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Access Tool Table

Press TOOL CALL key, then select 'Tool table' from the TNC menu to access tool management.

Use F4 key to toggle between different tool table views for easier parameter verification

Verify Tappet Length Parameter

Check column 'L3' (tappet length) for the measuring probe tool. Compare with physical probe assembly dimensions.

Incorrect tappet length can cause probe collision during AWG cycles

Measure and Update Tappet Length

Physically measure the probe tappet length and update the L3 parameter in the tool table. Save changes with ENT key.

Use a height gauge or coordinate measuring machine for precise tappet length measurement

Reset AWG Optimization

Navigate to 'Setup' > 'AWG Settings' and select 'Reset optimization' to clear previous unsuitable tool flags.

Access AWG Setup Menu

Navigate to 'MOD' function, select 'Settings' then 'AWG' to access automatic workpiece gaging parameters.

Document current AWG settings before making changes for easy rollback

Verify Workpiece Dimensions

Check workpiece length, width, and height parameters against actual part dimensions and available tool reach.

Oversized workpiece parameters can lead to tool selection failures

Validate Tool Reach Calculations

Compare maximum workpiece dimensions with longest available tool length (L1 + L3 parameters) in tool table.

Add 20-30mm safety margin to tool reach calculations for AWG clearance moves

Adjust AWG Safety Zones

Modify AWG safety clearance parameters if workpiece setup is too restrictive for available tooling.

Audit Tool Table Entries

Review all active tools in tool table, focusing on L1 (length), R (radius), and tool type parameters for completeness.

Use the TNC's tool table validation function under 'Tool' > 'Check table' if available

Verify Probe Tool Definition

Ensure measuring probe is properly defined with correct tool type (typically type 99) and all geometry parameters populated.

Incorrect probe tool type prevents AWG from recognizing measurement capability

Check Tool Status Flags

Verify no tools are marked as 'locked' or 'disabled' in the tool status column that would prevent AWG selection.

Tool status column shows L for locked, use F7 to toggle tool availability

Validate Tool Change Parameters

Confirm tool change position and magazine parameters are correctly configured for AWG tool selection logic.

Check Axis Travel Limits

Access machine parameters via 'MOD' > 'Machine parameters' and verify axis travel limits against AWG measurement requirements.

Modifying machine parameters requires proper authorization and can affect machine safety

Review Kinematic Parameters

Examine kinematic transformation parameters if using rotary axes or complex machine geometry that affects tool positioning.

Document original kinematic parameters before any modifications

Validate Work Coordinate System

Verify the active work coordinate system (G54-G59) positions the workpiece within reachable machine envelope for AWG operations.

Use 'Position' display to check current work offset values and machine position limits