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The position of the working volume in the Z direction depends on the length of the stylus. For example,
when using a 75 × 8 stylus, the working volume boundary starts at the fixture plate, but when using
shorter styli, it is positioned above that height. See the orange dotted line on the image below.
When shorter styli are used, the ‘clearance’ below the working volume is intended to allow for the
use of component holding fixtures, i.e. fixturing can be used without consuming any of the Equator’s
working volume.
NOTE: When working with very short styli, it is sometimes necessary to add a fixture plate
spacer. More information is available at www.renishaw.com/equator-accessories.
In manual or joystick mode, if a movement outside the working volume is attempted, the machine will
stop moving.
In part program mode, if a movement outside the working volume is requested, the machine will
display an error message to indicate that the move cannot be completed.
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