Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 94

Measuring variants
2.3 Measure workpiece (milling)
Position after the end of the measuring cycle
The workpiece probe is located above the ball center.
Procedure
The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been created and you are in the
editor.
Parameters
G code program
Parameters Description
PL Measuring plane (G17 - G19)
Calibration data set (1 - 12)
F Calibration and measuring
feedrate
Parameters Description
Positioning Moving around the ball
Parallel to the axis

Moving around on a circular path

Adapt tool
Yes (adapt probe length and trigger point)

length
No (adapt trigger point only)

ZS (for G17) Upper edge of the calibration ball (only for adapt tool length "Yes")
∅ Sphere diameter
α0 Contact angle
DFA Measurement path
TSA Safe area for the measurement result
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1. Press the "Meas. workpiece" softkey.
2. Press the "Calibrate probe" softkey.
3. Press the "Calibrate on ball" softkey.
The input window "Calibrate: Probe on ball" is opened.
ShopMill program
Unit Parameters Description
- T
- D
Distance/
min
F
X
Y
Z
Name of the probe
Cutting edge number (1 - 9)
Calibration data set (1 - 12)
Calibration and measuring
feedrate
Start point X of the measurement mm
Start point Y of the measurement mm
Start point Z of the measurement mm
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Unit
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mm/min
Unit
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mm
mm
Degrees
mm
mm
Measuring cycles