Measuring The Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual

Tool management
13.5 Tool list
Additional data
If configured accordingly, the "New tool" window opens after the required tool has been
selected and confirmed with "OK".
You can define the following data in this window:
● Names
● Tool location type
● Size of tool
References:
For a description of configuration options, refer to the
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
13.5.3

Measuring the tool

You can measure the tool offset data for the individual tools directly from the tool list.
Note
Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.
Procedure
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1. The tool list is opened.
2. Select the tool that you want to measure in the tool list and press the
"Measure tool" softkey.
You jump to the "JOG" operating area and the tool to be measured is
entered in the "T" field in the "Length Manual" screen.
3. Select the cutting edge number D and the number of the replacement
tool ST of the tool.
4. Approach the workpiece in the Z direction, scratch it with a turning
spindle and enter the set position Z0 of the workpiece edge.
5. Press the "Set length" softkey.
The tool length is calculated automatically and entered in the tool list.
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