Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Milling
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2.6.5 Setting the edge
The workpiece lies parallel to the coordinate system on the work table. You measure one
reference point in one of the axes (X, Y, Z).
Precondition
You can insert any tool in the spindle for scratching when measuring the workpiece zero
manually.
- OR -
An electronic workpiece probe is inserted in the spindle and activated when measuring the
workpiece zero automatically.
Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area and press the <JOG> key.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" and "Set edge" softkeys.
The "Set edge" window opens.
3. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.
- OR -
4. In the selection box, select the desired work offset in which you want
to store the zero point.
- OR -

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