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2023.1 HxGN NC Server with NC Gage

How To Set an Offset Using a Midpoint

Instructions

1

Select the work offset to set.

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2

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From the Shape area, select the type of midpoint to measure. The options are WEB, Pocket, and Step.

From the Axis area, select the X, Y, or Z axis you want to measure.

Note that the icon does not change when you select a different axis. The approach you take when you measure must be appropriate to the selected axis.

3 Measuring a Web

3.1

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Position the probe next to the first point and press the Read Position button.

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3.2

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Position the probe next to the second point and press Read Position button.

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3.3

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Position the probe to a safe point and press the Read Position button.

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4 Measuring a Pocket

4.1

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Position the probe next to the first point and press the Read Position button.

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4.2

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Position the probe next to the second point and press Read Position button.

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5 Measuring a Step

5.1

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Position the probe next to the first point and press the Read Position button.

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5.2

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Position the probe next to the second point and press the Read Position button.

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5.3

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Position the probe further away from the second point and press the Read Position button.

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6

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Position the probe for automatic measurement and press the Execute button.

Start the monitor macro on the machine.

NC Gage performs the appropriate action:

  • For a Web measurement, NC Gage measures the first and then the second point of the Web while moving to the safe height location and then calculates the midpoint.

  • For a Pocket measurement, NC Gage measures the first and then the second point of the Pocket and then calculates the midpoint.

  • For a Step measurement, NC Gage measures the first and then the second point of the Step and calculates the midpoint. Note that if the selected axis is Z, NC Gage measures three points to determine the midpoint.

7

Review the measured values on the screen and set the desired target values for the offset.

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8

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Press OK to set the selected work offset.

Additional Notes

Ensure the NC does not show the Work Offset screen.

On some controls, NC Gage cannot write offsets if the screen is open.