5 using the 3-d touch probe, Overview, Selecting probe cycles – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-06) User Manual
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14.5 Using the 3-D T
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14.5 Using the 3-D Touch Probe
Overview
The following touch probe cycles are available in the Manual Operation
mode:
Selecting probe cycles
U
To select the Manual Operation or El. Handwheel mode of operation
U
Select the touch probe functions by pressing the
TOUCH PROBE soft key. The TNC displays additional
soft keys: see table above.
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
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Calibrating the effective length
Calibrating the effective radius
Measuring a basic rotation using a line
Setting the datum in any axis
Setting a corner as datum
Setting a circle center as datum
Setting a center line as datum
Measuring a basic rotation using two
holes/cylindrical studs
Setting the datum using four
holes/cylindrical studs
Setting a circle center using three
holes/cylindrical studs