Course: PMT 250 Multi-Axis CNC Programming (Section 060)

Probing Lessons

Tool Length Probing Procedure (Continued)
Tool Length Probing Procedure (Continued)
Steps 5 - 8

Step 5

Set the rough gauge length that we measured on the bench (second step).

Step 6

Set the approximate diameter for all tools.

Step 7
- Set the distance that you want the end mill to be measured for the diameter. (.200)
- This the distance in the "Z" axis that the diameter of the tool will measured.

Step 8
- Enter the type of probing operation you want to use.

0 = No Probing

1 = Length Probing (rotating)

2 = Length Probing (non-rotating)

3 = Length and Diameter Probing (rotating)

- In our example:

Tool 1 = Length Non Rotating

Tool 2 = Length and Diameter (Rotating)

Tool 3 = Length Non Rotating

- If the Probe column is not Green you do not have all the information needed for the probing operation to be performed.