Current Help System: PC-DMIS Fixturing (View Core Help)

### Gripper Calibration

To calibrate the gripper, access the Calibrate Columns tab on the Fixturing Setup dialog box.

Fixturing Setup dialog box - Calibrate Columns tab

Follow this procedure to calibrate your grippers:

1. Select the probe file from the Probe list in the Probe Information area.

2. Click the Calibrate button. The machine first loads the correct tip, then moves to the gripper mount position.

3. The calibration process begins with a prompt for you to load the gripper. Mount the gripper on the machine. Click OK to proceed.

4. The calibration process continues with a prompt for you to load the column on the gripper. Manually load the column onto the gripper. Click OK to proceed.

5. The machine moves again back to the gripper mount position.

6. The calibration process continues with a prompt for you to unmount the gripper. Manually unmount the gripper and click OK to proceed.

7. The probe changes to the selected measure tip and PC-DMIS asks you to take a single hit on the column sphere. Take a single hit on the column sphere.

8. PC-DMIS will automatically measure the sphere in DCC mode and gripper calibration will be complete.