Siemens SINUMERIK 808D User Manual

Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
56 6FC5398-4DP10-0BA6, 09/2017
10.3
Measuring the tool with a probe (auto)
Preconditions
● The machine manufacturer must parameterize special measuring functions for tool probe measuring. For more
information, see the SINUMERIK 808D/SINUMERIK 808D ADVANCED Function Manual.
● You must first enter the cutting edge position and calibrate the probe (Page 54) before the actual measurement.
Operating sequence
1.
Select the machining operating area.
2.
Switch to "JOG" mode.
3.
Open the lower-level menu for tool measurement.
4.
Open the auto tool measurement window. The tool length in the Z direction is measured
by
default.
5.
Move the tool until it presses do
wn on the edge of the probe. Then the tool length is calcu-
lated and entered in the tool list. Note that if several axes move simultan
eously, no offset
data can be calculated.
6.
Press this vertical softkey to measure the tool diameter in the X and Y planes.
7.
Move the tool until it presses down on the edge of the probe. The tool diameter or radius is
ca
lculated and entered in the tool list. Note that if several axes move simultaneously, no
offset data can be calculated.

Siemens SINUMERIK 808D Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 808D
Category	Control Unit
Language	English