{"id":5098,"date":"2024-04-25T13:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/?p=5098"},"modified":"2024-04-26T19:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T17:59:42","slug":"3d-finder-probe-touch-probes-sensors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/2024\/04\/25\/3d-finder-probe-messtaster-tasten-sensoren\/","title":{"rendered":"3D finder: Simple zero point determination and measurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"3-d-finder-3-d-messtaster-fur-nullpunktbestimmung-und-vermessung\">3D finder: Simple zero point determination and measurement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>3D finder<\/strong>, also known as <strong>3D touch probe<\/strong>, is a tool that is used specifically for zero point determination and measurement on CNC machines. This article first explains how to calibrate the 3D finder on a CNC machine with <a href=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/cncgraf-8-cnc-control-software-range-of-functions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8\" target=\"_self\">cncGraF<\/a> and then describes how it can be used efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Symbolleiste_3D_Taster_gross.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: 3D button status bar\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Symbolleiste_3D_Taster_gross.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Symbolleiste_3D_Taster_gross-600x51.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Symbolleiste_3D_Taster_gross-300x26.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Overview<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-was-benotige-ich-um-den-3-d-finder-optimal-nutzen-zu-konnen\">1. what do I need to be able to use the 3D Finder optimally?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#zusatzliche-ausrustung-werkzeuglangensensor\">Additional equipment: Tool length sensor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-montage-und-vorbereitung-des-3-d-messtasters\">2. assembly and preparation of the 3D measuring probe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-kalibrierung-des-3-d-messtaster-mit-cnc-gra-f\">3. calibration of the 3D measuring probe with cncGraF<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#werkzeuglangensensor-kalibrieren\">Calibrate tool length sensor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-d-messtaster-kalibrieren\">Calibrate 3D measuring probe<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#uberprufung-der-messergebnisse\">Checking the measurement results<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-verwendung-des-3-d-messtasters-in-der-cnc-gra-f-software\">4. use of the 3D touch probe in the cncGraF software<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-messergebnisse-fur-nullpunktbestimmung-verwenden\">5. use measurement results for zero point determination<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-zusammenfassung\">6. summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"1-was-benotige-ich-um-den-3-d-finder-optimal-nutzen-zu-konnen\">1. what do I need to be able to use the 3D Finder optimally?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use a 3D finder, you first need the device itself, of course. There is a wide range of 3D finders on the market, with prices varying from cheap to expensive. Personally, I use an inexpensive 3D measuring probe from China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-1004x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Inexpensive 3D touch probe from China\" class=\"wp-image-5537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-1004x1024.jpeg 1004w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-scaled-600x612.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-294x300.jpeg 294w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-768x783.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-1506x1536.jpeg 1506w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-2009x2048.jpeg 2009w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch2-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Packaging of the 3D measuring probe from China\" class=\"wp-image-5536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-scaled-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"zusatzliche-ausrustung-werkzeuglangensensor\">Additional equipment: Tool length sensor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Toollengthsensor.jpg\" alt=\"Tool length sensor for zero point determination\" class=\"wp-image-5485 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Toollengthsensor.jpg 385w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Toollengthsensor-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Toollengthsensor-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Toollengthsensor-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnc-controller.eu\/shop\/werkzeuglngentaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tool length sensor<\/a> is required. This sensor is permanently mounted at one point on the machine. <br>It is essential for the automatic determination of the Z zero point. <br>In combination with the 3D finder, the tool length sensor enables fully automated determination of the Z zero point.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"2-montage-und-vorbereitung-des-3-d-messtasters\">2. assembly and preparation of the 3D measuring probe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 3D finder must be mounted next to the milling cutter on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnc-controller.eu\/shop\/befestigung-schiene-fr-taster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fixing rail<\/a>. By lowering the 3D Finder onto this rail - whether manually or automatically - the device is ready for use. It is essential that the 3D finder is always lowered lower than the longest milling cutter and is always set to the same position.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-631x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5534 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-631x1024.jpeg 631w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-scaled-600x973.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-185x300.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-768x1246.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-947x1536.jpeg 947w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-1263x2048.jpeg 1263w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/montage-scaled.jpeg 1578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"3-kalibrierung-des-3-d-messtaster-mit-cnc-gra-f\">3. calibration of the 3D measuring probe with cncGraF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"werkzeuglangensensor-kalibrieren\">Calibrate tool length sensor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Firstly, the tool length sensor must be calibrated in <a href=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/cncgraf-8-cnc-control-software-range-of-functions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8\" target=\"_self\">cncGraF<\/a>. Calibration is easy with the wizard in the menu \u201e<strong>Move -&gt; Tool length sensor -&gt; Calibrate<\/strong>\u201c. Simply follow the instructions step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrieren.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Calibrate tool length sensor with the wizard\" class=\"wp-image-5651\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrieren.jpg 724w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrieren-600x419.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrieren-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrieren-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-1775\" style=\"width: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/info.png\" alt=\"\"> <strong>Note:<\/strong> If your tool length sensor is already calibrated, this step can be skipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"3-d-messtaster-kalibrieren\">Calibrate 3D measuring probe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3D measuring probe is also conveniently calibrated with an assistant. To do this, a small pocket is milled from aluminium or another material with the dimensions 12x12mm and a depth of 5mm using a 3mm end mill. The edges of the milled pocket are then scanned with the 3D finder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrierung.jpg\" alt=\"Wizard for calibrating the 3D Finder\" class=\"wp-image-5512\" style=\"width:611px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrierung.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrierung-600x330.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrierung-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrierung-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalibrierung-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-background-color has-background\" id=\"uberprufung-der-messergebnisse\">Checking the measurement results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The measurement results can be viewed under \u201eMachine parameters -&gt; Sensors\u201c in the cncGraF control software. <br><br>As the screenshot below shows, the deviations at the tip of the probe are almost 1 mm in both X+\/X- and Y+\/Y-. This illustrates that it is almost impossible to mount the 3D probe in such a way that it does not show any deviations. <br><br>The length of the probe and its mounting contribute to the fact that even minimal inaccuracies in the mounting \u201eadd up\u201c at the tip of the probe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results-600x252.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-results.jpg 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of this method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method makes it possible to identify deviations along the X (for movements in X+ and X-) and Y axes (for movements in Y+ and Y-). These deviations are then automatically corrected during edge detection and calculations, resulting in a significant improvement in measurement accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"4-verwendung-des-3-d-messtasters-in-der-cnc-gra-f-software\">4. use of the 3D touch probe in the cncGraF software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3D touch probe is operated in the cncGraF software via integrated dialogues. The following functions are implemented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determination of the outer corners including Z-height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining the inner corners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determination of the outer centre of the circle including Z-height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining the centre of the circle inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining the centre of a rectangle outside including Z-height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining the centre of a rectangle inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface measurement in the X, Y and Z axes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scanning the outer corner and the side: Based on the values determined, the drawing is positioned so that it corresponds to the alignment of the material on the machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Screenshots of the various dialogues can be found in the gallery below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"367\" data-id=\"5693\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Determination of the outer corners including Z-height with 3D-Finder\" class=\"wp-image-5693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen.jpg 684w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-600x322.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"357\" data-id=\"5692\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-innen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Determination of inner corners with 3D finder\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-innen.jpg 616w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-innen-600x348.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-innen-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-innen-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"288\" data-id=\"5691\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-innen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Determination of the circle centre inside with 3D measuring probe\" class=\"wp-image-5691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-innen.jpg 556w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-innen-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-innen-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"326\" data-id=\"5690\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-aussen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Determination of the circle centre outside including Z-height with 3D-Finder\" class=\"wp-image-5690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-aussen.jpg 541w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-aussen-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kreismittelpunkt-aussen-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"5689\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-aussen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Determining the centre of a rectangle outside including Z-height with 3D finder\" class=\"wp-image-5689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-aussen.jpg 526w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-aussen-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-aussen-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"309\" data-id=\"5688\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-innen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Determining the centre of an internal rectangle with 3D touch probe\" class=\"wp-image-5688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-innen.jpg 616w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-innen-600x301.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-innen-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mitte-rechteck-innen-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"324\" data-id=\"5687\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/oberflaeche-xyz.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Surface measurement in the X, Y and Z axes with 3D probe\" class=\"wp-image-5687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/oberflaeche-xyz.jpg 571w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/oberflaeche-xyz-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/oberflaeche-xyz-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"5686\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-drehen.jpg\" alt=\"cncGraF: Scanning the outer corner and the side: Based on the values determined, the drawing is positioned so that it corresponds to the alignment of the material on the machine.\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-drehen.jpg 892w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-drehen-600x317.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-drehen-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-drehen-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ecke-aussen-drehen-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-1775\" style=\"width: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/info.png\" alt=\"\"> <strong>Tip: Checking the 3D Finder before touching it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Before the scanning process is started, you can check the functionality of the 3D finder. <br><br>In each dialogue window for these functions, the status of the input is shown by a green round dot. If you press the 3D finder with your finger, the status should change (the green dot goes out or lights up).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-status.jpg\" alt=\"Check the status of the 3D Finder before use\" class=\"wp-image-5625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-status.jpg 690w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-status-600x72.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-status-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-status-18x2.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"5-messergebnisse-fur-nullpunktbestimmung-verwenden\">5. use measurement results for zero point determination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The measurement results can be used to determine the zero point either automatically or manually. For manual zero point determination, the dialogue window \u201e Set zero point <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"31\" class=\"wp-image-5634\" style=\"width: 28px\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nuulpunkt-setzen.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u201c must be called up after the successful measurement. In this dialogue, the option \u201e<strong>Last scan position<\/strong>\u201c is active and already preselected in the \u201eCoordinates\u201c option selection group for existing measurement results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic zero point determination can be activated. The corresponding option can be found in the window frame of every dialogue relating to measuring with the 3D measuring probe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen.jpg\" alt=\"Calling up the options for automatic zero point determination via 3D measuring probe\" class=\"wp-image-5631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen.jpg 690w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-600x71.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-18x2.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-dialog.jpg\" alt=\"3D probe settings in cncGraF\" class=\"wp-image-5661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-dialog.jpg 526w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-dialog-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3d-touch-optionen-dialog-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\" id=\"6-zusammenfassung\">6. summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that this guide has provided you with helpful information on using the 3D touch probe and the cncGraF software for zero point determination and measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yours sincerely, Your BOENIGK-electronics Team<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 3D finder, also known as a 3D touch probe, is a tool that is used specifically for zero point determination and measurement on CNC machines. This article first explains how the 3D touch probe is calibrated on a CNC machine and then describes how it can be used efficiently.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5372,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,37],"tags":[38,41,39,40,42],"class_list":["post-5098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein","category-3d-taster","tag-3d-finder","tag-3d-messtaster","tag-nullpunktbestimmung","tag-vermessung","tag-werkzeuglaengensensor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5098\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}