Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
2.5 Measuring the tool
Milling
64 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
2.5.3 Measuring radius or diameter
Procedure
1. Insert the tool you want to measure in the spindle.
Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
3. Press the "Radius manual" or "Diam. manual" softkey.
4. Select the cutting edge number D and the the number of the
replacement tool ST.
5. Approach the workpiece in the X or Y direction and perform scratching
with the spindle rotating in the opposite direction.
6. Specify the setpoint position X0 or Y0 of the workpiece edge.
7. Press the "Set radius" or "Set diam." softkey.
The tool radius or diameter is calculated automatically and entered in
the tool list.
Note
Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB