
8. DATA INPUT/OUTPUT (15INCH) OPERATION B-63944EN/02
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8.1.9.16 Outputting tool geometry data
Tool geometry data is output from the memory of the CNC to a
memory card in the output format.
Outputting tool geometry data
Procedure
1 Make sure the output device is ready for output.
2 Press the function key
OFFSET
SETTING
.
3 Press the vertical soft key [NEXT PAGE] until the vertical soft
key [TOOL MANAGER] appears, then press the vertical soft
key [TOOL MANAGER].
4 Press the vertical soft key [MAGAZINE] or [EACH TOOL] or
[TOOL] or [TOOL-GEOM], then the magazine management
table or tool management data or tool geometry data appears.
5 Press the EDIT switch on the machine operator’s panel.
6 Press the horizontal soft key [PUNCH].
7 Press the horizontal soft key [TOOL-GEOM].
8 Type the file name that you want to output.
If the file name is omitted, default file name
“TOOLGEOM.TXT” is assumed.
9 Press the horizontal soft key [EXEC].
This starts outputting the tool geometry data, and “OUTPUT”
blinks in the lower right part of the screen. When the read
operation ends, the “OUTPUT” indication disappears.
To cancel the output, press the horizontal soft key [CAN].