User's Manual TNC 360 (from 259 900-11) - heidenhain

2 Manual Operation and Setup
2.6 Measuring with the 3D Touch Probe System
Measuring workpiece dimensions
2-20
Select the SURFACE = DATUM probe function.
Move the probe to a starting position 1 near the first touch point.
SURFACE = DATUM
X + X – Y + Y – Z + Z –
or
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0 ENT
END
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Select the probing axis and direction.
Probe the workpiece.
Y
2
Z
Fig. 2.17: Measuring lengths with the 3D
touch probe
If you will need the current datum later, write down the value that appears in the DATUM display.
DATUM X =
Set the DATUM to 0.
Terminate the dialog.
Re-select the SURFACE = DATUM probe function.
Move the touch probe to a starting position 2 near the second touch point.
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1
X
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