Mill Tool Calibration Steps

For routers and milling machines, tool length can be calibrated manually or automatically using a tool setter or a touch plate.

 


INFORMATION: More information about touch probes and touch plate setup is available at the following link: CLICK HERE

 


 


Tool Calibration Procedure

 


Step 1 – Position the Tool Setter

Place the tool setter or touch plate at a predefined and repeatable position on the machine table.

 

 

 

 


Step 2 – Touch the Tool to the Setter

Go to the F3 – Jog screen.

 

Jog the tool into position above the tool setter and slowly lower it until the tool setter reads 0.00.

 

 

CAUTION: Once the tool is correctly positioned, the tool must not be moved until the next step is completed. 

 

 

 

 

 


Step 3 – Select the Tool

Go to the F4 – Tools screen.

 

Select the tool number you want to calibrate and press Enter to open the Edit Tool window.

 

 

 

 


Step 4 – Calibrate the Tool

In the Edit Tool window:

 

  1. Enter a tool name for reference.

  2. Click the Zero button to automatically calibrate the tool length.

  3. MASSO will calculate the tool height and automatically populate the Z Offset value.

  4. Enter the tool diameter if required.

  5. Click Save to store the tool data and complete the calibration.

 

 

 

 


Step 5 – Move the Tool Away

After calibration is complete, return to the F3 – Jog screen and move the tool away from the tool setter.