Siemens SINUMERIK 810D Operation/Programming

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Operation 10.04
2.4 Settin
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2.4 Settings for the machine
2.4.1 Switching over the unit (millimeter/inch)
This function enables you to switch between the metric and inch
dimension systems depending on the dimension units used in your
production drawing.
Every dimension system switchover applies to the entire machine, i.e.
all relevant measurement data are automatically converted to the new
dimension system, e.g.
• Positions
• Tool offsets
• Work offsets
Jog
 Open the extended horizontal softkey bar in "Machine Manual"
mode.
 Press the "ShopM. sett." softkey.
Inch
 Press the "Inch" softkey to switch to Inch.
The "Inch" softkey is active.
Inch
 Press the "Inch" softkey to switch to metric.
The "Inch" softkey is not active.
When you press the "Inch" softkey, a box appears asking you to
confirm switchover.
The dimension system is adjusted accordingly if you confirm with the
"OK" softkey.

Siemens SINUMERIK 810D Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 810D
Category	Control Unit
Language	English