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Optical gauge, 6 t o ol measur ement – HEIDENHAIN SW 68894x-03 User Manual

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Machine mode of operation

3.6 T

o

ol measur

ement

Optical gauge

In the tool table, enter the tool you want to measure

Insert the tool and enter the T number in the TSF
dialog box

Activate Measure tool

Activate optical gauge

Position the tool at the cross hairs of the optical gauge by using the jog
keys or the handwheel

Save the tool dimension in Z

Save the tool dimension in X

For turning tools, enter the cutting edge radius and
load it into the tool table

FINDING THE TOOL DIMENSIONS BY USING AN OPTICAL GAUGE