Definition Of The Planes, Tool Types - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

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Definition of the planes, tool types

The G17, G18 or G19 tool radius correction planes can be selected.
Depending on the tool type, the tool lengths are assigned to the axes as follows:
● Milling cutter, workpiece probe for milling: 1xy or workpiece probe for milling: 710
● Drill: 2xy
● Turning tool, workpiece probe for turning: 5xy
Milling
G17 plane
Tool type
Length 1
Length 2
Length 3
G18 plane
Tool type
Length 1
Length 2
Length 3
G19 plane
Tool type
Length 1
Length 2
Length 3
Lengths 2 and 3 are used in special cases, for example, if an angle head is attached.
Measuring cycles
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1xy / 2xy / 710
active in Z (applicate)
active in Y (ordinate)
active in X (abscissa)
1xy / 2xy / 710
active in Y (applicate)
active in X (ordinate)
active in Z (abscissa)
1xy / 2xy / 710
active in X (applicate)
active in Z (ordinate)
active in Y (abscissa)
1.5 Definition of the planes, tool types
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