Orienting The Edge - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

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Orienting the edge

By measuring two points on a straight workpiece edge, it is possible to determine the angle

position of this edge with respect to a reference axis.

Orientation of the workpiece edge is possible by

• "Coordinate rotation" or

• Rotating the workpiece using a rotary table (specifying the rotary axis).

2 measuring points are possible, P1 and P2.

Approaching the workpiece

Position the probe in front of the edge, first at P1 and after completion of this measurement

Enter details in input form

• Selection of the ZO.

• Select axis X, Y, or Z and measurement direction.

• Select reference axis for the angle.

• Select the required angle offset: Select "coordinate rotation" or the name of the rotary

• When entering the "set angle", an orientation deviating from 0 degrees is possible.

Orienting the edge, rotating with rotary table

Measuring cycles

Programming Manual, Release 04/2006, 6FC5398-4BP10-0BA0

Measuring in JOG

4.2 Workpiece measurement