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Calibrating the effective length
HEIDENHAIN only gives warranty for the function of the
probing cycles if HEIDENHAIN touch probes are used.
The effective length of the touch probe is always
referenced to the tool reference point. The tool reference
point is often on the spindle nose (and face of the
spindle). The machine manufacturer may also place the
tool reference point at a different point.
Set the preset in the spindle axis such that the following applies
to the machine table: Z = 0
Select the calibrating function for the touch probe
length: Press the TS calibration of tool length
soft key
The control displays the current calibration data.
Datum for length?: Enter the height of the ring
gauge in the menu window
Move the touch probe to a position just above the
ring gauge
To change the traverse direction (if necessary),
press a soft key or an arrow key
Probe surface: Press NC Start key
Check results
Press the OK soft key for the values to take effect
Press the CANCEL soft key to terminate the
calibrating function.
The control logs the calibration process in the
TCHPRMAN.html file.
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Setup | Calibrating 3-D touch probes (option 17)