HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 (340 56x-03) - Manual (Page 54)

54 First Steps with the TNC 620
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p Datum setting with 3-D touch probe (software
option: Touch probe function)
U 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
U Select the probing functions: The TNC displays the
available functions in the soft-key row
U Set the datum at a workpiece corner, for example
U Position the touch probe near the first touch point on
the first workpiece edge
U Select the probing direction via soft key
U Press NC start: The touch probe moves in the defined
direction until it contacts the workpiece and then
automatically returns to its starting point
U Use the axis-direction keys to pre-position the touch
probe to a position near the second touch point on the
first workpiece edge
U Press NC start: The touch probe moves in the defined
direction until it contacts the workpiece and then
automatically returns to its starting point
U Use the axis-direction keys to pre-position the touch
probe to a position near the first touch point on the
second workpiece edge
U Select the probing direction via soft key
U Press NC start: The touch probe moves in the defined
direction until it contacts the workpiece and then
automatically returns to its starting point
U Use the axis-direction keys to pre-position the touch
probe to a position near the second touch point on the
second workpiece edge
U Press NC start: The touch probe moves in the defined
direction until it contacts the workpiece and then
automatically returns to its starting point
U Then the TNC shows the coordinates of the measured
corner point
U Set to 0: Press the SET DATUM soft key
U Press the END soft key to close the menu
Further information on this topic
„ Datum setting: See "Datum Setting with 3-D Touch Probe
(Touch Probe Function Software Option)" on page 417