Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual page 75

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Note
Settable work offsets
The selection of work offsets can be set differently.
The corresponding softkey is dynamically displayed and is aligned to the number of existing
settable work offsets.
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
HMI sl Milling
Operating Manual, 06/2009, 6FC5398-7CP20-0BA0
If these softkeys are not listed, press any vertical softkey (with the
exception of "Set edge") and in the drop-down list, select the desired
measurement version.
4. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured
values.
- OR -
Select the desired work offset in which you want to store the zero point
(e.g. basis reference).
- OR -
Press the "Select WO" softkey and select the work offset in which the
zero point is to be saved in the "Work Offset – G54 ... G599" window
and press the "In manual" softkey.
You return to the measurement window.
5. Specify the position setpoints (X0/Y0) of the pocket center point or
hole center point.
6. Traverse the tool to the first/next measuring point if you are measuring
manually.
7. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
The point is measured and stored.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to measure and store measuring points P2, P3
and P4.
9. Press the "Calculate" softkey.
The length, width, and center point of the rectangular pocket or
diameter and center point of the hole are calculated and displayed.
- OR -
Press the "Set WO" softkey.
The setpoint position of the center point is stored as a new zero point
with "Set WO". The tool radius is automatically included in the
calculation.
Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
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