Measuring Tools At Lathes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

It is also possible to calibrate on a known surface.
Use the same measuring velocity for calibrating and measuring.
A cycle with different measuring versions is provided for calibration.
1.7.4

Measuring tools at lathes

Tool probe
The tool probes have dedicated data fields _TP[ ] and _TPW[ ] in data block GUD6.DEF.
The triggering points (switching points) are entered here. Approximate values must be
entered here before calibration – if cycles are used in automatic mode. The cycle will then
recognize the position of the probe.
The default setting has data fields for 3 probes. Up to 99 are possible.
In addition to turning tools, drills and mills can also be measured.
Measuring cycles
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