Siemens SINUMERIK 828D - Measuring the Tool; Setting the Zero Offset

Working with Manual Machine
15.2 Measuring the tool
Turning
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Machining options
You have the following options for machining the workpieces:
● Manual mode
● Single-cycle machining
15.2
Measuring the tool
All the options of the manual and automatic measurement are available to determine the tool
offset data (see also Section "Measuring the tool (Page 78)").
Procedure
1.
"Manual Machine" is active.
2.
Press the
"Meas. tool" softkey.
3.
Select the the required measuring function via the vertical softkey bar
and press the appropriate softkey.
15.3
Setting the zero offset
Directly select the work offset in the "Parameter" operating area in the work offset list.
Machine manufacturer
Pl
ease refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Procedure
1.
"Manual Machine" is active.
2.
Select the "Parameter" operating area.
2.
Press the "Work offset" and "G54...599" softkeys.
The "Work Offset G54...599" window opens.
3.
Position the cursor on the desired work offset and press the softkey
"WO selection"
Now return to the basic screen and enter the selected work offset in the
"Work offset" field.