Reference Points On The Machine And Workpiece - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Example 2: Calibrate tool probe (TESIM_982MKS with CYCLE982, turning technology)
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Reference points on the machine and workpiece

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General information
Depending on the measuring task, measured values may be required in the machine
coordinate system or in the workpiece coordinate system.
e.g.: It may be easier to ascertain the tool length in the machine coordinate system.
Workpiece dimensions are measured in the workpiece coordinate system.
Where:
• M = Machine zero
• W = Workpiece zero
• F = Tool reference point
Measuring cycles
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1.4 Reference points on the machine and workpiece
General
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