Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Programming Manual page 45

If a new zero offset and a new tool offset are programmed in a new program block, the
following applies:
• With absolute dimensioning:
• With incremental dimensioning:
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-1BP10-2BA0
Distance = (absolute dimension P2 - absolute dimension P1) + (ZO P2 - ZO P1) +
(TO P2 - TO P1).
Distance = incremental dimension + (ZO P2 - ZO P1) + (TO P2 - TO P1).
Fundamental Geometrical Principles
1.5 Coordinate systems and workpiece machining
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