The control’s full range of functions is available only if the Z tool axis is used.
Restricted use of the tool axes X and Y is possible when prepared and configured by the machine manufacturer.

The touch probe functions allow you to set presets on the workpiece, measure the workpiece, and determine and compensate for workpiece misalignment.
Whenever the control runs a touch probe cycle, the 3D touch probe approaches the workpiece parallel to the axis. This is also true during an active basic rotation or with a tilted working plane. The machine manufacturer will determine the probing feed rate in a machine parameter.
Before you start working with touch probe cycles!
- When the probe stylus contacts the workpiece,
- the 3D touch probe transmits a signal to the control: the coordinates of the probed position are stored,
- the touch probe stops moving, and
- returns to its starting position at rapid traverse.
If the stylus is not deflected within a defined distance, the control displays an error message (distance: DIST from touch probe table).