Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 127

Parameter Description
Adapt tool ● Yes (adapt probe length and trigger point)
length
● No (adapt trigger point only)
ZS (for G17) Upper edge of the calibration sphere (only for adapt tool length "Yes")
∅ Sphere diameter
α0 Contact angle
DFA Measurement path
TSA Safe area for the measurement result
Measurements Number of measurements at the same location (1-9)
The contact angle always refers to the positive direction of the 1st axis of the active coordinate system, e.g. for G17 to +X,
1)
G18/+Z, G19/+Y
Measuring variant, turning on a milling machine (only 840D sl)
Procedure
The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been created and you are in the
editor.
ShopTurn program
Parameter
T
D
F
X
Y
Z
Measuring cycles
Programming Manual, 12/2017, 6FC5398-4BP40-6BA1
1)
1. Press the "Meas. workp." softkey.
2. Press the "Calibrate probe" softkey.
3. Press the "Comp. to sphere" softkey.
The input window "Calibr.: probe on sphere" opens.
Description
Name of the probe
Cutting edge number (1 - 9)
Calibration data set (1 - 40)
Calibration and measuring feedrate
Start point X of the measurement
Start point Y of the measurement
Start point Z of the measurement
Measuring variants
3.3 Measure workpiece (milling)
Unit
-
mm
mm
Degrees
mm
mm
-
Unit
-
-
-
mm/min
mm
mm
mm
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