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SWISS PRECISION
OR COSTLY COLLISION?
SOPHISTICATED SIMULATION FOR
COMPLETE CONFIDENCE ON EVERY JOB
www.mastercamswiss.com
Mastercam Swiss provides a safe, virtual environment for the
full simulation of every moving part of your machine. You'll get
critical collision detection and complete toolpath prove-out.
And when you bring Swiss capabilities into your shop, you'll also
bring Mastercam's unparalleled support and service.
NOW RELEASED
Touch Probe for Machine Tools Uses Pressure Sensing
The touch probe is designed to provide the accuracy and repeat-
ability to eliminate the challenge of machined part verification.
Employing a pressure sensor, Heidenhain's TS 740 touch probe
simultaneously maintains unusually high accuracy. The touch
probe has an accuracy of < ±1 micron with a repeatability of
2s¯ = 0.25 micron at a probing velocity of 0.25 m/min.
The trigger pulse on the touch probe is obtained through force
analysis. The forces acting during probing are processed electroni-
cally. This method provides consistent
probe accuracy of more than 360
degrees.
With the TS 740, the deflection of the
stylus is then measured by several pres-
sure sensors that are arranged between
the contact plate and the probe housing.
When probing a workpiece, the stylus
is deflected so that a force acts on the
sensors. The signals generated are pro-
cessed, and the trigger signal is produced.
The relatively low probing forces provide
high probe accuracy and repeatability,
while offering precise trigger characteris-
tics in all directions.
This touch probe is designed for demanding measuring tasks
on machine tools. The signals are transmitted via infrared, which is
also especially useful on machines with automatic toolchangers.
:: Heidenhain Corp., 800-219-0858
heidenhain.us