Tormach PCNC 770 - Measuring Probe Tip Diameter; Tool Setter; Tool Setter Trigger Height

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Accessories
Aer calibraon, mark the spindle pulley with a marker or paint pen at a locaon that corresponds
to the angular posion of the probe cord. This allows the probe to be removed and replaced in the
exact spindle orientaon it was calibrated for — and eliminate error stackup.
8.9.3.2 Measuring Probe Tip Diameter
Use a micrometer to directly measure probe p diameter. Enter this data into tool table for Tool #99.
8.9.4 Tool Setter
The Electronic Tool Seer (ETS) can be interfaced to
the accessory port of either the PCNC 770 mill or the
PCNC 1100 mill (see Figure 8.25).
PN Description
31875 Tool Setter
This device can be used for two funcons:
• Precision work seng (Z-plane only)
• Precision tool seng
8.9.4.1 Tool Setter Trigger Height
The trigger height of the ETS is 80 mm (3.1496”). This is the default value in the ETS Height DRO on
the Probe/ETS Setup tab in PathPilot
®
(see Figure 8.23). If using a non-Tormach tool seer, consult
the manufacturer for trigger height and enter this value in the ETS Height DRO. If in G20 (imperial
units) enter the height in inches; if in G21 (metric units) enter the height in millimeters.
Using Tool Seer to Set Z Work Osets
Once trigger height of tool seer is established, it can
be used to assign dierent Z work osets as follows:
1. Click Osets tab, then Tool tab (see Figure 8.26).
2. Place tool seer on surface where work oset is
to be located (e.g., top of workpiece, top of vise,
or top of mill table).
3. Conrm desired work oset (i.e., G54, G55, G56)
is acve in the control.
4. Conrm that tool number T DRO corresponds to
tool currently in spindle.
5. Click Move & Set Work Oset (see Figure 8.26).
Figure 8.26
Figure 8.25