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2023.1 HxGN NC Server with NC Gage

How To Measure a Pocket

Note

Note that the Learn then Measure box is active.

Instructions

1

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Position the probe next to the first point as shown in the diagram on the right, and then press Read Position button.

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2

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If you need to correct the position, press the Remove Last Position button to cancel the previously read location, then repeat the previous step.

3

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Position the probe next to the second point on the same side as shown in the diagram on the right, and then press Read Position button.

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4

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Position the probe next to the point on the opposite side as shown in the diagram on the right, and then press Read Position button.

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5

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Position the probe at a safe position and press the Execute button.

Start the monitor macro on the machine.

NC Gage uses the three points starting with the first point read in Step 1 and ending with the last point read on the opposite side in Step 4 to locate the pocket.

NC Gage then measures the three points in the same sequence and calculates the width of the pocket.

6

Review the measured values on screen and if necessary, adjust the nominal values.

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7

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Press OK to add the command to the measurement program.