Operation Manual

100 Machine mode of operation

3.5 Machine setup

Calibrating the tool touch probe

The "Calibrate the tool touch probe" function enables you to determine

the exact position values of the tool touch probe.

Insert an exactly measured tool or reference tool

Select Setting up

Select touch probe

Select tool touch probe

Pre-position the tool for the first direction of measurement

Set the positive or negative traverse direction

Press the soft key for this direction (e.g. –Z direction)

Press Cycle START. The tool moves in the direction

of measurement. The position of the touch probe is

measured and saved when the tool touch probe

releases a trigger signal. The tool returns to the

starting point.

Press the "Back" soft key to terminate the calibration

process. The calibration values measured are saved,

Pre-position the tool for the next measuring direction and repeat the

procedure (max. 4 measuring directions)

MEASURING THE TOUCH PROBE POSITION