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2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:51 pm
by CADdy
Hi all,
why is the zero point of the Z-axis measured twice during "Auto Zero Initialize"? I don't understand the reason why. Please be so kind and explain it to me.

Best Regards
Peter

Re: 2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:45 am
by ger21
The second probe should be done at a much slower feedrate, for better accuracy. While technically this shouldn't be required, in practice it does.
I usually set the First Probe feedrate for 5-10ipm, and the Second Probe Feedrate to 1-2ipm. I set the retract distance to 0.05", so it only takes a few seconds for the second probe.

Feel free to email me directly, if you have any 2017 Screenset questions.

Re: 2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:52 am
by CADdy
Hi Gerry,

thank you for answer. I already understood this procedure. What I mean is zero-probing on two different places.

Best Regards
Peter

BTW, 2017 is the very best screenset I've ever used :-)

Re: 2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:34 pm
by ger21
The first location actually set Z = 0. The second location is a permanent, fixed plate. The location of the plate relative to Z= 0 is stored. (Next to the AZ Initialize button).
When there's a call for a tool change, UCCNC will stop and wait for you to change the tool. After the tool is changed, UCCNC will move to the fixed plate, probe to it, and use the plate location to set Z=0 for the new tool.
So, you run the Auto Zero Initialize for the first tool, and all subsequent tools are zeroed automatically.

Re: 2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:14 pm
by andrewbishop66
Gerry just wondering if the
ger21 wrote:The location of the plate relative to Z= 0 is stored. (Next to the AZ Initialize button).
could this value be typed in as I'm now thinking of using my haimer for work hight but would still like to use my tool touch of block

Thanks Andrew

Re: 2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:17 pm
by ger21
If you edit the screen and change the field type. It's read only normally.

Re: 2017 - Auto Zero Initialize

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:43 am
by CADdy
Hi Gerry,

I have not yet made a tool change with M6. After the change I always approached the new Z-zero by hand. I'm testing this now with M6. Thanks for your explanations.

Best Regards
Peter