Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 35

For lathes, the calibration tool is treated like a turning tool. Cutting edge positions 1 - 4 can be
used for calibration. The lengths refer to the sphere equator, not to the sphere center.
Entry in tool memory
Tool type ($TC_DP1[ ]):
Cutting edge ($TC_DP2[ ]):
Length 1 - geometry:
Length 2 - geometry:
Radius ($TC_DP6[ ]):
Length 1 - basic dimension
($TC_DP21[ ]):
Length 2 - basic dimension
($TC_DP22[ ]):
All other parameters, such as wear, must be assigned a value of zero.
Measuring cycles
Programming Manual, 12/2017, 6FC5398-4BP40-6BA1
2.7 Probe, calibration body, calibration tool
Calibration tool for a tool probe on a lathe
585, 725 or 5xy
3
L1
L2
r
only if required
only if required
Description
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