Configuring A Touch Probe (In The Milling Application Mode) - HEIDENHAIN ND 7000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Configuring a touch probe (in the Milling application mode)

7.3.5
The following information applies only to the Milling application mode.
You can use probing functions to set presets with a HEIDENHAIN KT 130 Edge
Finder. The stylus of the edge finder can be additionally fitted with a ruby ball tip.
In order to use the KT 130 edge finder, you need to configure the relevant
parameters. The parameters are taken into account by the probing functions.
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Tap Settings in the main menu
Tap Sensors
Tap Touch probe
Select the KT 130 model for edge detection in the Touch
probe drop-down list
Use the ON/OFF sliding switch to activate or deactivate the
Always use touch probe for probing option as needed
Enter the length difference of the edge finder into the Length
field
Confirm the entry with RET
Enter the stylus diameter of the edge finder into the
Diameter field
Confirm the entry with RET
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