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1. G Function Description
1.2.18 G37: AUTOMATIC TOOL LENGTH
MEASUREMENT - I
Command form:
G37 Z_ [R_] [D_] [F_] [P_] ;
Z: Absolute command for end point of Z in program coordinates.
R: Measuring distance, incremental value from Z position. Value of
Pr4055 will be used if R is not defined.
D:Probe overtravel distance. Value of Pr4056 will be used if D is not
defined.
F: Measuring federate. Value of Pr4057 will be used if F is not defined.
P: Reference point P. Value of Pr4058 will be used if P is not defined.
This action of reference point return will not be executed if Pr4058 is
used and is not set 1~4.
Description:
Initial Point
Starting Point
Starting Point
Initial Point
Probe starting point
Probe starting point
Z position
Z position
Probe ending point
Starting point is lower than initial point
Probe ending point
Starting point is higher than initial point
3. Return to P reference point with G30. G30 will not be executed if
P is not defiend.
4. Rapid move Z to starting point.
5. Move Z to probe starting point with G31
6. Move Z to probe ending point with G31, and proceed with tool
length measurement.
7. Automatic tool length measurement complete, the tool length
shall be defined to corresponding tool automatically.
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