Measuring the tool by scratching
Application
Not all machines are equipped with a tool touch probe for measuring a tool. The Tool measured touch probe function enables determining the tool dimensions by scratching a workpiece.
Related topics
- Touch probe functions in the Setup application
Touch probe functions in the Manual operating mode (#17 / #1-05-1)
- Measuring the tool automatically with cycles
Requirement
- Touch Probe Functions software option (#17 / #1-05-1)
- Tip
If you are using a HEIDENHAIN touch probe with EnDat interface, then the Touch Probe Functions software option (#17 / #1-05-1) is automatically enabled. Werkstück-Tastsystem kalibrieren_01 Werkstück-Tastsystem kalibrieren_01
Description of function
You do not use a 3D touch probe for scratching, but the tool to be measured. In the scratching process, approach the tool carefully to a workpiece surface until you can see a thin chip being removed. The handwheel allows obtaining a higher accuracy.
In the X or Y probing directions, the tool radius can be determined. When selecting probing direction Z, the tool length is measured.
Buttons in the Measure the tool function
The control offers the following options for writing the measured radius or length values into the tool table:
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Write basic values | The control transfers the values into columns R or L. The control resets existing delta values in columns DR or DL. |
Write delta values | The control enters the delta values in columns DR or DL. |
Tool measurement by scratching
The dimensions of an end mill can be determined by using the Tool measured function as follows: | ||
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