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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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SP25 Compact Scanning Probe System |
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The SP25 scanning system is
attached to the probe head through the use of an
autojoint. Supports both scanning and
touch-trigger operations through the use of the
TP20 stylus modules.
The scanning system can utilize a variety of
SM25 modules to extend the reach between 20 mm
(0.78 in) to 400 mm (15.75 in). The probe system
can be mounted on the PH10M/MQ motorized probe
head. For a complete description of the SP25
probe system,
click here. Requires the use of
the Renishaw UCC
scanning controller. |
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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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