HEIDENHAIN IK 5000 Addendum - Manual (Page 12)

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.1 Oper
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Auto probe a plane
Plane measurement accuracy is increased by probing more than the
three required points. IK 5000 systems with CNC and touch probe
options can automatically probe multiple points by using the
Auto Probe Plane
feature in the Measure Plane Dialog.
To auto probe a plane:
 Click the Auto Probe... button in the Measure Plane dialog.The
Auto Probe Plane
dialog appears.
 Select the Grid or DISC tab
 Probe the required positions and enter the required parameters
 Click OK
Grid pattern auto probe
Grid dialog
Grid pattern
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Parameter Description
1 Corner position 1 The first corner position in the grid
2 Corner position 2 The second corner position in the
grid
3 Corner position 3 The third corner position in the grid
4 # Points on longer side The number of points on the longest
side of the grid
5 # Points on shorter
side The number of points on the
shortest side of the grid
Normal position A position above the plane for the
probe to retract to after probing a
point