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To set the datum in the working plane – HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 User Manual User Manual

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TNC 360

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Manual Operation and Setup

Fig. 2.6:

Setting the datum in the working plane; plan view (upper
right)

2.3

Setting the Datum Without a 3D Touch Probe

–R

2

1

–R

Y

X

2

1

X

Y

e.g.

X

To set the datum in the working plane:

Move the zero tool until it touches the side of the workpiece.

Select the axis.

Enter the position of the tool center (here X = –5 mm) in the selected axis.

Repeat the process for all axes in the working plane.

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e.g.

5

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