HEIDENHAIN TNC 407 (280 580) User Manual - Manual (Page 278)

9-11 TNC 425/TNC 415 B/TNC 407
9 3D Touch Probes
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Fig. 9.12: Probing for the datum in the Z axis
9.2 Touch Probe Cycles in the MANUAL and ELECTRONIC HANDWHEEL Operating Modes
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Setting the datum with a 3D touch probe
The following functions are available for setting the datum on an aligned
workpiece:
• Datum setting in any axis with PROBING POS
• Defining a corner as datum with PROBING P
• Setting the datum at a circle center with PROBING CC
To set the datum in an axis:
Select the probe function with the soft key PROBING POS.
Move the touch probe to a point near the touch point.
X + X – Y + Y – Z + Z –
Select the probe axis/direction in which you wish to set the datum,
such as Z in direction Z–.
Probe the workpiece.
Enter the nominal coordinate of the datum.