
B-63874EN-1/02 1.MANUAL MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS
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Measurement
Measurements are made as follows:
Meaning
Symbol in the
explanation
Feedrate in the first measurement cycle f1
Approach distance in the first measurement cycle α
Return distance in the first measurement cycle β
Overtravel distance at measurement γ
Feedrate in the second measurement cycle f2
Return distance after contact in the second
measurement cycle
ε
<1> Get the tool close to the touch sensor by moving it manually.
<2> Within the range (α + γ ) from the measurement start point, the
tool moves at a feedrate of f1 to perform the first measurement
cycle.
<3> Then, the tool returns through the distance β at the rapid traverse
rate. Within the range (β + γ) from the current position, the tool
moves at a specified feedrate of f2 to perform the second
measurement cycle.
<4> After the second measurement cycle, the tool returns through the
distance ε at the rapid traverse speed.
α
β
First measurement cycle
Second measurement cycle
Touch
sensor top
surface
γ
Touch sensor
Tool
length
α
Tool
Measurement
start point
D