1.) Approaching radially (x,y axis, view 3:1 & view 3:2 )

  • Clamp chuck with sensor in spindle or erosion head (horizontally or vertically).
  • Check resting position of dial gauge (vertically to 0).
  • Turn spindle so that the dial gauge is facing the opertor.
  • Slowly approach (vertically to surface) workpiece with sensing ball.
  • As soon as the sensing ball has touched the workpiece, the spindle axis is 2mm/0.079 inches in front of the workpiece edge (when using the long sensor insert: 4mm/0.517 inches).
  • When the dial gauge shows 0 (both indicators) the spindle axis can now be nulled without further calculation. Should the 0-point be overrun, set back and approach again.

2.) Approaching axially (z axis)

Height measurements can be executed in the axial direction. There is no difference here between short and long sensor insert.

  • Approach the first surface until the dial gauge is at 0 (as radial, views 4.1 and 4.2)
  • Zero machine axis.
  • Approach 2nd workpiece surface until dial gauge is at 0.
  • Display on the machine (z-axis) shows height difference (view 4.3)

3.) Measuring lengths

With the Universal 3D-Sensor, workpieces can be measured in the machine. For example: For controlling finished products.

  • Approaching the first workpiece surface as under no. 2.
  • Zero machine axis
  • Approach 2nd workpiece surface.
  • Display on the machine shows distance in direction of axis.

4.) Centering and measuring drillings and shafts (x, y, axis, View 6)

  • Drive route A-B (possibly in area of center) and halve.
  • Drive route C-D, vertically to A-B, and halve; 1. center coordinate.
  • Drive route E-F, parallel to A-B, and halve; 2nd center coordinate.

Drilling or shaft has now been centered and measured at the same time.



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