Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 101

Note
Settable work offsets
The labeling of the softkeys for the adjustable work offsets varies, i.e. the selectable work
offsets configured at the machine are displayed (examples: G54...G57, G54...G505,
G54...G599).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Automatic measurement
Milling
Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7CP40-2BA0
9. Press the "Calculate" softkey.
The diameter and center point of the spigot are calculated and
displayed.
- OR -
Press the "Set WO" softkey.
The setpoint position of the center point is stored as a new zero point
with "Set WO". The tool radius is automatically included in the
calculation.
1. Select the "Measure workpiece zero" function (see steps 1 and 2
above).
2. Press the "Rectangular spigot" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "1 circular spigot" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "2 circular spigots" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "3 circular spigots" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "4 circular spigots" softkey.
- OR -
If these softkeys are not listed, press any vertical softkey (with the
exception of "Set edge") and in the drop-down list, select the desired
measurement version.
Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
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