Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming Manual page 94

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Operation
2.7 Measuring a tool
Set
length
Measuring a
radius/diameter
Jog
Radius Dia.
manual > manual
or
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Measuring the tool length on the measuring edge
If you are measuring with a test socket, enter 0 for offset value
"DZ" and approach the fixed point in the Z direction (see
Sec."Traversing the machine axes").
Approach is performed with a rotating spindle in the opposite direction
of rotation. The test socket automatically displays a reading when the
precise position is reached.
- OR -
If you are using a distance gauge, travel as close to the fixed point
as possible, measure the gap with the distance gauge and enter
the value in "DZ".
Approach to the distance gauge is performed with a stationary
spindle.
Press the "Set length" softkey.
The tool length is calculated automatically and entered in the tool list.
Attach the tool you want to measure to the spindle.
Select the "Measure tool" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
Press the "Radius manual" or "Dia. manual" softkey.
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Select the tool cutting edge D and the duplo number DP for the
tool.
SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
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10.04
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