Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual page 114

Setting up the machine
4.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
To do this, you will need a positionable spindle as well as an electronic 3D workpiece probe.
The radius of the probe ball of the electrical probe must be determined once by calibration and
entered in the tool data.
Spindle orientation of the probe in the measuring direction
In order to obtain extremely precise measurement results, you have the option to orientate the
electronic 3D probe in the measuring direction to avoid deviations regarding the rotation-
symmetric shifting characteristics. Orienting the probe is performed by positioning the working
spindle into which the probe is clamped.
To do this, you will need a positionable spindle as well as an electronic 3D workpiece probe.
Probe in a machining spindle that cannot be positioned or fixed at the machine
Also at machines without SPOS-capable spindle, you have the possibility of measuring
workpieces using electronic probes.
To do this, you will need a 3D probe (multi probe type 710). This measurement method requires
that the measuring task does not require that the spindle is positioned.
Adapting the user interface to calibrating and measuring functions
Activate the following selection options using setting data:
● Calibration plane, measurement plane
● Calibration feedrate (measuring feedrate)
● Work offset as basis for the measuring process
● Number of the probe calibration data set
● Offset target, adjustable work offset
● Offset target, basis reference
● Offset target, global basis work offset
● Offset target, channel-specific basis work offset
● Standard measuring method
● Measuring with spindle reversal
● Align probe
● The measurement method depends on the probe
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Machine manufacturer
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0
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