Instructions: Use edge finder / touch plate for estlcam

This touch plate can be easily and precisely the exact position of the edges , of the origin and the alignment of the workpiece.

functionality

The touch panel is connected to an input of the controller. At the same time, the milling cutter, which is clamped in the spindle, is connected to GND.

The touch plate is placed on the corner of the workpiece. Now let the milling machine approach step by step. After each step, the CNC control automatically checks whether the control circuit has been closed and the milling cutter is thus at the edge of the touch plate. This is repeated from different angles. The position and orientation of the workpiece can be calculated using a three-point measurement and the height can be recorded using a fourth measurement.

configuration

First you need to check if your router is grounded. If it is not grounded, you can pull an extra cable and ground the cutter using an alligator clip or a magnet. The touch panel must also be connected to a control input. Due to the large number of possible controls, we have to refer you to your control provider.

In Estlcam you select in the control bar > Settings > CNC control and select the tab "Touch plate".

According to our Screenshot from Estlcam by Christian Knüll selects configured edge X: 10mm, edge Y: 10mm and thickness Z: 3mm:

Screenshot from Estlcam

use

When you have successfully configured the touch plate, move the milling cutter over the upper left corner of the touch plate placed on the workpiece and then select the touch point under CNC control (F2).