Definition Of The Planes, Tool Types - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

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Definition of the planes, tool types

When measuring under milling, machining planes G17, G18 or G19 can be selected.
When measuring under turning, machining plane G18 must be selected.
For tool measurement, the following tool types are permitted:
● Milling, type 1..
● Drill, type 2 ...
● Turning tools, type 5 ...
Depending on the tool type, the tool lengths are assigned to the axes as follows:
● Workpiece probe, milling: Probe types 710, 712, 713, 714
● Workpiece probe, turning: Probe type, 580
Milling
Length 1
Length 2
Length 3
Lengths 2 and 3 are used in special cases, for example, if an angle head is attached.
Measuring cycles
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Acts in ...
Tool type:
1. Axis of the plane:
2. Axis of the plane:
3. Axis of the plane:
1.5 Definition of the planes, tool types
G17 plane G18 plane
1xy / 2xy / 710
Z Y
Y X
X Z
Description
G19 plane
X
Z
Y
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