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.
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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.

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:
Enter a tool name for reference.
Click the Zero button to automatically calibrate the tool length.
MASSO will calculate the tool height and automatically populate the Z Offset value.
Enter the tool diameter if required.
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.

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