Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 88

Setting up the machine
4.5 Measure tool
References
For further information on milling/turning machines with a B axis, please refer to the following
reference:
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
Preconditions
● If you wish to measure your tools with a tool probe, the machine manufacturer must
parameterize special measuring functions for that purpose.
● Enter the cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool in the tool list before
performing the actual measurement. If the tool is measured using a tool carrier that can be
orientated, then the cutting edge position must be entered into the tool list corresponding
to the initial tool carrier position.
● Calibrate the probe first.
Procedure
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Insert the tool that you want to measure.
If the tool is to be measured using a tool carrier that can be orientated,
then at this position align the tool in the same way that it will be subse‐
quently measured.
2. Select the "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
3. Press the "Meas. tool" and "Length auto" softkeys.
4. Press the "X" or "Z" softkey, depending on which tool length you want to
measure.
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