Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Milling
96 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area and press the <JOG> key.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" and "Align plane" softkeys.
The "Align plane" window opens.
3. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.
- OR -
Select the desired work offset in which you want to store the zero
point (e.g. basis reference).
- OR -
Press the "Select WO" softkey and select the work offset in which the
zero point is to be saved in the "Work Offset – G54 … G599" window
and press the "In manual" softkey.
You return to the appropriate measurement window.
You return to the "Align plane" window.
The selection of work offsets can differ.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
4. Traverse the tool to the first measuring point that you want to
determine.
5. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
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