Measuring A Tool With A Tool Probe - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual
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Setting up the machine
4.5 Measuring the tool
4.5.2
Measuring a tool with a tool probe
During automatic measuring, you determine the tool dimensions in the directions X and Z with
the aid of a probe.
You have the possibility of measuring a tool using a tool holder that can be orientated (tool
carrier, swivel).
The function "Measure with tool carrier that can be orientated" is implemented for lathes with
a swivel axis around Y and associated tool spindle. The swivel axis can be used to align the
tool on the X/Z level. The swivel axis can assume any position around Y to measure turning
tools. Multiples of 90° are permitted for milling and drilling tools. Multiples of 180° are possible
when positioning the tool spindle.
Note
Lathes with B axis
For lathes with a B axis, execute the tool change and alignment in the T, S, M window before
performing the measurement.
Adapting the user interface to calibrating and measuring functions
The corresponding windows can be adapted to the measurement tasks in order to
automatically measure tools.
The tool offset data is calculated from the known position of the tool carrier reference point
and the probe.
The following selection options can be switched-in or switched-out:
● Calibration plane, measurement plane
● Probe
● Calibration feedrate (measuring feedrate)
References
For further information about lathes with B axis, please refer to the following reference:
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
Preconditions
● If you wish to measure your tools with a tool probe, the machine manufacturer must
parameterize special measuring functions for that purpose.
● Enter the cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool in the tool list before
performing the actual measurement. If the tool is measured using a tool carrier that can be
orientated, then the cutting edge position must be entered into the tool list corresponding
to the initial tool carrier position.
● Calibrate the probe first.
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