Siemens sinumerik 840D sl Operating Manual page 72

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Setting up the machine

2.6 Measuring the workpiece zero

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.

Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.

Press the "Workpiece zero" softkey.

The "Set Edge" window opens.

Select "Measuring only" if you only want to display the measured

Select the desired work offset in which you want to store the zero

point (e.g. basis reference).

Press the "Work offset" softkey and select the work offset in which the

zero point is to be saved in the "Work Offset – G54 ... G599" window

that opens and press the "In Manual" softkey.

You return to the "Set Edge" window.

Traverse the tool in the Z direction and scratch the workpiece.

Enter the position setpoint of the workpiece edge Z0 and press the

"Set WO" softkey.

Operating Manual, 07/2010, 6FC5398-8CP40-0BA0

Sinumerik 828d