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When measuring the straight, switch the laser off againProbe the inside of the cylinder as shown here.<br><br>
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When measuring a short straight like this, the cylinder fit error window will most like displayThis is normal as the straight is so short.<br><br>
* Measure along the first end of the cylinder shown in red pointsMeasure 3 points minimum. Do not take in a continuous stream of points, as the location of each point is much more critical.
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* Press the red button, then measure along the second part of the short straight as shown with the green cylinder.
 
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Revision as of 18:42, 19 May 2011

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How to Measure a Short End Straight with a Flange in VTube-LASER


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Difficult End Flanges

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End flanges can cause challenges when a bend is coming out of the flange. There is no first straight available where the tube comes out of the flange.

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Step 1 - End Scan

Start the TUBE measure feature in the MEASURE PROCESS menu, then switch the laser off for the end-scan use the ball probe to collect the end of the tube.

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Step 2 - Straight Measure

When measuring the straight, switch the laser off again. Probe the inside of the cylinder as shown here.

  • Measure along the first end of the cylinder shown in red points. Measure 3 points minimum. Do not take in a continuous stream of points, as the location of each point is much more critical.


  • Press the red button, then measure along the second part of the short straight as shown with the green cylinder.


  • Press the red button when finished with the second part of the straight.

Vtube-laser endflange ballprobe insidecylinderscan.jpg




Step 3 - Cylinder Fit Error

When measuring a short straight like this, the cylinder fit error window will most like display. This is normal as the straight is so short.

  • Decide if the fit numbers are acceptable. (View the screen too to ss i
  • Press the red button, then measure along the second part of the short straight as shown with the green cylinder.


  • Press the red button when finished with the second part of the straight.

Vtube-laser endflange ballprobe insidecylinderscan.jpg