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2023.1 HxGN NC Server with NC Gage

How To Set an Offset Using a Plane

NOTE:

This function is only available on machines equipped with a Trunnion table.

Instructions

1

Select the work offset to set.

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From the Measure Method area, select measurement method.

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Position the probe at the first point of the grid and press the Read Position button.

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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.

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Position the probe at the second point of the grid and press the Read Position button.

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Position the probe on the first point of the imaginary circle.

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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.

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Position the probe on the second point of the imaginary circle.

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Position probe for automatic measurement and press the Execute button.

Start the monitor macro on the machine.

NC Gage starts at the first point and measures the plane in a square shape with two rows and two points per row by default.

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

Start the monitor macro on the machine.

NC Gage measures the plane in a circular shape with five points on the circle.

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

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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.