This probing cycle is available from both inside and outside probing cycle pages. Shown as on MASSO G3 / MASSO Touch and on G2

The Red dot indicates the position of the probe at the start of the probing cycle and the Yellow line which represents the side object being probed.

It is used to locate the center of an object such as a hole or a pocket.

When entering new values or changing between inside and outside remember to press the Save button to make the new values or selection active.

The probing will occur at the speed entered in the Probing Feedrate box 

Probing the center of an object is an automatic 4 probe cycle process and after each touching the side the probe will rapid back to the stating position of the next probing before starting the next probe.

Enter the Probe diameter into the Probe Diameter box 

X & Y offsets can be used to compensate for errors or offset the probe from the Spindle because it is in a position different from the spindle. 

The X & Y Position boxes are used to define the working coordinate at the completion of the probing cycle. 

The probing cycle can be stopped by pressing the same or a different probing cycle button.

As of Software version 5.0 and above the user can select which Work offset the probe result will be applied to by selecting a appropriate work offset button before starting the probing cycle. Please be aware that only the selected work offset will be updated.

INFORMATION: You can only probe the inside of a part to find center. You cannot probe the outside of a part to find center.

Center Probing Cycle

• The probe will move in the -X direction at the specified Probing feed rate until it touches the part.
• The probe will return to its start position at rapid speed.
• The probe will move in the +X direction at the specified Probing feed rate until it touches the part.
• The probe will move to the X position in the Center of these two readings.
• The probe will move in the -Y direction at the specified Probing feed rate until it touches the part.
• The probe will return to its start position at rapid speed.
• The probe will move in the +Y direction at the specified Probing feed rate until it touches the part.
• The probe will move to the Y position in the Center of these two readings.
• The DRO will be updated with the values shown in the X & Y Position boxes

INFORMATION: If you select the wrong probing cycle by mistake, Press Feed hold or ESC on the keyboard. This will bring probing to a halt and you can select the correct one.

CAUTION: It is advisable to quickly test your touch probe before starting a probing cycle to ensure it is working properly. This is done by triggering the Probe and observing the indication at the top of the screen. When triggered the indication will change green This is done by touching the probe tip in case of a 3D touch probe or by tapping the plate against the tool in case of a probing plate.