Siemens SINUMERIK Series

M5: Measurement
7.5 Setting zeros, workpiece measuring and tool measuring
Extended Functions
Function Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1BP40-3BA1
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The following output variables are written for measurement type 22:
Output variable Description
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[0] Tool length in x
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[1] Tool length in y
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[2] Tool length in z
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[3] Tool length L1
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[4] Tool length L2
$AC_MEAS_RESULT[5] Tool length L3
7.5.5.4 Measuring a tool length with stored or current position (measurement type 23)
Tool length with stored / current position
Tool length measurement with stored or current position ($AC_MEAS_TYPE = 23)
In the case of manual measurement, the tool dimensions can be determined in the X and Z
directions. From the known position of the
● Tool carrier reference point and the
● Workpiece dimensions
ShopTurn calculates the tool offset data.
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Figure 7-21 Measurement of a tool length with a stored or actual position