Calling The Measuring Version Milling Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Measuring variants
3.6 Measure tool (milling)
The exact spindle position and the cutting edge radius at the highest point of the cutting edge
are then measured through multiple contacts when the spindle is stationary.
The other cutting edges are measured by changing the spindle orientation. The measured
radius of the longest cutting edge is entered in the tool offset, when the value is within the
tolerance range.
Special features of the "Individually check teeth" function
The following additional requirements apply:
● The number of cutting edges of the milling tool must be entered in the tool offset.
● Tool spindle with position measuring system.
● The tool probe must be calibrated, see Calibrate probe (CYCLE971) (Page 281)
Before the cycle call, the tool must be positioned next to the probe and above the probe edge.
Figure 3-41
3.6.3.4

Calling the measuring version milling tool

Procedure
The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been created and you are in the
editor.
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"Individually check teeth" (CYCLE971), starting position before measuring cycle call
1. Press the "Measure tool" softkey in the vertical softkey bar.
2. Press the "Milling tool" softkey in the horizontal softkey bar.
The input window "Measure: Tool" opens.
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Measuring cycles