Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 133

Note
Mathematical connection between measuring accuracy and measuring feed
See Measuring cycles for milling and machining centers chapter, "Measurement and
correction strategy".
Proceed as follows
Approaching the tool probe
Position the active tool:
• Over the measuring surface of the tool probe (for length measurement) or
• from the side over the measuring probe when measuring the radius
Select the function with softkey
Continue with selection
The system displays:
Or:
The system displays:
Measuring cycles
Programming Manual, Release 04/2006, 6FC5398-4BP10-0BA0
Measuring in JOG
4.3 Measuring the tool
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