Calibrating The Tool Probe - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D Milling Programming And Operating Manual

Setting-up
3.1 Setting up tools
3.1.8

Calibrating the tool probe

Overview
To be able to measure your tools automatically, you must first determine the position of the
tool probe based on the machine zero position.
Operating sequences
Setting the probe data
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1. Select the desired operating area.
2. Switch to "JOG" mode.
3. Open the lower-level menu for tool measurement.
4. Open the auto tool measurement window.
5. Press this vertical softkey to open the probe data setting window, which
shows the coordinates of the probe. Enter the values in the input fields as
required (see table below for the parameter descriptions). Refer to the
machine coordinate system for all position values.
Absolute position of the probe in Z
direction
The measured probe center (the
machine coordinate)
⑥ The measurement feedrate in "JOG"
mode (this parameter is used to create
the measuring program)
⑦ G17, G18 and G19 for selection
⑧ Spindle speed in r.p.m.
Programming and Operating Manual, 12/2012, 6FC5398-4DP10-0BA0
Milling Part 1: Operation