HEIDENHAIN TNC 407 (280 580) User Manual - Manual (Page 285)

TNC 425/TNC 415 B/TNC 407 9-18
9 3D Touch Probes
Fig. 9.17: Measuring lengths with the 3D
touch probe system
9.3 Measuring the Workpiece with a 3D Touch Probe
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Measuring workpiece dimensions
Select the probe function with the soft key PROBING POS.
Move the touch probe to a starting position near the first touch point ➀ .
X + X – Y + Y – Z + Z –
Select the probe direction with the cursor keys.
Probe the workpiece.
If you will need the current datum later, write down
the value that appears in the DATUM display.
DATUM
Set the DATUM to 0.
Terminate the dialog.
Re-select the probe function with the soft key PROBING POS.
Move the touch probe to a starting position near the second touch point ➁.