Determine a part’s precise shape, position, and size—these Renishaw probes give you comprehensive 3D measurements by continuously gathering data as they move across your part. This means that unlike touch-trigger probes, they can follow the shape of complex features, such as angles and curves. And because they collect more data points than touch-trigger probes, they’re better for engine cylinder bores, dies, and other components that require high accuracy to fit into other parts. These probes are more accurate than other automated measurement systems that use light or cameras instead of touch.

To inspect different features, you can swap them out for a different probe without having to recalibrate. They mount magnetically to a base that threads into your coordinate measuring machine (CMM), making mid-inspection changes quick. They’re also known as modules.

All probes require a stylus, a stylus holder, and a base. Choose a probe based on how long your stylus needs to be. These probes are highly sensitive to length, so you should make sure that the combined length of your holder and stylus falls within the probe’s effective working length range. If you want to use the same probe with multiple styli, you can use multiple holders. However, you can’t mix and match probes with different stylus holders.

Probe and base kits give you a basic setup that’s suitable for most measuring applications.

Non-linear scanning probes work with angled styli and star styli, which probe in multiple directions.

Bases house the system that sends a signal to record a measurement. They attach to quick-connect CMM probe heads.

Touch-trigger probe adapters let you use a scanning probe base with a touch-trigger probe. Touch-trigger probes are more efficient than scanning probes for measuring the location of and distance between holes and other features.

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Take 3D measurements even in the harsh machining conditions of a CNC lathe. IP rated and built with a strengthened glass window, these probes seal out coolant and resist scratches from flying metal chips. Integrate them into your lathe’s control system to catch errors while your part is still on the machine—saving time and cutting down on material waste. Since they physically touch a part one point at a time, they accurately check distances, diameters, and angles. They can also be used to position a workpiece, locate holes and grooves, and check for scratches, dents, or other imperfections. However, they don’t work well on more complex features, like how round or flat a part is.

All probes require a probe styli. You’ll also need a receiver and an interface (sold separately) to communicate with your CNC lathe. Receivers send your probe’s data to interfaces, which need to be wired to your lathe’s control panel.

Infrared probes send data to a receiver up to 5 meters away, but because they use light, they need a clear view. These probes are typically found in small lathes with chuck sizes around 8” and medium lathes with chuck sizes around 15”. They can also be used on a 5-axis CNC with a table size under 1,500 mm.

Radio probes send data to a receiver up to 15 meters away. They block out interference from other radio devices, so you can use multiple radio probes in one machine shop. They’re used in small, medium, and large lathes with a chuck size up to 24". They can also be used on a 5-axis CNC with a table size under 3,500 mm.

Receiver mounting brackets (sold separately) make it easy to attach a receiver or receiver/interface to your lathe.

Conduit assemblies (sold separately) protect wiring from coolant and metal chips.

Use a shank (sold separately) to attach a probe to the spindle on your CNC lathe.

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