Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

16.3 Measuring the workpiece zero
You can use the following workpiece elements to determine the workpiece zero:
● Edge
● Corner
● Pocket/hole
● Spigot
● Plane
You can measure the workpiece zero either manually or automatically (see Section "Measuring
the workpiece zero (Page 113)").
Procedure
1. "Manual Machine" is active.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.
3. Select the the required measuring variant in the vertical softkey bar and
press the appropriate softkey.
Working with Manual Machine
16.3 Measuring the workpiece zero
Milling
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Number of Axes	Up to 31
Max Number of Channels	10
Interfaces	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Interpolation	5-axis interpolation
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Display	TFT color display, various sizes
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	Safety Integrated
PLC	Integrated PLC S7-300
Drive Interface	SINAMICS S120
Data Storage	CF card, USB
Operating System	Windows-based