M-Series Operator’s Manual 4/9/15
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Measuring Tool Heights
The following is a brief description of the method used to measure tool height values (offsets). You will need to insert
a reference tool into the quill before beginning. For more information also see chapter 5.
PRESS ACTION COMMENTS
F1 - Setup From the main screen enter the Setup.
F2 - Tool Enter tool screen.
F1 - Offset Lib. Enter the tool offsets screen.
JOG ARROWS You need to jog your reference tool down so it touches the top of
some surface.
F1 - Z Ref Set your Z reference position. This is the value that appears on
the DRO when the reference tool touches the top of the surface.
TOOL CHECK Move the quill up to the Z home position. Insert the first
tool to measure.
ARROWS Select height offset which holds the height of the first tool.
JOG ARROWS Jog the tool down until it touches the same surface as did the
reference tool.
F2 - Manual Record the height of the first tool.
Now repeat the last four steps above (from TOOL CHECK to F2
- Manual) for each additional tool to measure.
F10 - Save Store modifications to offset library of your tools.
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