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Access tool table

Press MOD key, select 'Tool table' from machine operating mode menu to access tool management.

Use CTRL+F to quickly search for specific tool numbers

Check tappet diameter column

Navigate to column 'TAPPET-D' in tool table and verify all probe tools have correct diameter values entered.

Never guess tappet diameters - always measure with calibrated instruments

Update tool parameters

Enter correct tappet diameter for probe tools, typically 4mm, 6mm, or 8mm depending on your AWG probe configuration.

Check probe manufacturer specifications for exact tappet diameter

Validate tool status

Ensure tool status column shows 'ENABLED' and tool type is correctly set to 'PROBE' or appropriate AWG tool type.

Review active AWG cycle

Check current measurement cycle (CYCLE 444 MEASURE or similar) for specified tappet diameter parameter.

Look for Q272 parameter which often defines required probe diameter

Compare with tool table

Cross-reference AWG cycle tappet diameter requirement with available tools in tool table TAPPET-D column.

Mismatched diameters will cause measurement errors even if alarm clears

Modify cycle parameters

Update AWG cycle tappet diameter parameter to match an available tool, or add appropriate tool to table.

Document standard tappet diameters in your shop to maintain consistency

Test cycle optimization

Run AWG optimization again to verify system now finds suitable tools for the measurement cycle.

Check tool status column

In tool table, verify 'STATUS' column for all probe tools shows 'ENABLED' rather than 'DISABLED' or 'LOCKED'.

Locked tools may indicate active tool management system - check with supervisor before unlocking

Verify tool availability

Ensure probe tools are not marked as 'IN USE' by another program or operation in tool management system.

Use F7 key in tool table to toggle between different status views

Enable required tools

Change status of appropriate probe tools to 'ENABLED' and ensure tool life counters are not expired.

Reset tool life counters if probe tools show expired status but are physically acceptable

Refresh tool management

Exit and re-enter tool table or press F5 to refresh tool management database and clear any cached status issues.

Verify probe tool entries

Check tool table for entries with tool type set to 'PROBE', 'TOUCH_PROBE', or manufacturer-specific probe designation.

Probe tools typically use tool numbers 90-99 by convention

Add probe tool entry

Create new tool table entry with correct tool type, tappet diameter, and probe length specifications.

Always calibrate new probe tools before use in production measurements

Configure probe parameters

Set probe-specific parameters including stylus length, ball diameter, and calibration status in tool table.

Use TOOL CALL 99 D0 convention for probe tools to avoid diameter compensation conflicts

Validate probe setup

Run probe calibration cycle to verify tool geometry and establish measurement reference points.