Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming Manual page 68

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Operation
2.6 Measuring workpiece zero
Setting an edge
automatically
Cycle Start
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1. Attach a 3D probe type tool to the spindle.
2. Prepare the measurement (as described under "Setting the edge
manually", steps 2 to 8).
3. Move the tool up close to the workpiece edge you want to
measure.
4. Press the "Cycle Start" key.
This starts the automatic measuring process. The position of the
workpiece edge is measured.
The position of the workpiece edge is calculated and displayed.
The set position of the workpiece edge is stored as the new zero point
if you have selected "work offset". The tool radius is automatically
included in the calculation.
5. Repeat the measurement procedure (steps 3 to 4) for the two other
axes, if applicable.
SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
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