Process (internal cycle)

Starting position before the cycle is called: The touch probe must be positioned either manually or in automatic mode as centrally as possible and at a short clearance above the first sphere. It stands vertically, i.e. the touch probe rotation stands at 0.

The internal cycle process can be described as follows:

1. If there is a deviation, the spindle position is turned automatically to its initial position.
2. The touch probe first runs a measurement in the Z direction and a total of four lateral measurements, after which it returns to the starting position.
3. The spindle position is turned through 180°.
4. The touch probe again runs a measurement in the Z direction and a total of four lateral measurements, after which it returns to the starting position.
5. The spindle is turned back to its initial position and the touch probe approaches the calculated centre point on the XY plane.
6. If a measurement repetition was specified in @P88 to enhance accuracy, points 2 to 6 are repeated, whereby the lateral measurements take place at the calculated height of the equator.
7. If @P86 was defined, an additional measurement is executed in the Z direction before the touch probe returns again to the starting position.