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Access tool table

Press TOOL TABLE key and navigate to the affected tool number shown in %1 parameter of the alarm message.

Verify tool tip angle parameters

Check columns ANGLE1 and ANGLE2 in the tool table. For turning tools, verify these match the actual tool geometry (typically 90-95° for standard tools).

Use a tool presetter or measure the actual tool angles with a protractor if uncertain about the geometry.

Correct tool geometry values

Enter the correct tool tip angles based on the actual tool geometry. Ensure values are within the AWG acceptable range for your workpiece configuration.

Update tool length and radius compensation

Verify LENGTH and RADIUS columns contain accurate values that correspond to the corrected tool tip geometry.

Incorrect compensation values can cause crashes even with correct tip angles.

Review AWG workpiece definition

Access the AWG menu via MOD function and review the workpiece geometry parameters, focusing on internal diameters and angular features.

Analyze tool accessibility requirements

Check if the workpiece has internal features requiring specific tool tip angles that aren't available in your current tool setup.

Use the AWG simulation function to visualize tool accessibility before running the optimization.

Modify workpiece geometry or add suitable tools

Either adjust the AWG workpiece definition to accommodate available tools or add tools with appropriate tip angles to the tool table.

Re-run AWG optimization

Execute the AWG optimization routine again after making geometry or tool changes to verify tool selection.

Check tool status in tool table

Review the STATUS column in the tool table to ensure tools are not locked (L), expired, or marked as unavailable.

Verify tool life management settings

Check CUR.TIME and MAX.TIME columns to ensure tools haven't exceeded their programmed tool life limits.

Reset tool life counters if tools are physically acceptable but flagged as expired.

Review pocket table assignments

If using automatic tool changing, verify the POCKET.T column shows correct tool assignments and pockets are not flagged as blocked.

Clear tool locks and update status

Remove any unnecessary tool locks and update tool status to make tools available for AWG selection.

Only unlock tools that are physically present and in good condition.

Access AWG machine parameters

Navigate to machine parameters (MP) and locate AWG-related parameters, typically in the 5xx or 6xx series depending on TNC version.

Review tool selection criteria parameters

Check parameters that define minimum/maximum tool tip angles, tool diameter ranges, and other selection criteria used by AWG optimization.

Verify AWG tolerance settings

Examine tolerance parameters that might be set too restrictively, causing all tools to be rejected during the optimization process.

Consult machine documentation for default AWG parameter values if current settings seem suspect.

Reset parameters to known good values

Restore AWG parameters to manufacturer defaults or previously working values, then test the optimization routine.