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

Probing Lessons

Probing Safety
CNC Safety

- When inputting rough values take extra precautions to ensure correct values.
- When jogging to position do not use the .100 jog increment.
- Make sure that you choose the correct probing options when selecting.
- Be extra careful when probing large diameter face mills.
  - Depth of diameter probing.
  - Set up tool carousel to identify large tool.
- Always start out with a slow rapid until you get more use to using the probe.
  - Especially the work offset probe.