HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-02) - Manual (Page 309)

Datum setting with 3-D touch probe (Touch Probe Functions
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Measuring workpieces with a 3-D touch probe
You can also use the touch probe in the
Manual Operation and El.
Handwheel operating modes to make simple measurements on
the workpiece. With a 3-D touch probe you can determine:
Position coordinates, and from them,
Dimensions on the workpiece
Finding the coordinates of a position on an aligned workpiece
Select the probing function: Press the PROBING
POS soft key
Move the touch probe to a position near the touch
point
Select the probe direction and axis of the
coordinate. Use the corresponding soft keys for
selection
Start the probing procedure: Press the machine
START button
The TNC shows the coordinates of the touch point as reference
point.