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To set the datum in a specific axis, 5 setting the datum with the 3d touch probe system, Yx z – HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 User Manual User Manual

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TNC 360

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Manual Operation and Setup

Fig. 2.13:

Probing for the datum in the Z axis

Y

X

Z

1

0

e.g.

ENT

I

or

2.5 Setting the Datum with the 3D Touch Probe System

The following functions are listed for datum setting in the TCH PROBE
menu:

• Datum setting in any axis with

SURFACE = DATUM

• Setting a corner as datum with

CORNER = DATUM

• Setting the datum at a circle center with

CIRCLE CENTER = DATUM

To set the datum in a specific axis:

Select the probe function SURFACE = DATUM.

Move the touch probe to a position near the touch point.

SURFACE = DATUM

X + X – Y + Y – Z + Z –

Select the probe direction and axis in which you wish to set the datum, for
example Z in the Z– direction.

Probe the workpiece.

Enter the nominal coordinate of the datum.

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