Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 74

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Setting up the machine

2.5 Measuring the tool

Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.

Insert the tool that you want to measure.

Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.

Press the "Length auto" softkey if you want to measure the length of the

Press the "Radius auto" or "Diam. Auto", if you wish to measure the

radius or diameter of the tool.

Select the cutting edge number D and the number of the replacement

If necessary, enter the lateral offset V.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

This starts the automatic measuring process. When you measure the

tool radius or diameter, measurement is performed with a spindle

rotating in the opposite direction.

The tool length, radius, and diameter are calculated automatically and

entered in the tool list.

Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7CP40-2BA0

Sinumerik 828d