HEIDENHAIN IK 5294 - Manual (Page 83)

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Quick Start
Demonstration
Measuring part skew and datum
A detailed description of measuring the part skew and datum is provided by Chapter 5: Measuring.
Skew
The part skew must be measured to eliminate errors resulting from part misalignment.
Datum
A part datum point must be established as a reference for subsequent measurements. In this example,
it will be constructed at the intersection of the skew line
and the vertical line measured
along the left edge of the part.
Measure the left vertical edge
line.
Click the Skew Line toolbar button... measure the skew line... Click OK to complete the
measurement
Click the Measure Line toolbar button... measure the line... Click OK to complete the
measurement
Measuring Part Skew and Datum
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