Datum setting with 3-d touch probe, Workpiece setup 1.6 – HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (77185x-01) User Manual
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Workpiece setup
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TNC 320 | User's Manual
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Datum setting with 3-D touch probe
Insert 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 all
available functions in the soft-key row
Set the datum at a workpiece corner, for example
Position the touch probe near the first touch point
on the first workpiece edge
Select the probing direction via soft key
Press NC start Press NC start: The touch probe
moves in the defined direction until it contacts the
workpiece and then automatically returns to its
starting point
Use the axis-direction keys to pre-position the
touch probe to a position near the second touch
point on the first workpiece edge
Press NC start Press NC start: The touch probe
moves in the defined direction until it contacts the
workpiece and then automatically returns to its
starting point
Use the axis-direction keys to pre-position the
touch probe to a position near the first touch point
on the second workpiece edge
Select the probing direction via soft key
Press NC start Press NC start: The touch probe
moves in the defined direction until it contacts the
workpiece and then automatically returns to its
starting point
Use the axis-direction keys to pre-position the
touch probe to a position near the second touch
point on the second workpiece edge
Press NC start 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 shows the coordinates of the
measured corner point
To set to 0: Press the
SET DATUM soft key
Press the
END soft key to close the menu
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