The 3D Caliper command automatically compensates for the radius of the probe.
Part
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You should always try to touch the surface with the probe pointing towards the
surface you want to measure.
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Avoid the following positions.
You may set the 3D Caliper compensation to either manual setting, Towards the base face or
Away from the base face.
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Manual compensation allows you to touch the surface in any position.
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AWAY FROM BASE compensates when the surface faces away from the base
face.
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TOWARD BASE compensates when the surface faces the base face.
Base Face
Part
Part
Away
Towards
Away
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Chapter 2: Basic Measurements (Gage Mode)
Basic Training Workbook
Version 1.5 - August 2007
Part
Base Face
Base Face
Base Face