How a Touch Probe for Machine Tools works
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008The system utilizes the machine to move the probe along a programmed path. Once the stylus makes contact with the part/tool a signal is generated and is transmitted to the machine’s CNC. This is done by means of a transmission system (wireless or hardwired). The CNC is then able to store the relevant axes positions and elaborate the part geometry by means of dedicated probing software.
A typical probing application lay-out is sketched here below:

Links to products:
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: 3D SHAPE INSPECTOR (3DSI)
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: A90
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: E32R
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: E32S
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: E86N
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: E88
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: MIDA SET™
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: MIDA TOOL EYE™
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: OP32
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: OPTICAL TRANSMISSION FOR LATHES (E83L)
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: OPTICAL TRANSMISSION FOR MACHINING CENTRES (E83MC)
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: TOUCH PROBES FOR TOOL SETTING (T18 - TS30)
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: TOUCH PROBES HP SERIES (T25 - TL25 - T36)
- MACHINE TOOL LINE: TOUCH PROBES TT SERIES (TT25 - TT25H - TT60)
High performance touch probes for CNC lathes, machining centers and grinding machines.
The E32R interface converts the signal generated by the touch probe into a form which can be used by the machine tool CNC.On the front panel of the unit are located the terminal boxes for the I/O connections and some LED’s to indicate the following:
The TS30 Tool setter is a compact application for tool setting on machining centers table with integrated interface.
The need to monitor production processes arises when there is a requirement for increasingly reliable, automated machinery and production cycles in order to satisfy the continual demands of the market to lower costs.
High performance MIDA touch probes for tool setting on CNC machining centers and milling machines. Reduced scrap, shorter cycle and set-up times and improved product quality are just some of the benefits to be gained.













