Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 107

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Note
Settable work offsets
The labeling of the softkeys for the settable work offsets varies, i.e. the settable work offsets
configured on the machine are displayed (examples: G54...G57, G54...G505, G54...G599).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Milling
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4. Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured values.
- OR -
5. In the selection box, select the desired work offset in which you want to
store the zero point.
- OR -
Press the "Select WO" softkey to select a settable work offset.
In the window "Work Offset – G54 ... G599", select a work offset, in which
the zero point should be saved and press the "In manual" softkey.
You return to the measurement window.
6. Specify the position setpoints (X0/Y0) of the pocket center point or hole
center point.
7. Traverse the tool to the first/next measuring point if you are measuring
manually.
8. Press the "Save P1" softkey.
The point is measured and stored.
9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to measure and save measuring points P2, P3 and
P4.
10. 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
4.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
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