HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 - Manual (Page 384)

8 Operating Resources 372
8.1 T
ool
D
atabase
Soft keys
Changes to Service Mode
Switches to Transfer mode of operation
Registered tools of the tool carrier (turret)
Entries in the tool database—sorted by tool type
Entries in the tool database—sorted by tool ID number
8.1.1 Tool Editor
Select “Config“ (Parameter mode of operation).
Editing the tool data
The tool data are edited in three dialog boxes. The
parameters of the first two dialog boxes depend on
the tool type. The third dialog box serves for
multitool management and tool life management.
Edit the third dialog box “as required.“
The tool parameters include:
■ Basic data
■ Information on tool depiction (simulation/
control graphic)
■ Information for TURN PLUS (tool selection,
automatic working plan generation).
The tool data can be omitted provided that you do
not use TURN PLUS, or do not wish tools to be
depicted.
■ “New direct” menu item
Enter the “tool type”.
It the tool type is unknown, in the
■ Main group
■ Sub group
■ Machining direction
press the “continue” soft key and select the type
and machining direction from the tool data
Enter the tool data.
■ “New menu” menu
Enter the tool type.
Enter the tool data.
■ “del. temp.” menu item
Deletes tool descriptions that were recorded
“temporarily” by NC program. Temporary tool
descriptions start with “_SIM..” or “_AUTO..”. (see
“
4.6.2 REVOLVER x“).
8.1 Tool Database
The CNC PILOT stores up to 999 tool descriptions
which are managed via the tool editor.
Data exchange and data backup
The CNC PILOT supports data exchange and data
backup of operating resources (tools, chucking
equipment, technology data) and the associated
fixed-word list—see “
10 Transfer.“
Tools that do not fit into any of the standard tool type
groups are assigned to special turning/drilling/milling
tools. They are not used for contour cycles and are not
used by TURN PLUS.