Siemens SINUMERIK User Manual

Programming and Operating Manual (Turning)
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6.
Move the cursor to the input field for Length X with the cursor keys.
7.
Press this softkey or the alphabetic key <X> to open the window for measuring the tool in
the X direction and enter the workpiece diameter in the input field (for ex
ample, 50).
If you desire to use the relative coordinate, press this softkey.
8.
Press this softkey to confirm your input. The system calculates the offset and e
n
ters it in the
geo
metry input field of the currently active tool automatically.
Measuring the Z axis of the tool
1.
Move the cursor to the input field for Length Z with the cursor keys.
2.
Press this softkey or the alphabetic key <Z> to open the window for measuring the tool in
the Z direction, and then enter the distance between the tool tip and the workpiece edge in
the input field, for example, "0". (This value
is the thickness of a setting block if it is used.)
If you desire to use the relative coordin
ate, press this softkey.
3.
Press this softkey t
o confirm your input. The system calculates the offset and en
ters it in the
geometry input field of the currently active tool automatically.
4.
Repeat the above steps to finish measuring all the tools.

Siemens SINUMERIK Specifications

General

Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Display	TFT color display
Compatibility	Siemens drives and motors
Software	SINUMERIK Operate
Control Unit Type	CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
Safety Functions	Integrated safety functions up to SIL 3/PLe