
Planmeca PlanMill 40 S User Manual
Operating the Mill
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Deleting Jobs
Click the trash can next to a job to delete it. Deleted jobs cannot be recovered on the mill, but can be resent from the design
software.
Automatic Tool Changer
The Mill’s automated tool changer holds an array of grinding tools. The tool changer switches between grinding tools as the
milling task demands.
The main screens display a graphic that indicates the status and type of tool in each spindle.
Tool Type
Tool Stripe Color
Ellipsoidal
Yellow
Tapered
White
Conical
Blue
Tool Status
The color of the tool tip changes based on the number of minutes used in milling.
Change the tool when it turns red.
Too worn down to be used
Broken
See “Replacing/Inserting Tools” on page 12 to fill the tool changer, exchange tool shapes, or to replace broken tools.