Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 263

Position after the end of the measuring cycle
For an "axis by axis" measurement, the tool tip is the measurement path distance away from
the probed measuring surface of the probe.
For a "complete" measurement, after the measurement, the tool is positioned at the starting
point before the cycle was called.
Procedure
The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been created and you are in the
editor.
Parameter
G code program
Parameters Description
PL Measuring plane (G17 - G19)
Calibration data set (1 - 6)
Parameters Description
Measure Measure tool lengths (for measuring plane G18)
● Complete (measure length Z and length X
● Only measure tool length Z
● Only measure tool length X
DFA Measurement path
TSA Safe area for the measurement result
Measuring cycles
Programming Manual, 12/2017, 6FC5398-4BP40-6BA1
1. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
2. Press the "Turning tool" softkey.
The input window "Measure: Turning tool" opens.
ShopTurn program
Unit Parameters Description
- T
- D
β
V
Z
X
Y
Measuring variants
3.5 Measure tool (turning)
Name of the tool to be meas‐
ured
Cutting edge number (1 - 9)
Calibration data set (1 - 6)
Tool alignment with swivel axis:
● (0 degrees)
● (90 degrees)
● Value entry
Tool orientation with a tool
spindle
Start point Z of the measure‐
ment
Start point X of the measure‐
ment
Start point Y of the measure‐
ment
Unit
-
-
-
Degrees
Degrees
mm
mm
mm
Unit
-
mm
mm
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