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1 introduction, Overview, Selecting probe cycles – HEIDENHAIN TNC 426B (280 472) Touch Probe Cycles User Manual

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2 Touch Probe Cycles in the Manual and Electronic Handwheel Modes

2.1 Intr

oduction

2.1 Introduction

Overview

The following touch probe cycles are available in the manual mode:

Selecting probe cycles

U

U

U

U

Select the Manual Operation or Electronic Handwheel mode of
operation.

U

U

U

U

To choose the touch probe functions, press the

TOUCH PROBE soft key. The TNC displays additional
soft keys—see table at right.

U

U

U

U

To select the probe cycle: press the appropriate soft

key, for example PROBING ROT, and the TNC
displays the associated menu.

Function

Soft key

Calibrate the effective length

Calibrate the effective radius

Measure a basic rotation using a line

Datum setting in any axis

Set the datum at a corner

Set the datum at a circle center

Measure a basic rotation using two holes/cylindrical
studs

Set the datum using four holes/cylindrical studs

Set the circle center using three holes/cylindrical studs