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Datum setting with a 3-d touch probe, 6 w o rk piece set u p – HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-01) User Manual

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Datum setting with a 3-D touch probe

Insert the 3-D touch probe: In the MDI mode, run a TOOL CALL block
containing the tool axis and then return to the Manual Operation
mode

Select the probing functions: The TNC displays the

available functions in the soft-key row

Select the function for setting the datum, e.g. Probe

Position

Position the touch probe near the first touch point on

the first workpiece edge

Select the probing direction via soft key, e.g. +X

Press NC start: The touch probe moves in the defined

direction until it contacts the workpiece and then
automatically returns to its starting point

Then the TNC displays the coordinates of the

measured position

Set to 0: Press the SET DATUM soft key

Press the END soft key to close the menu

Repeat this procedure for all axes, in which you want to set the
datum

Further information on this topic

Datum setting: See "Datum setting with a 3-D touch probe" on page
303