Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 152

Measuring variants
2.3 Measure workpiece (milling)
Position after the end of the measuring cycle
The probe is above the determined sphere center point at a safe height (height at the
starting position).
Procedure
The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been created and you are in the
editor.
Parameters
G code program
Parameters Description
PL Measuring plane (G17 - G19) -
Calibration data set (1 - 12)
Parameters
Correction target
Positioning
Only for positioning "On circular path":
Align probe
Number of measuring
points
Repeat measurement
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1. Press the "Meas. workpiece" softkey.
2. Press the "3D" softkey.
3. Press the "Sphere" softkey.
The input window "Measure: Sphere" is opened.
Unit
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Description
Measuring only (no offset)
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Work offset (save measured values in an adjustable WO)
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Traverse around sphere:
Parallel to the axis
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On circular path
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Always align probe in the same contact direction
No
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Yes
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Measuring the ball with 3 or 4 measuring points at the ball equator
Repeat measurement with determined values
No
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Yes
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ShopMill program
Parameters Description
T Name of the probe
D Cutting edge number (1 - 9)
Calibration data set (1 - 12)
X Start point X of the measurement
Y Start point Y of the measurement
Z Start point Z of the measurement
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Unit
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mm
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mm
Unit
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Measuring cycles