HEIDENHAIN IK 5293 - Manual (Page 175)

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Chapter 5
Advanced Measuring & Output
Datum Magic
Datum magic is an automated tool designed to help the user create a datum. A
series of dialog boxes guides the user to create the primary plane, secondary
alignment, and tertiary alignment. Using datum magic is the fastest and easiest
way to establish a datum on most parts.
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Datum magic requires the use of a primary plane. Primary cones Datum magic requires the use of a primary plane. Primary cones Datum magic requires the use of a primary plane. Primary cones Datum magic requires the use of a primary plane. Primary cones Datum magic requires the use of a primary plane. Primary cones
and cylinders are not allowed with datum magic.
and cylinders are not allowed with datum magic. and cylinders are not allowed with datum magic. and cylinders are not allowed with datum magic. and cylinders are not allowed with datum magic.
To create a datum using datum magic
Step 1
Click the datum magic button on the datum toolbar.
Step 2
Measure three points on the plane as shown.
Step 3
Click OK in the dialog box.