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Section 3.1: Tool Measurement
Do not run the probe cycle for any tool sticking out more than 1.5 inches from the end of the extended tool holder with a V2-10. On any machine, do not use the probe cycle for any tool with a diameter greater than ¼ inch. Doing so will cause a crash and may result in damage to your machine and/or a broken tool.
Ensure that the machine is connected, powered on, and has been homed. The TOOL OFFSETS table is found under the SETUP tab on the Kinetic Control user interface.
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When ready, press the green button on the front of the machine to initialize the probe sequence. The machine will automatically reposition and measure the tool length using the tool probe button .
After the probe cycle has finished, the tool length offset will be updated in the tool table.
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Pictures of the tool probe cycle are shown below.
The first move in the cycle is to move as far back in the Z axis as possible which prevents collisions.
The tool probe button is located on the side of the B table housing.
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The tool on the side of the B-table housing.
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The probing will begin with Z retracting to a safe distance, X moving to align with the probe, and then Y will raise to align the probe. After that, Z will advance until it triggers the tool probe button. It will then retract a short distance, and then approach at a lower speed until the button triggers again. |
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Finally, the machine will return to the position it was in when the the cycle was started. |
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After the probe cycle has finished, the tool length offset will be updated in the tool table.
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If the tool that is measured is designated “T1” in the TOOL OFFSETS table, then this tool will be used anytime the G code calls upon T1. The G code matches the tool measured in the software’s user interface. |
Section 4: Measuring Tool Length Offsets by Hand
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