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Multipoint tools
This function is also available on machines with a tool
magazine. The control uses the magazine list instead of
the turret list.
A multipoint tool is a tool with multiple cutting edges or multiple
reference points. A data record is created for every cutting edge or
every reference point. Then all data records of the multipoint tool
are linked together.
Further information: "Editing multipoint tools", Page 567
For every data record of a multipoint tool, the position within the
multipoint tool chain is shown in the tool list in the column
MU .
Counting starts from
0
.
In the turret list, multipoint tools are displayed with all cutting
edges or reference points. The figure shows a tool with two
reference points.
Tool life management
The control can count either the machining time of a tool (i.e.
the time a tool is traversed at the programmed feed rate) or the
number of parts that were produced with that tool. These two
options are used for tool life management.
As soon as the tool life expires or the programmed quantity is
reached, the control sets the
diagnostic bit 1
. This causes an
error message to be issued the next time the tool is called. If no
replacement tool is available, the program run is stopped.
To complete the workpiece currently being produced, press
NC start
.