Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation & Programming Manual

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08.02 Preparatory Functions for Machining
3.8 Tool
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SINUMERIK 840D/810D Operator's Guide ManualTurn (BAM) – 08.02 Edition 3-55
3.8 Tool
3.8.1 Enter tool offset data
Z
X
F
R
S
P
F - Toolholder reference point
Length Z
Length X
S - Position of cutting edge center
R - Radius of cutting edge (tool radius)
P - Tool tip
Sequence of operations
Select any operating mode.
Select the extended soft key menu by pressing the ">" key.
Tool
Select the soft key labeled "Tool".
Tool
offset
Select the soft key labeled "Tool offset".
A table is now displayed into which you can enter the tool offset data
for your tools.
Example
Use the cursor keys to select the tool number you want.
Supply the tool number with your tool's offset data:
• Length X, length Z,
• Radius R and the
• Position of the tool edge

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