13.15
Working with multitool
Using a multitool you have the possibility of storing more than one tool at a magazine location.
The multitool itself has two or more locations to accept tools. The tools are directly mounted on
the multitool. The multitool is located at a location in the magazine.
Typical applications
One application for using multitools on lathes with revolver and counterspindle is to equip the
multitool with two turning tools. One turning tool for machining on the main spindle and one
turning tool for machining on the counterspindle.
An additional application is to use multitools on lathes equipped with a tool spindle. A multitool,
on which several tools have been mounted, is inserted in the tool spindle at this machine. A tool
change within the multitool is realized by positioning the multitool, i.e. by rotating the tool
spindle.
Geometrical arrangement of the tools on the multitool
The geometrical arrangement of the tools is defined by the clearance between the locations on
the multitool.
The clearance between the locations can be defined as follows:
● Using the multitool location number or
● using the angle of the multitool location
If angle is selected here, then the value of the angle must be entered for each multitool location.
Regarding loading and unloading in a magazine, the multitool is treated as a single unit.
13.15.1
Tool list for multitool
If you work with a multitool, the tool list is supplemented by the column for the multitool location
number. As soon as the cursor is at a multitool in the tool list, certain column headings change.
Column heading
Meaning
Location
Magazine/location number
MT loc.
Multitool location number
TYPE
Symbol for multitool
Multitool name
Name of the multitool
Tool management
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