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Software – installation and routines
Introduction
Before installing the NC software, read the
guidelines contained in the Readme file on the
software floppy disk or CD.
Software routines
Software routines for tool setting using various
machine controllers are available from
Renishaw plc.
They are described in the data sheet
“Probe
software for machine tools”
, Renishaw part
number H-2000-2289 (see
www.renishaw.com
).
Example programs for high-speed broken tool
detection of solid tools are available for a wide
range of machine controller types. Please refer to
the Renishaw website at
www.renishaw.com
and
then search for “NC3 software”.
Recommended feedrates
It is recommended that a feedrate of 2 µm-per-
rev. is used for a minimum of three measuring
moves.
A span of 5 µm (0.197 µin) over three
measurements is achievable.