Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 190

Measuring variants
2.4 Measure tool (turning)
Starting position before the measurement
From the starting position, collision-free approach to the probe must be possible.
The initial positions are located outside the unauthorized area (see the diagram below).
Figure 2-25
①
Position after the end of the measuring cycle
For an "axis by axis" measurement, the tool tip is positioned at the measurement path
distance away from the last probed measuring surface of the probe.
For a "complete" measurement, after the measurement, the tool is positioned at the starting
point before the cycle was called.
Procedure
The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been created and you are in
the editor.
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Measure milling cutter: Possible starting positions in the 2nd axis of the plane (for G18: X)
④ permissible area
to
1. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
2. Press the "Milling tool" softkey.
The input window "Measure: Milling tool" is opened.
Programming Manual, 02/2011, 6FC5398-4BP40-0BA0
Measuring cycles