Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 112

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Positioning a rotary axis and entering a feedrate
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3. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
When the axis has been retracted the tool is realigned with the help of
the swivel cycle.
You can now measure again.
Once you have measured the workpiece zero you must reposition the
rotary axis.
Note:
Retract the probe to a safe position before the rotary axis should move.
The activation window asking whether you want to "Position rotary axis
X to align?" is displayed.
1. Select "Yes" if you want to position the rotary axis.
An input field for the feedrate and the softkey "Rapid traverse" are
displayed.
2. Press the "Rapid traverse" softkey to enter the feedrate in rapid
traverse.
- OR -
Enter the desired feedrate into input field "F".
3. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The rotary axis is repositioned.
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
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