Cycle9960 Measure Kinematics Completely - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Manual

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2.9.3 CYCLE9960 measure kinematics completely

CYCLE9960 corrects or checks the geometric vectors for defining the kinematic 5-axis
transformation based on kinematic chains and the tool carrier (classically via $TC_CARR).
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With only one call of the cycle, the kinematics are measured, and the determined values and
deviations are represented in the measurement result screen.
For the measurement, up to twelve positions of a measuring sphere on each rotary axis are
sensed using workpiece probes. The sphere positions are defined in a specified rotary axis area
in accordance with the geometric ratios on the machine
automatic repositioning of each rotary axis to be measured.
With CYCLE9960, it is also possible to measure the deviation on the tool tip (TCP) with active
transformation for various rotary axis positions, after the measurement and compensation of the
kinematics. These deviations can be compensated with VCS (Volumetric Compensation
System).
Possible fields of application
Check and correct the machine kinematics, e.g. during the machining process or for collision.
Measure and adapt the reference, e.g. for kinematics with changeable heads.
Measure and correct interpolation points, e.g. for compensation of the TCP via VCS Rotary.
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