Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 457)

Chapter
20
20-1
Tool Control Functions
This chapter describes these tool control functions:
Topic: On page:
Programming a T-word 20-3
Entering tool offset data 20-6
Tool management 20-14
Programming a T-word ---- Different formats available for selecting a
tool number and tool offsets
Tool length offsets ---- Compensate for the difference between the tool
length assumed while programming, and the actual length of the tool
used for cutting. This feature can offset up to 4 axes.
Tool Management and Random Tool ---- Tool life monitoring and tool
changer pocket control
Important: Tool Tip Radius Compensation compensates for the difference
between the tool diameter assumed while programming and the actual
diameter of the tool used for cutting (eliminates overcutting or uncut
portions of a workpiece due to differences in tool orientations and tip
radius) as described in chapter 21.
20.0
Chapter Overview