MC_TOOL_CHANGE_MODE = 1 (new tool compensation with M function).
The new tool is prepared for changing with the T function.
This setting is used mainly on milling machines with a tool magazine, in order to bring the new
tool into the tool change position without interrupting the machining process.
The old tool is removed from the spindle and the new tool is loaded into the spindle with the
entered M function in the machine data:
● MD22560 $MC_TOOL_CHANGE_M_CODE (M function for tool change)
This tool change must be programmed with the M function M06, in accordance with DIN 66025.
The next tool is preselected with the machine data:
● MD20121 $MC_TOOL_PRESEL_RESET_VALUE (Preselected tool at RESET)
Its tool length compensation values must be considered at RESET and powerup according to
machine data:
● MD20110 $MC_RESET_MODE_MASK (Determination of control default settings after
RESET/TP end).
Value range of the T function or the tool number
The T function or the tool number can assume the following integer numbers:
● Minimum value: T0 (no tool)
● Maximum value: T32000 (tool with number 32000)
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