HEIDENHAIN TNC 360 ISO Programming - Manual (Page 57)

TNC 360 2-20
2 Manual Operation and Setup
Fig. 2.17: Measuring lengths with the 3D
touch probe
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2.6 Measuring with the 3D Touch Probe System
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Measuring workpiece dimensions
Select the SURFACE = DATUM probe function.
Move the probe to a starting position near the first touch point 1 .
SURFACE = DATUM
X + X – Y + Y – Z + Z –
Use the arrow keys to select the probing direction.
Probe the workpiece.
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 near the second touch point 2 .
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