HEIDENHAIN SW 68894x-02 - Manual (Page 96)

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Calibrating the tool touch probe
The "Calibrate the tool touch probe" function enables you to determine
the exact position values of the tool touch probe.
Insert an exactly measured tool or reference tool
Select Setting up
Select touch probe
Select tool touch probe
Pre-position the tool for the first direction of measurement
Set the positive or negative traverse direction
Press the soft key for this direction (e.g. –Z direction)
Press Cycle START. The tool moves in the direction
of measurement. The position of the touch probe is
measured and saved when the tool touch probe
releases a trigger signal. The tool returns to the
starting point.
Press the "Back" soft key to terminate the calibration
process. The calibration values measured are saved,
or
Pre-position the tool for the next measuring direction and repeat the
procedure (max. 4 measuring directions)
MEASURING THE TOUCH PROBE POSITION