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9.3Operations with the tool table

9.3.1Editing the tool table

Initialize table

The table can only be initialized when the CNC is "READY". The table is initialized from the vertical softkey menu.

When resetting the table, all the tools are deleted from the list, including those in the spindle and on the tool changer arm. It also initializes the active-tools table and the magazine tables because the available tools have been erased.

Adding/removing a tool to/from the list

A tool may be added or deleted only when it is selected on the tool list. Both operations are carried out from the vertical softkey menu.

Add a tool to the list.

It adds a new tool to the list. The tool is added to the list at the first free position.

Remove a tool from the list.

It removes a tool from the list. A tool cannot be removed if it is in the magazine, in the spindle or on the tool changer arm.

Data editing

Proceed as follows to fill out the tool table data:

1.Select the tool to be set from the list and press [ENTER] to access its data.

2.Configure the table to show only the data that may be defined hiding the rest.

3.Define the tool data. Every time a new value is defined, press [ENTER] to validate it.

4.Make a safety backup copy of the tool data out to a file.

Keys for tool table editing

To move the cursor through the table data.

To validate the new value.

To activate/deactivate the selection boxes and open/close drop lists.

To move the cursor whitin a data.

To select the line before or after the comment.

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TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

Operations with the tool table

CNC 8070

To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the comment line.

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Fagor America CNC8070 manual Operations with the tool table, Editing the tool table, Initialize table, Data editing