Measuring cycles
Example: 2-angle measurement for determining the position of a plane in space
In the case oftool measuring, the loaded tool (typically in the revolver on turning machines) is moved toward the probe which is either in a fixed position or swiveled into the working range by a mechanical device. The automatically derived tool geometry is entered in the relevant tool offset data record.
In the case ofworkpiece measuring, a probe is moved towards the clamped workpiece like a tool. The flexible selection of measuring cycles means that you can handle practically every measuring task associated with turning or milling.
The principle of "on-the-fly measurement" is used in SINUMERIK controls. The advantage of this principle is that the probe signal is processed directly in the CNC. The measuring parameters and the results of the measurements are output extremely clearly in separate screen forms which are either automatically deselected at the end of the cycle, or can be acknowledged when starting the CNC.
The result of the workpiece measurement can either include automatic offset of the zero point or a correction of the tool wear by the difference between the actual value and the setpoint. The measured results can be logged in a file. The Siemens measuring cycles offer a standard log which you can also adapt.
In order to measure tool and workpiece dimensions, a touch-trigger probe is required that supplies a constant signal (rather than a pulse) when deflected. The probe should switch bounce-free, and mechanical adjustment may be necessary.
Multidirectional probes can be used for all tool and workpiece measurements on turning and milling machines. Bidirectional probes are treated like a mono probe for workpiece measurements on milling and machining centers, but are not suitable for tool measurements.
Monodirectional probes can be used on milling machines and machining centers with slight restrictions in workpiece measurements, but are not suitable for tool measurements or for workpiece measurements on turning machines.
We offer:
- Measuring cycles for turning machines
- Tool measurements (calibration/measurement) for turning tools
- Tool measurements for milling tools and drills on turning machines
- Calibrating workpiece probes
- 1-point workpiece measurement
- 2-point workpiece measurement
- Measuring cycles for milling machines and machining centers
- Tool measurements (calibration/measurement) for milling tools
- Calibrating workpiece probes
- Paraxial workpiece measurement on hole/shaft/slot/web/rectangle
- 1-point workpiece measurement on area
- Workpiece measurement at any angle on hole/shaft/slot/web
- Workpiece measurement at angular position (1-/2-angle measurement)
- Automatic set-up corner internal and external
- Measurement of workpiece sphere and automatic correction of work offset