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

Probing Lessons

Tool Length Probing Procedure
Tool Length Probing Procedure
Steps 1 - 4

Step 1

Set up all your tools in CAT40 tool holders.
For this example we will be setting up 3 tools.

- Tool 1 = 1/8" engraving tool
- Tool 2 = 3/8" end mill
- Tool 3 = chamfer mill

Step 2

Get rough measurement for all the tools gauge length.
Tolerance is plus or minus 1/8".
For this example
- Tool 1 = 3.125
- Tool 2 = 4.250
- Tool 3 = 4.125

Step 3
- Activate the Tool Length Offset Page.
- Clear out all the tool length offset numbers. Press the origin button then arrow down to clear all tool lengths.
- When progressing through the following steps just keep pressing the right arrow button to get to the next column.

Step 4
- Press the right arrow button to get to the number of flutes and set number of flutes and type of cutting tool.
- There are 6 options to choose for cutting tools.