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Machine mode of operation | Machine setup
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Setting up machine dimensions
The
Set machine dimensions
function allows you to save any
positions to use these in NC programs.
Setting up machine dimensions:
Select Setup
Select Set machine dimensions
Enter the number for the machine dimensions
Transfer the position of a single axis as machine
dimension
Alternative: Transfer the position of all axes as
machine dimensions
Save the machine dimensions
Calibrating the tool touch probe
The Touch probe calibration function enables you to determine
the exact position values of the tool touch probe.
Measuring the touch probe position:
Select
Setup
Select Touch Probe
Select
Touch probe calibration
Pre-position the tool for the first measuring
direction
Set the positive or negative traverse direction
Press the soft key for this direction (e.g. –Z
direction)
Press the NC start key
The tool moves in the measuring direction.
The position of the touch probe is measured
and saved when the tool touch probe releases a
trigger signal.
The tool returns to the starting point.
Press the
Back soft key to terminate the
calibration process
The calibration values measured are saved.
Pre-position the tool for the next measuring
direction and repeat the procedure (max. 4
measuring directions)