Setting up the machine
2.5 Measuring the tool
Milling
68 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
2.5.6 Calibrating the electrical tool probe
If you want to measure your tools automatically, you must first determine the position of the
tool probe on the machine table with reference to the machine zero.
Tool probes are typically shaped like a cube or a cylindrical disk. Install the tool probe in the
working area of the machine (e.g on the machine table) and align it relative to the machining
axes.
You must use a mill-type calibration tool to calibrate the tool probe. You must enter the
length and radius/diameter of the calibration tool in the tool list beforehand.
Note
Setting the protection level
The "Calibrate probe" function is only available if an adequate level of protection is set.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Procedure
1. Move the calibration tool until it is approximately over the center of the
measuring surface of the tool probe.
2. Select operating mode "JOG" in the "Machine" operating area and
press the "Measure tool" softkey.
3. Press the "Probe calibration” softkey.
4. Choose whether you want to calibrate the length or the length and the
diameter.
5. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
Calibration is automatically executed at the measuring feedrate. The
distance measurements between the machine zero and tool probe are
calculated and stored in an internal data area.
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