Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation & Programming Manual

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Preparatory Functions for Machining 08.02
3.8 Tool
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3.8.4 Tool wear compensation
Function
Changes (tool wear) of the active tool form can be taken into account
in length X and Z.
Z
X
Sequence of operations
Tool
Select the soft key labeled "Tool" in the extended soft key menu in any
mode.
Enter the current wear,
e.g. for Z: 0.1 (choice of mm or inches)
Activate the pocket calculator function by pressing the "Edit" key.
When you enter an offset value of + 0.1, 0.1 (either mm or inches) is
added to the current wear value.

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