Setting up the machine
3.5 Measuring the tool
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You specify the position of the workpiece edge during the measurement.
Note
Lathes with B axis
For lathes with a B axis, execute the tool change and alignment in the T, S, M window before
performing the measurement.
Select "JOG" mode in the "Machine" operating area.
Press the "Meas. tool" softkey.
Press the "Manual" softkey.
softkey.
The "Tool selection" window is opened.
Select the tool that you wish to measure.
The cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool must
already be entered in the tool list.
Press the "In manual" softkey.
The tool is accepted into the "Length Manual" window.
Press the "X" or "Z" softkey, depending on which tool length you want to
m
easure.
Scratch the required edge using the tool.
If you do not wish to keep the
tool at the workpiece edge, then press the
The tool position is saved and the tool can be retracted from the wor
k-
piece. For instance, this can be practical if the workpiece diameter still
has to be subsequently measured.
ol can remain at the workpiece edge, then after scratching you
can directly continue with step 11.