Setting up the machine
2.5 Measuring the tool
Milling
Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
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Procedure
1. Insert the tool that you want to measure.
2. Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
3. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
4. Press the "Length auto" softkey if you want to measure the length of
the tool.
- OR -
Press the "Radius Auto" or "Diam. Auto" softkey if you wish to
measure the radius or diameter of the tool.
5. Select the cutting edge number D and the number of the replacement
tool ST.
6. If necessary, enter the lateral offset V.
7. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
This starts the automatic measuring process. When you measure the
tool radius or diameter, measurement is performed with a spindle
rotating in the opposite direction.
The tool length, radius, and diameter are calculated automatically and
entered in the tool list.
Note
Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.
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