Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 78

Measuring variants
2.2 Measure workpiece (turning)
Starting position before the measurement
The probe should be positioned opposite the surface to be measured, above the turning
center.
Position after the end of the measuring cycle
The probe is at a distance of the measuring path (DFA) from the measuring surface, above
the turning center.
If "Travel under the center of rotation" was selected, after the end of the measuring cycle, the
probe is at a distance of the measuring path (DFA) from the measuring surface, below the
center of rotation.
Procedure
The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been created and you are in
the editor.
Parameters
G code program
Parameters Description
Calibration data set (1 - 12)
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1. Press the "Meas. workpiece" softkey.
2. Press the "Turning measurement" softkey.
3. Press the "Outside diameter" softkey.
The input window "Measure: outer diameter" is opened.
ShopTurn program
Unit Parameters Description
- T
D
β
Z
X
Name of the probe
Cutting edge number (1 - 9)
Calibration data set (1 - 12)
Tool alignment with swivel axis
(0 degrees)

(90 degrees)

Value entry

Start point Z of the measurement
Start point X of the measurement
Programming Manual, 02/2011, 6FC5398-4BP40-0BA0
Unit
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-
-
Degrees
mm
mm
Measuring cycles