Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 269

Starting position before the measurement
From the starting position, collision-free approach to the probe must be possible.
The initial positions are located outside the unauthorized area (see the diagram below).
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Figure 3-27
Position after the end of the measuring cycle
For an "axis-by-axis" measurement, the tool tip is positioned at the measurement path distance
away from the last probed measuring surface of the probe.
For a "complete" measurement, after the measurement, the tool is positioned at the starting
point before the cycle was called.
Procedure
The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been created and you are in the
editor.
Measuring cycles
Programming Manual, 12/2017, 6FC5398-4BP40-6BA1
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to permissible area
Measure milling cutter: Possible starting positions in the 2nd axis of the plane (for G18: X)
1. Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
2. Press the "Milling tool" softkey.
The input window "Measure: Milling tool" opens.
Measuring variants
3.5 Measure tool (turning)
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