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2 Basic Measuring Methods
No. 99MAF029B
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Basic Measuring Methods
Using the following workpiece as an example, the height, width, inner diameter, outer diameter, and
plane displacement measuring methods will be explained. Before measuring, prepare by setting the
origin, etc.
Tips
For details about preparing measurements, "1.4 Preparing Measurements" (page 10)
2.1
Measuring the Height
There are 2 types of height measurement: One where the probe is brought into contact with the top
surface of the workpiece, and one where the probe is brought into contact with the bottom surface of
the workpiece. As an example, the procedure for measuring top surface height A (85 mm) and bottom
surface height B (115 mm), shown below, using the surface plate as the ABS origin is explained.
a1
A (85 mm)
a1
B (115 mm)
Bottom surface measurement
ABS origin ABS origin
Top surface measurement
Tips
For details about ABS origin, "1.4.1 Origin Setup" (page 10)
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Press and hold to change to the ABS origin setting.
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[ABS] will be displayed on the LCD screen.