Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual page 107

See also
Corrections after measurement of the zero point (Page 109)
Milling
Operating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA0
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" and "Align plane" softkeys.
The "Align plane" window opens.
3. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.
- OR -
Select the desired zero offset in which you want to store the zero point
(e.g. basis reference).
- OR -
Press the "Select ZO" softkey and select the zero offset in which the
zero point is to be saved in the "Zero Offset – G54 ... G599" window
and press the "In manual" softkey.
You return to the appropriate measurement window.
You return to the "Align plane" window.
The selection of zero offsets can differ.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
4. Traverse the tool to the first measuring point that you want to
determine.
5. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
6. Then traverse the tool to the second and third measuring point and
press the "Save P2" and "Save P3" softkeys.
7. Press the "Set ZO" or "Calculate" softkey.
Angles α and β are calculated and displayed.
For "Set ZO" the angle offset is stored in the zero offset.
Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
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