Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

104032

Siemens 840D 104032 - There is no preselected cutting edge

There is no preselected cutting edge

Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104032: There is no preselected cutting edge. This alarm indicates a required configuration element, parameter, or program component is missing or has not been set up.

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 104032 occurs when the control system attempts to execute a machining operation but cannot find a valid cutting edge preselection for the active tool. This typically happens when using tools with multiple cutting edges (indexed tools, turret tools) where the specific cutting edge must be defined before machining begins, but no valid preselection exists in the program or tool data.

Safety

  • Refer to Siemens documentation
  • Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Review the NC program at the line where the alarm occurred and locate the tool call (T command).

  2. 2

    Verify that a D-number (cutting edge number) is specified in the program, such as 'T1 D1' where D1 selects cutting edge 1.

  3. 3

    Check if the tool requires multiple cutting edges by reviewing tool data - verify $TC_DP1[tool,edge] (tool type) indicates an indexed or turret tool.

  4. 4

    Add or correct the D-number in the tool call command (e.g., change 'T5' to 'T5 D1') and restart the program.

    Ensure the D-number corresponds to an existing cutting edge defined in the tool management system.

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