Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 76

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Setting up the machine

2.5 Measuring the tool

Tooth break monitoring

Before or after machining you can check if any cutting edges of the milling tool have broken

If it is noticed during the check of the cutting edges that not all cutting edges or teeth are

present, you will receive a corresponding message.

Tool measurement is only possible with an active tool.

Insert the tool that you want to measure.

Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.

Press the "Length auto" softkey if you want to measure the length of the

Press the "Radius auto" or "Diam. Auto", if you wish to measure the

radius or diameter of the tool.

Select the cutting edge number D and the number of the replacement

If you wish to check the cutting edges of the milling tool, then click "Yes"

under "Check teeth individually".

If necessary, enter the lateral offset V.

Press the <CYCLE START> key.

This starts the automatic measuring process. When you measure the

tool radius or diameter, measurement is performed with a spindle

rotating in the opposite direction.

The tool length, radius, and diameter are calculated automatically and

entered in the tool list.

Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1

Sinumerik 828d