HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-01) - Manual (Page 308)

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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 and angles 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.