Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 134

Measuring cycles

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4.3 Measuring the tool

Length measurement of milling cutters

If the tool diameter (entered tool radius x 2) is greater than the entered upper diameter of the

tool probe, the milling tool is placed in the center of the probe, offset by the tool radius and

measured with rotating spindle (measuring the longest cutting edge).

Otherwise, the tool is placed in the center and measurement is performed with a motionless

Measurement of milling cutters with special cutting edge

If a cutting edge is rounded, for example, the tool must be measured with a probe offset.

This offset (V) must be entered additionally for diameter determination.

Enter details in input form

Enter offset (V, positive value) when required.

Measurement is performed automatically as soon as you press "NC Start".

The tool offsets "radius" or "length 1" are calculated in and entered in the active tool offset

data in accordance with the setting (in geometry or wear).

Programming Manual, Release 04/2006, 6FC5398-4BP10-0BA0

Measuring cycles