Auto Feature dialog box - Cone
To measure a cone with a laser sensor:
Access the Auto Feature dialog box, and select Cone.
From the Inner/Outer box, select In or Out.
Do one of the following:
Click on the CAD to give the cone location and vector, and then manually enter any remaining information.
From the Graphic Display window,
use the Laser tab to move the machine to
the cone location. Next, from the Feature Properties
area, click the Read Point from Position
button (
). Manually enter any remaining information
such as the inner/outer value, diameter, length, and other parameters.
Manually enter the theoretical information for X, Y, Z, I, J, K, inner/outer value, diameter, length, depth, and other parameters.
Enter the necessary information in the Probe Toolbox tabs. Cycle through the Laser Scan, Laser Filtering, and Laser Clipping properties on the tabs to enter the information.
If desired, click the Test button to test the feature.
WARNING: When you do this, the machine moves. To avoid injury, stay clear of the machine. To avoid hardware damage, run the machine at a slower speed.
Click Create and then Close.
The location and direction vector of the feature define the center axis of the cone.
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