HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-01) - Manual (Page 469)

HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 469
20.4 F
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20.4 Fundamentals of tool
measurement
Overview
In conjunction with the TNC's tool measurement cycles, the tool touch
probe enables you to measure tools automatically. The compensation
values for tool length and radius can be stored in the central tool file
TOOL.T and are accounted for at the end of the touch probe cycle. The
following types of tool measurement are provided:
 Tool measurement while the tool is at standstill
 Tool measurement while the tool is rotating
 Measurement of individual teeth
When running touch probe cycles, Cycle 8 MIRROR
IMAGE, Cycle 11 SCALING and Cycle 26 AXIS-SPECIFIC
SCALING must not be active.
HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the
probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used.
The TNC and the machine tool must be set up by the
machine tool builder for use of the TT touch probe.
Some cycles and functions may not be provided on your
machine tool. Refer to your machine manual.
The touch probe cycles are available only with the Touch
probe function software option (option number 17). If you
are using a HEIDENHAIN touch probe, this option is
available automatically.