Measuring A Tool With A Tool Probe - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Note
Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.
2.5.2

Measuring a tool with a tool probe

During automatic measuring, you determine the tool dimensions in the directions X and Z
with the aid of a probe.
You have the possibility of measuring a tool using a tool holder that can be orientated (tool
carrier, swivel).
The function "Measure with tool carrier that can be orientated" is implemented for lathes with
a swivel axis around Y and associated tool spindle. The swivel axis can be used to align the
tool on the X/Z level. The swivel axis can assume any position around Y to measure turning
tools. Multiples of 90° are permitted for milling and drilling tools. Multiples of 180° are
possible when positioning the tool spindle.
Note
Lathes with B axis
For lathes with a B axis, execute the tool change and alignment in the T, S, M window before
performing the measurement.
References
For further information about lathes with B axis, please refer to the following reference:
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
The tool offset data is then calculated from the known position of the tool carrier reference
point and the probe.
The corresponding windows can be adapted to the measurement tasks in order to
automatically measure tools.
Turning
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10. Enter the position of the workpiece edge in X0 or Z0.
If no value is entered for X0 or Z0, the value is taken from the actual
value display.
11. Press the "Set length" softkey.
The tool length is calculated automatically and entered in the tool list.
Whereby the cutting edge position and tool radius or diameter are
automatically taken into consideration as well.
Setting up the machine
2.5 Measuring the tool
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