HEIDENHAIN ND 1200 - Manual (Page 45)

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 45
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Measuring distances
Two points are required to measure a distance.
U Press the DISTANCE MEASUREMENT key. The
Probe Distance screen will be displayed. Press the
key twice to measure a series of distances using auto
repeat.
U Move the stage to position the crosshairs over the
first of the two points, then and press the ENTER key.
U Move the stage to position the crosshairs over the
second of the two points, and then and press the
ENTER key.
U Press the FINISH key to complete the measurement.
The X, Y and vector distances will be shown and the
distance feature will be added to the feature list.
U When a Z-axis is used, press the L/Z AXIS soft key to
toggle the display between the vector distance (L)
and the Z height if desired. Z-axis height is not used in
the calculation of vector distance.
A distance is probed on the part
The X, Y and vector distances are shown and the
distance feature is added to the feature list