Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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Operation 10.04
2.7 Measurin
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a tool
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2-94 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
Measuring the tool length on the measuring edge
 If you are measuring with a test socket, enter 0 for offset value
"DZ" and approach the fixed point in the Z direction (see
Sec."Traversing the machine axes").
A
pproach is performed with a rotating spindle in the opposite direction
of rotation. The test socket automatically displays a reading when the
precise position is reached.
- OR -
 If you are using a distance gauge, travel as close to the fixed point
as possible, measure the gap with the distance gauge and enter
the value in "DZ".
Approach to the distance gauge is performed with a stationary
spindle.
Set
length
 Press the "Set length" softkey.
The tool length is calculated automatically and entered in the tool list.
Measuring a
radius/diameter
 Attach the tool you want to measure to the spindle.
Jog
 Select the "Measure tool" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
Radius
manual >
or
Dia.
manual >
 Press the "Radius manual" or "Dia. manual" softkey.
 Select the tool cutting edge D and the duplo number DP for the
tool.

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