40i P - Installation/Operation - DRO operation - (10/32)
2.4.2.3
Setting part zero (datum) without using the assistant:
Set a datum point at a corner other than the 3rd quadrant.
Compensate for tool radius on the X axis.
Touch with the tool on the side indicated in the figure.
Set the X axis to zero.
Compensate for tool radius on the Y axis.
Touch with the tool on the side indicated in the figure.
Set the Y axis to zero.
2.4.2.4
Search for the center of a part:
Set or change the tool.
It activates the probe mode. If the probe has been set, it may be used to touch the desired sides of the
part.
Move the tool to the first point.
Press ENTER.
Move the tool to the second point.
Press the key of the axis whose center you're trying to find.
The display of the axis whose center you're searching shows a value that is half the
distance moved in that axis. Move this axis to zero. The tool is now located at the center.
Note: This mode may be accessed directly by pressing this key.
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