Logging Tool Measurement Results - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Procedure
4.5.5

Logging tool measurement results

After measuring a tool, you have the option to output the measured values to a log.
The following data are determined and logged:
● Date/time
● Log name with path
● Measuring version
● Input values
● Correction target
● Setpoints, measured values and differences
Note
Logging active
The measurement results can only be entered into a log once the measurement has been fully
completed.
Turning
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1. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
3. Press the "Zoom" softkey.
4. Press the "Select tool" softkey.
The "Tool selection" window is opened.
5. Select the tool that you wish to measure.
The cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool must
already be entered in the tool list.
6. Press the "In manual" softkey.
The tool is accepted in the "Zoom" window.
7. Traverse the tool towards the magnifying glass and align the tool tip P
with the magnifying glass cross-hairs.
Press the "Set length" softkey.
Setting up the machine
4.5 Measuring the tool
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