User's Manual
MH3D
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction ................................................................1-1
Foreword .........................................................................................1-3
Warranty .........................................................................................1-4
Software Warranty ..........................................................................1-4
Warranty Service.............................................................................1-5
General Safety .................................................................................1-6
Description ......................................................................................1-7
Dimensions ....................................................................................1-11
Specifications ................................................................................1-12
CHAPTER 2 - Construction ...............................................................2-1
Base .................................................................................................2-3
Work Table .....................................................................................2-4
Y-Rails ............................................................................................2-5
Bridge ..............................................................................................2-6
ZX Carriage ....................................................................................2-7
Z Rail ..............................................................................................2-8
Air Control and Filter ......................................................................2-9
Air System .....................................................................................2-10
Air Bearings ..................................................................................2-11
Measuring System ......................................................................... 2-12
Reference Offsets ..........................................................................2-13
Probes............................................................................................2-14
TESASTAR Probe ........................................................................2-14
TESASTAR_I Probe.....................................................................2-14
Electronic System ..........................................................................2-15
Controller ......................................................................................2-16
MH3D Rear Connections ..............................................................2-17
MH3D Control Box.......................................................................2-17
Cables............................................................................................2-18
CHAPTER 3 - Operation ...................................................................3-1
Operator Safety ...............................................................................3-3
Using a Desk Mouse........................................................................3-6
Using a ZMouse ..............................................................................3-7
Starting & Stopping ........................................................................3-8
Moving the Axes ...........................................................................3-10
Homing the Machine ..................................................................... 3-11
The Inspection Process ..................................................................3-12
Probe Installation...........................................................................3-13
Measuring With a Ball Probe ........................................................3-14