Siemens SINUMERIK 840D

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Milling
Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
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Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area and press the <JOG> key.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.
3. Press the "Rectangular pocket" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "1 hole" softkey.
- OR -
If these softkeys are not listed, press any vertical softkey (with the
exception of "Set edge") and in the drop-down list, select the desired
measurement version.
4. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.
- OR -
5. In the selection box, select the desired work offset in which you want
to store the zero point.
- OR -
Press the "Select WO" softkey to select an adjustable work offset.
In the window "Work offset – G54 ... G599", select a work offset, in
which the zero point should be saved and press the "In manual"
softkey.
You return to the measurement window.
6. Specify the position setpoints (X0/Y0) of the pocket center point or
hole center point.
7. Traverse the tool to the first/next measuring point if you are measuring
manually.
8. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
The point is measured and stored.