Overview Of Measuring Cycle Functions For Milling Technology; Tool Measurement On Milling Machines, Machining Centers - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

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Overview of measuring cycle functions for milling technology

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Tool measurement on milling machines, machining centers

Measuring cycle CYCLE971 can be used to calibrate a tool probe and measure the tool
length and/or radius for milling tools.
Calibrating tool probes
Result:
Probe switching point with reference to machine or workpiece zero.
Measuring tool
Result:
● Tool length
● Tool radius
Measuring cycles
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