
B-63874EN-1/02 2.MEASUREMENT CYCLE
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2.6.4 Stylus Ball Center Offset Measurement-A
The offset between the center of the stylus ball and the center of the
spindle is measured.
NOTE
By using the spindle orientation function, the
machine tool builder needs to perform spindle
positioning at 0° or 180° based on a miscellaneous
function (M code).
When you select "STYLUS OFFSETS CALIBRATION-A (PROBE
X-AXIS)" on the calibration menu selection screen of the
measurement cycle, the screen below appears.
A measurement is made on the YZ plane.
Measurement motion screen
- APROCH CENTER PT. Y, Z
Enter the Y and Z coordinates of a measurement start point.
Usually, enter the coordinates of the center of the reference
workpiece.
Enter numeric values.
- HEIGHT OF MEAS. PT.
Enter the height of a measurement point in the X-axis direction.
Enter a numeric value.
The descriptions of the other input items are the same as for "Stylus
Ball Center Offset Measurement-A" of "CALIBRATION (PROBE Z-
AXIS DIRECTION)".