Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 14

General
1.1 Basics
Tool measurements
In tool measurement, the selected tool is moved up to the probe and the measured values
are acquired. The probe is either in a fixed in position or is swung into the working area with
a mechanism. The tool geometry measured is entered in the appropriate tool offset data set.
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Measuring cycles