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This task shows some of the capabilities
available when the TDM connection is available:
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Defining feeds and speeds on tools |
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1. | Double-click a Tool Change activity in the program. The
Tool Change dialog box appears at the Tool tab
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| 2. | Select the Tool Assembly tab
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| 3. | Click the Select a tool assembly with query icon
opposite Name. The Search Tool Assembly dialog box appears. Select a machine. This filters the displayed lists to the tool assemblies and tools of that machine. Note that a material can also be selected to further reduce the lists. |
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| 4. | Select the desired tool assembly and associated tool.
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| 5. | As multiple feeds and speeds can be defined in TDM for
an assembly, you must choose on from the displayed list.
The Tool Change dialog box is updated with the selected tooling. |
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| Select the More button then select Feeds and Speeds tab to see the feedrate, cutting speed and other information of the selected tool. | ||
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Retrieving tool correctors from the TDM |
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| 6. | In the Tool tab
select the More
button. Select the Compensation tab to display the list of tool
correctors retrieved from TDM.
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