Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 94

Setting up the machine
4.7 Measuring the workpiece zero
Requirement
The requirement for measuring the workpiece is that a tool with known lengths is in the
machining position.
Procedure
Note
Settable zero offsets
The labeling of the softkeys for the settable zero offsets varies, i.e. the settable zero offsets
configured on the machine are displayed (examples: G54...G57, G54...G505, G54...G599).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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1. Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.
The "Measure: Edge" window opens.
3. Select "Measuring only" if you only wish to display the measured values.
- OR -
Select in the "Zero offset" field the desired zero offset in which you want
to store the zero point (e.g. basis reference).
- OR -
Press the "Select ZO" softkey and select the zero offset in which the zero
point is to be saved in the "Zero offset – G54 ... G599" window and press
the "In manual" softkey.
You return to the "Measure: Edge" window.
4. Traverse the tool in the X or Z direction and scratch the workpiece.
5. Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge X0 or Z0 and press the
"Set ZO" softkey.
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