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8.1 Tool Database
Tool parameters
The use of the tool parameters is indicated by the following letters:
 G: Basic data
 S: Depicting the tool during simulation/control graphics
 TP: Information for TURN PLUS (tool selection)
Parameters for turning tools
Example: Tool type 111
Parameters in dialog box 1 G S TP
ID: Tool ID number • • •
X, Z, Y dim. (xe, ze, ye): Setting dimensions • – –
Tool an. (ew): Tool angle • • •
Tip an. (sw): Point angle •••
Radius (rs): Cutting radius • • •
Cut.wid. (sb)
 Recessing tool: Cutting width • • •
 Threading tool: Distance between tooth edge
and tooth tip
••–
 Knurling tool: Roller width – • –
Cut.lg. (sl)
 Knurling tool: Roller diameter – • –
 Other tools: Cutting length • • •
NBR: Secondary machining direction • – •
X, Z, Y comp. (DX, DZ, DY): Compensation values
(maximum +/– 10 mm)
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Dir.rot.: Direction of spindle rotation • – •
Usab.lg.(nl): Usable length for internal tools – – •
Dep.imm. (et): Maximum infeed depth • • •
S comp. (DS): Special compensation of the third
side of the tool (maximum cutting width +/– 10
mm). See also G148 and G150/G151.
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Threading tool:
 “ze” and “xe” are measured from the tooth edge.
 The direction of rotation defines whether an overhead
tool or a standard tool is used.