
B-63874EN-1/02 2.MEASUREMENT CYCLE
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2.3 TOOL MEASUREMENT (TOOL Z-AXIS DIRECTION)
2.3.1 Milling Tool Measurement
When the milling tool is oriented in the Z-axis direction, its figures in
the tool length direction and tool radius direction are measured.
Measurement motion screen
When you select "MILLING TOOL MEASUREMENT (TOOL Z-
AXIS)" on the tool measurement menu selection screen of the
measurement cycle, the following screen appears:
- MEASUREMENT METH.
Specify an axis direction for measurement.
Select a desired axis direction from the following soft keys:
- MEASUREMENT COND.
Specify a measurement condition group number to be referenced at
the time of measurement.
Enter a numeric value.
- CLEARANCE
Enter the distance from the touch sensor position to the measurement
start point.
Enter a numeric value.
- MOVING MEAS. SPEED
Enter a feedrate for measurement.
Enter a numeric value.