ACU-RITE VUE READOUTS - Manual (Page 32)

18 I
I – 3 Milling Specific Oper
ations
Datum Setting with a Tool
Using a tool to set datum points can still use the VUE probing
functions.
The following probing soft key functions are available:
„ Workpiece edge as datum: EDGE soft key
„ Centerline between two workpiece edges: CENTER LINE soft key.
„ Center of a hole, or cylinder: CIRCLE CENTER soft key.
In all probing functions, VUE takes into account the current tool’s
entered tip diameter.
To abort the probing function while it is active, press the C key.
Example: Probe workpiece edge, and set edge as datum
8 Preparation: Set the active tool to the tool that will be used to set
the datum.
„ Datum axis: X =0
„ Tool diameter D = 0.25”
8 Press DATUM hard key.
8 Press the DOWN arrow key until the X axis field is highlighted.
8 Press PROBE soft key.
8 Press EDGE soft key.
8 Touch workpiece edge.
8 Press the TEACH soft key to store the current absolute value while
the tool is in contact with the workpiece edge. The location for the
touched edge will take into account the diameter of the tool in use
(T:1, 2...), and the last direction the tool was moved prior to pressing
the TEACH soft key.
8 Retract the tool from the workpiece, enter 0”, and then press
ENTER.