Dimensional Measurement & Inspection Probes
Touch Probe automates workpiece alignment and measurement.
Press Release Summary:
Model TS 640 3-D Trigger Probe features integrated blasting unit consisting of 3 nozzles at bottom of touch probe. Nozzles use blast of air or coolant to remove coarse contaminants from area being probed. Infrared LEDs and receiver modules for signal transmission are evenly arranged around circumference of probe, ensuring transmission in all directions of working plane. With 7 m area of transmission, unit is suited for use on large machines.Original Press Release:
New TS 640 3-D Touch Probe - For Aligning and Measuring Workpieces
SCHAUMBURG, IL - (October 2003) - The 3-D touch trigger probes from HEIDENHAIN are used to carry out repeated setup and inspection procedures easily, exactly and quickly HEIDENHAIN is proud to present a new addition to this product group - the TS 640 Trigger Probe.
The most interesting new feature on the TS 640 probe is the integrated blasting unit consisting of three nozzles at the bottom of the touch probe. The nozzles use a blast of air or coolant to remove coarse contaminants from the area being probed. This saves time and enables unattended automated measuring cycles.
HEIDENHAIN was also able to improve the transmission of the infrared signal. Now the infrared LEDs and receiver modules for signal transmission are evenly arranged around the circumference of the TS 640. This ensures transmission in all directions of the working plane as well as a reliable signal reception without requiring an oriented spindle stop.
In addition, the signal can also be transmitted by reflection, permitting you to take advantage of the receiver's generous mounting tolerances. The TS 640's area of transmission was also greatly enlarged. It was increased from 3 m to 7 m, making the touch probe suitable for use on larger machines without requiring additional receiver units within the machine envelope.
3-D touch probes are ideal for quick and exact workpiece alignment as well as for automated workpiece measurement on the machine. Most CNC controls - especially the TNC controls from HEIDENHAIN - offer numerous measuring cycles to automatically measure and determine common geometries such as bore holes, rectangular pockets, circular pockets, slots, studs, bolt hole circles and planes.
For more information on the TS 640, contact HEIDENHAIN at (847) 490-1191 or HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, 333 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173. HEIDENHAIN can also be accessed directly via the web site at www.heidenhain.com or e-mail at info@heidenhain.com.
HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a leading international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our product line includes linear scales, rotary and angular encoders, digital readouts, digital length gages, CNC controls and machine inspection equipment.
