Measuring A Tool With A Tool Probe - Siemens sinumerik 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
2.5 Measuring the tool
Note
Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.
2.5.2

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.
References
For further information about tool carriers that can be orientated, please refer to the following
reference:
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
The tool offset data is then calculated from the known position of the tool carrier reference
point and the probe.
The corresponding windows can be adapted to the measurement tasks in order to
automatically measure tools.
Adapting the user interface to the measurement functions
The following selection options can be switched-in or switched-out:
● Calibration plane, measurement plane
● Probe
Preconditions
● If you wish to measure your tools with a tool probe, the machine manufacturer must
● Enter the cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool in the tool list before
● Calibrate the probe first.
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parameterize special measuring functions for that purpose.
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.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Operating Manual, 07/2010, 6FC5398-8CP40-0BA0
Turning