Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 80

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Note
"Measuring only" for automatic measuring
If "Measuring only" is selected as offset target, then instead of the "Set WO" softkey, the
"Calculate" softkey is displayed.
The measuring versions "Set edge", "Rectangular pocket", "Rectangular spigot", "1 circular
spigot" and "1 hole" are an exception. For these single-point measurements, for "Measuring
only" neither the "Set WO" softkey nor the "Calculate" softkey is listed.
Preconditions
● The automatic measurement in the JOG mode is completely installed and functional in
● When tool type 710/712 is active, the automatic measuring functions are always executed
● You specify user-specific settings (e.g. positioning velocity in the working plane or tool
References
Information on user-specific settings is provided in the Chapter "Measuring in the JOG
mode".
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl
Selecting the measuring plane
The measuring plane (G17,18,19) can be selected to flexibly adapt to measuring tasks. If the
measuring plane selection is not activated, then the measurement is performed based on the
currently active measuring plane.
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
the default setting of the control.
in the JOG mode.
axis, length of the measuring distance) using the appropriate parameters.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
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