Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming Manual page 98

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Operation
2.7 Measuring a tool
Measuring radius/
diameter
Jog
Radius
Auto >
or
Cycle Start
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Attach the tool you want to measure to the spindle.
Position the tool near the measuring probe so that it can be
approached without collision.
Measuring radius/diameter
Select the "Measure tool" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
Then press the softkey "Radius Auto" or "Dia. Auto".
Dia.
Auto >
Select the tool cutting edge D and the duplo number DP for the
tool.
Enter the longitudinal offset V, if necessary.
Press the "Cycle Start" key.
This starts the automatic measuring process. Measurement is
performed with a spindle rotating in the opposite direction.
The tool radius or diameter is calculated automatically and entered in
the tool list.
The measuring process depends on settings made by the machine
manufacturer.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
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