
9.MACHINING SIMULATION AND DRAWING DURING MACHINING OPERATION B-63874EN/05
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Tool definition block (straight tool): G1914
TOOL
Data item Meaning
Q SETTING Tool installation direction. Select the number of an
installation method from the illustration.
Remark) To be selected visually for both vertical
and horizontal lathes.
A CUT EDGE ANGLE Angle of the cutting edge (positive value)
B NOSE ANGLE Angle of the tool nose (positive value)
C TIP LENGTH Length of the tool nose portion that can actually cut
(positive value)
R NOSE RADIUS Radius of the tool nose (positive value)
E IMAGINARY TOOL NOSE Imaginary tool nose position. Select a number from
the menu indicated in the illustration.
Remark) To be selected visually for both vertical
and horizontal lathes.
F TIP POSITION [FRONT] : Display the tip in front of the holder. (tool
for forward spindle rotation)
[REAR] : Display the tip in the rear of the holder.
(tool for reverse spindle rotation)
HOLDER
Data item Meaning
L* HOLDER LENGTH Length of the holder (positive value)
W* HOLDER WIDTH Width of the holder (positive value)
I* HOLDER LENGTH 2 When the tip is installed in the direction opposite to
the holder installation direction, the distance
between the longitudinal end of the holder and tip
center (positive value)
J* HOLDER WIDTH 2 When the tip is installed in the direction opposite to
the holder installation direction, the distance
between the lateral end of the holder and tip center
(positive value)