840D/828D SINUMERIK Operate
Notes
Section 5
Measuring the workpiece zero
5.3.2 Measuring the workpiece zero with “Set edge”
1.
2. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display
the measured values.
- OR-
2. Select "Work offset" and the work offset (G54...G57)
in which you want to store the zero point in the asso-
ciated selection box.
Note:
The selection of work offsets can differ. Please refer
to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
- OR -
2. Select "Basic reference" if the zero point is to be
saved in the active system offset.
- OR -
2. Select "Global basic" and the desired basic offset
(No.1...No.9) in which the zero point is to be saved.
- OR -
2. Select "Channel-specific basic" and the desired ba-
sic offset (No.1...No.9) in which the zero point is to
be saved.
- OR -
2. Press the VSK 2 "Work offset" and then the VSK 4
point is to be saved in the "Work Offset -
G57" window and press the VSK 1 "In manual".
The "Set edge" window opens again.
Note
The selection of work offsets can differ.
Refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
3. Traverse the tool in the Z-direction and scratch.
4. Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge
The workpiece zero point and as a result the zero offset are computed.
The tool length is automatically included in the calculation.
5.