Setting The Edge - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
4.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Note
User-specific defaults
● "Setting ring diameter"
For the entry field "Diameter setting ring" (diameter, reference piece), fixed values can be
separately entered at parameters for each probe number (calibration data set number). If
these parameters are assigned, the values saved there are displayed in the entry field
"Diameter setting ring"; however, they can no longer be changed there.
● "Height of the reference surface in the infeed axis"
For the entry field "Height of the reference surface" fixed values can be separately entered
at parameters for each probe number (calibration data set number). If these parameters
are assigned, the values saved there are displayed in the entry field "Height of the reference
surface"; however, they can no longer be changed there.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
4.6.5

Setting the edge

The workpiece lies parallel to the coordinate system on the work table. You measure one
reference point in one of the axes (X, Y, Z).
Requirement
You can insert any tool in the spindle for scratching when measuring the workpiece zero
manually.
- OR -
An electronic workpiece probe is inserted in the spindle and activated when measuring the
workpiece zero automatically.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Machine" operating area and press the <JOG> key.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" and "Set edge" softkeys.
The "Set Edge" window opens.
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