Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 92

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Note
The coordinate system shown in the help displays is always in relation to the currently set
workpiece coordinate system.
Please be aware of this if you have swiveled or changed the WCS in any other form.
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" softkey.
3. Press the "Right-angled corner" softkey if the workpiece has a right-
angled corner.
- OR -
Press the "Any corner" softkey, if you want to measure a corner not
equal to 90°.
- OR -
If these softkeys are not listed, press any vertical softkey (with the
exception of "Set edge") and in the drop-down list, select the desired
measurement version.
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
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