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7.17 Measuring cycle support

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Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1

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7.17 Measuring cycle support

Measuring cycles are general subroutines designed to solve specific measurement tasks.

They can be adapted to specific problems via parameter settings.

Software option

You require the "Measuring cycles" option to use "Measuring cycles".

References

You will find a more detailed description on how to use measuring cycles in:

Programming Manual Measuring cycles / SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D

Preface5
Table of Contents9
Introduction23
Product Overview23
Operator Panel Fronts24
Overview24
Keys of the Operator Panel26
Machine Control Panels35
Overview35
Controls on the Machine Control Panel35
User Interface38
Screen Layout38
Status Display39
Actual Value Window42
T,F,S Window43
Current Block Display46
Operation Via Softkeys and Buttons46
Entering or Selecting Parameters48
Pocket Calculator50
Context Menu52
Touch Operation52
Changing the User Interface Language53
Entering Asian Characters54
Protection Levels56
Online Help in SINUMERIK Operate58
Setting up the Machine61
Switching on and Switching off61
Approaching a Reference Point62
Referencing Axes62
User Agreement63
Modes and Mode Groups65
General65
Modes Groups and Channels67
Channel Switchover68
Settings for the Machine69
Switching over the Coordinate System (MCS/WCS)69
Switching the Unit of Measurement70
Setting the Zero Offset71
Measuring the Tool73
Measuring a Tool Manually73
Measuring a Tool with a Tool Probe75
Calibrating the Tool Probe77
Measuring a Tool with a Magnifying Glass78
Measuring the Workpiece Zero80
Zero Offsets82
Display Active Zero Offset83
Displaying the Zero Offset "Overview84
Displaying and Editing Base Zero Offset86
Displaying and Editing Settable Zero Offset87
Displaying and Editing Details of the Zero Offsets88
Deleting a Zero Offset89
Measuring the Workpiece Zero90
Monitoring Axis and Spindle Data91
Specify Working Area Limitations91
Editing Spindle Data92
Spindle Chuck Data93
Displaying Setting Data Lists95
Handwheel Assignment96
Mda98
Loading an MDA Program from the Program Manager98
Saving an MDA Program99
Executing an MDA Program100
Deleting an MDA Program100
Working in Manual Mode101
General101
Selecting a Tool and Spindle101
T,S,M Window101
Selecting a Tool103
Starting and Stopping the Spindle Manually104
Positioning the Spindle105
Traversing Axes106
Traverse Axes by a Defined Increment106
Traversing Axes by a Variable Increment107
Positioning Axes108
Manual Retraction109
Simple Stock Removal of Workpiece111
Thread Synchronizing114
Default Settings for Manual Mode116
Machining the Workpiece117
Starting and Stopping Machining117
Selecting a Program118
Executing a Trail Program Run119
Displaying the Current Program Block120
Current Block Display120
Displaying a Basic Block121
Display Program Level122
Correcting a Program123
Repositioning Axes124
Starting Machining at a Specific Point125
Use Block Search125
Continuing Program from Search Target127
Simple Search Target Definition128
Defining an Interruption Point as Search Target129
Entering the Search Target Via Search Pointer130
Parameters for Block Search in the Search Pointer131
Block Search Mode132
Controlling the Program Run134
Program Control134
Skip Blocks135
Overstore137
Editing a Program138
Searching in Programs139
Replacing Program Text141
Copying/Pasting/Deleting a Program Block142
Renumbering a Program143
Creating a Program Block144
Opening Additional Programs146
Editor Settings147
Display and Edit User Variables149
Overview149
R Parameters150
Displaying Global User Data (GUD)151
Displaying Channel Guds152
Displaying Local User Data (LUD)153
Displaying Program User Data (PUD)154
Searching for User Variables155
Displaying G Functions and Auxiliary Functions157
Selected G Functions157
All G Functions159
G Functions for Mold Making160
Auxiliary Functions162
Mold Making View165
Starting the Mold Making View167
Specifically Jump to the Program Block168
Searching for Program Blocks168
Changing the View169
Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation169
Modifying the Viewport170
Displaying the Program Runtime and Counting Workpieces171
Setting for Automatic Mode173
Simulating Machining175
Overview175
Simulation before Machining of the Workpiece181
Simultaneous Recording before Machining of the Workpiece182
Simultaneous Recording During Machining of the Workpiece183
Different Views of the Workpiece184
Side View184
Half Section184
Face View185
3D View185
2-Window186
Graphical Display186
Editing the Simulation Display187
Blank Display187
Showing and Hiding the Tool Path189
Program Control During the Simulation190
Changing the Feedrate190
Simulating the Program Block by Block191
Editing and Adapting a Simulation Graphic192
Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation192
Panning a Graphical Representation193
Rotating the Graphical Representation193
Modifying the Viewport194
Defining Cutting Planes195
Displaying Simulation Alarms196
Creating a G Code Program197
Graphical Programming197
Program Views198
Program Structure201
Fundamentals201
Machining Planes201
Current Planes in Cycles and Input Screens202
Programming a Tool (T)203
Generating a G Code Program204
Blank Input205
Machining Plane, Milling Direction, Retraction Plane, Safe Clearance and Feedrate (PL, RP, SC, F)208
Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey209
Calling Technology Cycles213
Hiding Cycle Parameters213
Setting Data for Cycles214
Checking Cycle Parameters214
Programming Variables214
Changing a Cycle Call215
Compatibility for Cycle Support215
Additional Functions in the Input Screens216
Measuring Cycle Support217
Creating a Shopturn Program219
Graphic Program Control, Shopturn Programs219
Program Views220
Program Structure224
Fundamentals225
Machining Planes225
Machining Cycle, Approach/Retraction227
Absolute and Incremental Dimensions229
Polar Coordinates230
Clamping the Spindle231
Creating a Shopturn Program232
Program Header234
Generating Program Blocks237
Tool, Offset Value, Feedrate and Spindle Speed (T, D, F, S, V)238
Call Work Offsets241
Repeating Program Blocks242
Entering the Number of Workpieces243
Changing Program Blocks244
Changing Program Settings245
Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey247
Calling Technology Functions252
Additional Functions in the Input Screens252
Checking Cycle Parameters252
Programming Variables253
Setting Data for Technological Functions253
Changing a Cycle Call254
Compatibility for Cycle Support254
Programming the Approach/Retraction Cycle255
Measuring Cycle Support257
Example: Standard Machining258
Workpiece Drawing259
Programming259
Results/Simulation Test272
G Code Machining Program274
Programming Technology Functions (Cycles)277
Drilling277
General277
Centering (CYCLE81)278
Drilling (CYCLE82)281
Reaming (CYCLE85)283
Boring (CYCLE86)285
Deep-Hole Drilling (CYCLE83)289
Tapping (CYCLE84, 840)293
Drill and Thread Milling (CYCLE78)299
Positions and Position Patterns303
Approach/Retraction303
Arbitrary Positions (CYCLE802)304
Function304
Position Pattern Line (HOLES1), Grid or Frame (CYCLE801)307
Circle Position Pattern (HOLES2)309
Displaying and Hiding Positions313
Repeating Positions315
Function315
Rotate316
General316
Stock Removal (CYCLE951)316
Groove (CYCLE930)319
Undercut Form E and F (CYCLE940)322
Thread Undercuts (CYCLE940)324
Thread Turning (CYCLE99)327
Thread Chain (CYCLE98)336
Parameters338
Cut-Off (CYCLE92)340
Contour Turning342
General Information342
Representation of the Contour343
Creating a New Contour345
Creating Contour Elements347
Entering the Master Dimension352
Changing the Contour354
Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program355
Stock Removal (CYCLE952)356
Stock Removal Rest (CYCLE952)362
Plunge-Cutting (CYCLE952)365
Plunge-Cutting Rest (CYCLE952)368
Plunge-Turning (CYCLE952)370
Plunge-Turning Rest (CYCLE952)374
Milling377
Face Milling (CYCLE61)377
Rectangular Pocket (POCKET3)381
Circular Pocket (POCKET4)387
Rectangular Spigot (CYCLE76)393
Circular Spigot (CYCLE77)397
Multi-Edge (CYCLE79)401
Longitudinal Groove (SLOT1)404
Circumferential Groove (SLOT2)410
Open Groove (CYCLE899)415
Long Hole (LONGHOLE) - Only for G Code Program424
Thread Milling (CYCLE70)426
Engraving (CYCLE60)430
Contour Milling437
General Information437
Representation of the Contour437
Creating a New Contour439
Creating Contour Elements441
Changing the Contour447
Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program448
Path Milling (CYCLE72)449
Contour Pocket/Contour Spigot (CYCLE63/64)454
Predrilling Contour Pocket (CYCLE64)456
Milling Contour Pocket (CYCLE63)461
Contour Pocket Residual Material (CYCLE63, Option)464
Milling Contour Spigot (CYCLE63)467
Contour Spigot Residual Material (CYCLE63, Option)470
Further Cycles and Functions473
Swiveling Plane / Aligning Tool (CYCLE800)473
Swiveling Tool (CYCLE800)482
Aligning Turning Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)482
Aligning Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)483
Preloading Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)484
High-Speed Settings (CYCLE832)486
Subroutines489
Additional Cycles and Functions in Shopturn491
Drilling Centric491
Thread Centered493
Transformations496
Translation498
Rotation499
Scaling500
Mirroring501
Rotation C502
Straight and Circular Machining503
Selecting a Tool and Machining Plane504
Programming a Straight Line505
Programming a Circle with Known Center Point507
Programming a Circle with Known Radius509
Polar Coordinates511
Straight Line Polar513
Circle Polar515
Machining with Movable Counterspindle517
Programming Example: Machining Main Spindle - Transfer Workpiece - Machining518
Counterspindle518
Programming Example: Machining, Counterspindle - Without Previous Transfer518
Programming Example: Machining Bar Material519
Machining with Fixed Counterspindle524
Multi-Channel Machining (Only 840D Sl)527
Multi-Channel View (Only 840D Sl)527
Multi-Channel View in the "Machine" Operating Area527
Multi-Channel View for Large Operator Panels530
Setting the Multi-Channel View531
Multi-Channel Support (Only 840D Sl)533
Working with Several Channels533
Creating a Multi-Channel Program534
Entering Multi-Channel Data535
Multi-Channel Functionality for Large Operator Panels539
Editing the Multi-Channel Program542
Changing the Job List542
Editing a G Code Multi-Channel Program543
Editing a Shopturn Multi-Channel Program546
Creating a Program Block554
Setting the Multi-Channel Function556
Synchronizing Programs558
Insert WAIT Marks561
Optimizing the Machining Time562
Simulating Machining564
Simulation564
Different Workpiece Views for Multi-Channel Support565
Display/Edit the Multi-Channel Functionality in the "Machine" Operating Area566
Running-In a Program566
Block Search and Program Control567
Synchronizing a Counterspindle569
Collision Avoidance (Only 840D Sl)575
Collision Monitoring in the Machine Operator Area575
Switching the Collision Avoidance on and off576
Tool Management579
Lists for the Tool Management579
Magazine Management580
Tool Types581
Tool Dimensioning584
Tool List589
Additional Data593
Creating a New Tool594
Measuring the Tool596
Managing Several Cutting Edges597
Delete Tool597
Loading and Unloading Tools598
Selecting a Magazine600
Code Carrier Connection (Only 840D Sl)601
Overview601
Tool Wear604
Reactivate Tool607
Tool Data OEM608
Magazine610
Positioning a Magazine612
Relocating a Tool613
Unload All Tools614
Sorting Tool Management Lists615
Filtering the Tool Management Lists616
Specific Search in the Tool Management Lists618
Displaying Tool Details620
Displaying All Tool Details621
Changing the Cutting Edge Position or Tool Type622
Settings for Tool Lists623
Working with Multitool (Only 840D Sl)625
Tool List for Multitool626
Create Multitool627
Equipping Multitool with Tools629
Removing a Tool from Multitool630
Delete Multitool630
Loading and Unloading Multitool631
Reactivating the Multitool631
Relocating a Multitool633
Positioning Multitool634
Managing Programs635
Overview635
Program Management635
NC Memory638
Local Drive638
USB Drives639
FTP Drive640
Opening and Closing the Program641
Executing a Program643
Creating a Directory / Program / Job List / Program List644
Creating a New Directory644
Creating a New Workpiece645
Creating a New G Code Program646
New Shopturn Program647
Storing any New File648
Creating a Job List649
Creating a Program List651
Creating Templates652
Searching Directories and Files653
Displaying the Program in the Preview654
Selecting Several Directories/Programs655
Copying and Pasting a Directory/Program657
Deleting a Directory/Program659
Changing File and Directory Properties660
Set up Drives661
Overview661
Setting up Drives662
Error Messages663
Viewing PDF Documents665
Extcall666
Backing up Data669
Generating an Archive in the Program Manager669
Generating an Archive Via the System Data670
Reading in an Archive in the Program Manager672
Read in Archive from System Data674
Setup Data675
Backing up Setup Data675
Reading-In Set-Up Data678
Rs-232-C680
Reading-In and Reading-Out Archives680
Setting V24 in the Program Manager682
Alarm, Error and System Messages685
Displaying Alarms685
Displaying an Alarm Log687
Displaying Messages688
Sorting, Alarms, Faults and Messages689
PLC and NC Variables690
Displaying and Editing PLC and NC Variables690
Saving and Loading Screen Forms694
Load Symbols695
Version696
Displaying Version Data696
Save Information697
Logbook698
Displaying and Editing the Logbook699
Making a Logbook Entry700
Creating Screenshots702
Remote Diagnostics703
Setting Remote Access703
Permit Modem705
Request Remote Diagnostics705
Exit Remote Diagnostics706
Working with Manual Machine707
Manual Machine707
Measuring the Tool709
Setting the Zero Offset709
Set Limit Stop710
Simple Workpiece Machining711
Traversing Axes711
Taper Turning712
Straight and Circular Machining713
Straight Turning713
Circular Turning714
More Complex Machining716
Drilling with Manual Machine718
Turning with Manual Machine719
Contour Turning with Manual Machine721
Milling with Manual Machine722
Simulation and Simultaneous Recording723
Working with a B Axis (Only 840D Sl)725
Lathes with B Axis725
Tool Alignment for Turning728
Milling with a B Axis729
Swiveling730
Approach/Retraction731
Position Pattern733
Tool Selection for the Manual Mode734
Measuring a Tool with the B Axis735
Working with Two Tool Carriers737
Programming with Two Tool Carriers737
Measure Tool738
Teaching in a Program739
Overview739
General Sequence739
Inserting a Block740
Input Parameters for Teach-In Blocks741
Teach-In Via Windows743
General743
Teach in Rapid Traverse G0744
Teach in Straight G1744
Teaching in Circle Intermediate and Circle End Point CIP745
Teach-In a Spline745
Editing a Block747
Selecting a Block748
Deleting a Block749
Settings for Teach-In750
Ht 8751
HT 8 Overview751
Traversing Keys754
Machine Control Panel Menu755
Virtual Keyboard756
Calibrating the Touch Panel758
Ctrl-Energy759
Overview759
Displaying Energy Consumption760
Measuring and Saving the Energy Consumption761
Long-Term Measurement of the Energy Consumption762
Displaying Measured Curves763
Using the Energy-Saving Profile764
Easy Message (828D Only)767
Overview767
Activating Easy Message769
Creating/Editing a User Profile770
Setting-Up Events772
Logging an Active User on and off774
Displaying SMS Logs775
Making Settings for Easy Message776
Easy Extend (828D Only)777
Overview777
Enabling a Device778
Activating and Deactivating a Device779
Commissioning Easy Extend780
Service Planner (828D Only)781
Performing and Monitoring Maintenance Tasks781
Set Maintenance Tasks783
Ladder Viewer and Ladder Add-On (828D Only)785
Introduction785
Ladder Add-On Tool785
Structure of the User Interface786
Control Options787
Displaying PLC Properties789
Displaying Information on the Program Blocks789
Displaying and Editing NC/PLC Variables792
Loading Modified PLC User Program793
Editing the Local Variable Table794
Creating a New Block795
Editing Block Properties Subsequently796
Inserting and Editing Networks797
Editing Network Properties799
Displaying/Canceling the Access Protection800
Displaying and Editing Symbol Tables800
Searching for Operands802
Inserting/Deleting a Symbol Table803
Displaying the Network Symbol Information Table804
Displaying and Editing PLC Signals805
Displaying Cross References806
Appendix809
840D Sl Documentation Overview809
Index811

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 828D Turning
Category	Controller
Language	English

Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Turning User Manual

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