How a Touch Probe for Machine Tools works
The 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)
Related posts:
- Machine Tool Line Touch Probes HP Series T25 – TL25 – T36
- Three-Dimensional Shape Inspection Software – 3DSI
- Touch Probes for 3D Measurements on Milling Machines, Sharpeners And Grinding Machines
- Touch Probes for Machine Tools
- Machine Tool Line T18 – TS30
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