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Probe System Configuration Summary
This page is designed to provide an overview of a
complete probe system. Additional information can be
obtained from the product links below, and in the left menu. The mechanical part of the probing
system is available in four different arrangements to suit
particular applications, CMM sizes and budgets. The styli or
measuring tips are common to all systems: |
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Probe Heads |
Touch & Scanning Probes
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Stylus Chart |
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Two Piece System |
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The
5-way mechanical switching probe is built into
the probe head. The compact design extends the
Z-capacity of the CMM. Probe extensions, such as
the M8 - PEL family can not be used. Standard
extensions between the probe head and styli can
be used. The lower
cost makes it attractive for small machines or
for simple parts on larger machines. |
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Fixed Head |
Manual Indexing Heads |
Motorized Indexing Heads |
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TP-ES,
TP1S/TP1SM |
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Three Piece System - M8 Thread Mount |
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The separate touch probe screws into the probe
head via a M8 thread. This style allows the use
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M8 - 13mm diameter probe extensions (PEL
family) between the probe and the head to reach
into deep parts, see example below. Touch probes
can be exchanged if damaged or worn.
The M8 thread mount is compatible with the
standard TP2 and TP6 touch probes. |
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Fixed Head |
Manual Indexing Heads |
Motorized Indexing Heads |
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PH1,
PH5,
PH6,
MP100 |
PH1(1),
MH8 |
PH10T |
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Note 1 -
PH1 provides non-repeatable indexing. |
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Three Piece System - TP20, Integral Kinematic
Mount |
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The separate touch module attaches to the probe
head via the integral kinematic stylus mount.
The use of this style allows changing of the
stylus module, either manually or in conjunction
with a stylus change rack, without the need to
re-qualify.
This style allows the use of
extended length modules to reach into deep
parts, see example at right. Stylus modules
mount to the probe head using a magnetic mount
and can break
away from the probe head which provides extended
crash protect. The modules can be exchanged if
damaged or worn. |
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Fixed Head |
Manual Indexing Heads |
Motorized Indexing Heads |
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MH20(1),
MH20i |
RTP20(2) |
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Note 1 -
MH20 provides non-repeatable indexing.
Note 2 - The RTP20 is powered by the
motors on the CMM. |
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Four Piece System - M8 Thread Mount, Stylus
Change Module |
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The touch probe is a two piece design with a
detachable stylus module. Facilitates the use of
several pre-qualified styli. Modules can be
changed manually or automatically using an
optional stylus module change rack with DCC
machines. Applies to TP-20 and TP-200 touch
probes.
This style allows the use of
M8 - 13mm diameter
probe extensions (PEL family) between the probe
and the head to reach into deep parts. |
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Fixed Head |
Manual Indexing Heads |
Motorized Indexing Heads |
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PH1,
PH6,
MP100 |
PH1(1),
MH8 |
PH10T |
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Note 1 -
PH1 provides non-repeatable indexing. |
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OPT6M Optical Trigger Probe |
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The OPT6M Optical trigger probe is designed to
provide non-contact inspection to your CMM.
The system is built around the Wolf & Beck laser
probe, which operates using the optical
triangulation principle. Designed to work with
materials that can easily be depressed by
physical contact. This probe provides repeatable
Z-Axis measurement and has edge-triggering
capability. Requires the use of
the Renishaw OPI 6 interface. |
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Fixed Head |
Manual Indexing Heads |
Motorized Indexing Heads |
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PH6M |
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PH10M |
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