Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 104

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Note
Settable zero offsets
The labeling of the softkeys for the settable zero offsets varies, i.e. the settable zero offsets
configured on the machine are displayed (examples: G54...G57, G54...G505, G54...G599).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Automatic measurement
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8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to measure and store measuring points P2, P3
and P4.
9. Press the "Calculate" softkey.
The diameter and center point of the spigot are calculated and
displayed.
- OR -
Press the "Set ZO" softkey.
The setpoint position of the center point is stored as a new zero point
with "Set ZO". The tool radius is automatically included in the
calculation.
1. Select the "Measure workpiece zero" function (see steps 1 and 2
above).
2. Press the "Rectangular spigot" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "1 circular spigot" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "2 circular spigots" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "3 circular spigots" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "4 circular spigots" softkey.
- OR -
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
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