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Access tool table

Press TOOL TABLE key, then select 'Tool data' to view current tool length compensation values (DL column).

Sort by DL values to quickly identify tools with insufficient length

Verify tool geometry

Check actual tool length against DL values. Measure installed tools and update DL parameters accordingly.

Always measure tools in spindle to account for holder variations

Update tool length compensation

Enter correct DL values in tool table or use tool presetter/probe cycle to automatically update compensation values.

Use TOOL CALL with automatic tool measurement for most accurate results

Restart AWG optimization

Execute the AWG function again to verify tools are now recognized as suitable for the programmed operations.

Check AWG workpiece parameters

Navigate to Setup menu > AWG settings and verify workpiece reference height (Z-coordinate) and safety clearance values.

Reference height should match actual workpiece top surface in machine coordinates

Verify coordinate system

Confirm workpiece coordinate system (G54-G59) is properly established and Z-zero is correctly set relative to workpiece surface.

Incorrect coordinate system can cause AWG to calculate wrong tool length requirements

Adjust safety parameters

Review and adjust AWG safety clearance parameters if they are excessive for the application.

Typical safety clearance is 2-5mm depending on workpiece height and fixturing

Recalculate AWG optimization

Save parameter changes and re-run AWG optimization to verify corrected tool selection.

Analyze program Z-depth requirements

Review NC program for maximum Z-depth movements and calculate minimum required tool length including safety clearances.

Use program simulation to visualize maximum tool extension required

Inventory available tooling

Check physical tool inventory for longer tools or extended tool holders that can reach required depths.

Verify machine spindle and ATC can accommodate longer tools without collision

Add longer tools to tool table

Install appropriate longer tools and add them to tool table with correct geometry data (DL, DR values).

Consider using extended length end mills or longer tool holders for deep pocket machining

Update tool strategy

Modify machining strategy if necessary to use available tooling, such as multiple setups or alternative approach angles.

Verify tool radius values

Check DR values in tool table against actual tool diameters. Ensure radius compensation matches physical tool geometry.

Use tool presetter or on-machine probing for accurate radius measurement

Review cutter compensation programming

Examine NC program for proper G41/G42 cutter compensation usage and verify compatibility with programmed tool paths.

Incorrect cutter compensation can cause tool path calculation errors in AWG

Check minimum radius requirements

Verify that programmed inside radii and corner conditions are achievable with current tool radius values.

Inside corners must have radius larger than tool radius for successful machining

Adjust tool selection or program

Select smaller diameter tools for tight geometry or modify program geometry to accommodate available tooling.

Access AWG optimization settings

Navigate to AWG menu and review optimization parameters including surface finish requirements and cutting condition limits.

Default AWG settings may be too conservative for many applications

Relax optimization criteria

Temporarily reduce surface finish requirements or expand acceptable cutting parameter ranges to allow more tools to qualify.

Document original settings before making changes for easy restoration

Test with relaxed parameters

Re-run AWG optimization with modified parameters to verify tool selection improves.

Gradually tighten parameters back to optimal settings once basic tool selection works

Fine-tune optimization balance

Adjust AWG parameters to balance between tool availability and desired machining quality/efficiency.