Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 88

Setting up the machine
2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero
Note
Settable work offsets
The labeling of the softkeys for the adjustable work offsets varies, i.e. the selectable work
offsets configured at the machine are displayed (examples: G54...G57, G54...G505,
G54...G599).
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Automatic measurement
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1. Prepare the measurement (see steps 1 to 5 above).
2. Traverse the workpiece probe close to the workpiece edge on which
you wish to measure and press the <CYCLE START> key.
This starts the automatic measuring process. The position of measuring
point 1 is measured and stored.
The "P1 stored" softkey becomes active.
3. Repeat the operation to measure and store P2.
4. Press the "Calculate" softkey.
The angle between the workpiece edge and reference axis is calculated
and displayed.
- OR -
Press the "Set WO" softkey.
With "Set WO", the workpiece edge now corresponds to the setpoint
angle.
The calculated rotation is stored in the correction target that you have
selected.
Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7CP40-2BA0
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