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60 4 Tool Management
4.1 Tool Table
4.1 Tool Table
Tool Table / Tool Management
When the CNC executes a program block that activates a tool number,
the values on that row of the Tool Table are activated.
Tool Table values are automatically converted to their inch or
millimeter equivalents when the 3500i mode is changed. All typed
values must match the current unit mode of the 3500i.
Define and store up to 100 tools on the tool table. Type of data stored
on the tool table is information specific to each tool e.g. tool number,
diameter, length offset, tool type, etc.
The Tool Table is used by all machining programs.
Tool Compensation Required Data
You usually program the coordinates of path contours as they are
dimensioned in the work piece drawing. To allow the CNC to calculate
the tool center path, e.g. the tool compensation, you must also enter
the length and diameter of each tool you are using.
Tool data can be entered either directly in the part program with or
separately in the Tool Table. In the Tool Table, you can also enter
additional data for the specific tool. The CNC will consider all the data
entered for the tool when running the part program.
The Tool Table is the only place where the 3500i converts
values from Inch to MM, or MM to Inch. Programmed
positions are not converted when the unit mode has been
changed.