HEIDENHAIN TNC 370 User Manual page 262

9 3D Touch Probes
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9.2 Touch Probe Cycles in the MANUAL and ELECTRONIC HANDWHEEL
Operating Modes
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The TNC must be specially prepared
by the ma&km Tooi buildw for
the use of e 3D touch probe.
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After you press the NC start key, the touch probe begins executing the
selected probe function. The machine tool builder sets the feed rate F at
which the probe approaches the workpiece (MP 6120). When the 3D
touch probe contacts the workpiece, it
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transmits a signal to the TNC:
The coordinates of the probed position are stored
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stops moving
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returns to its starting position in rapid traverse.
If the stylus in not deflected within the distance defined in MP6130, the
TNC displays an error message.
To select the touch probe functions
Fig. 9.4: Feed
rates during probing
Select the touch probe functions.
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Compensating workpiece misalignment
Datum setting in any axis
Setting a corner as datum
Setting the datum at a circle center
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Calibrating the effective length
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Calibrating the effective radius
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