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Probing System

Overview: Renishaw Probing System

1. Purpose & Benefits

Renish1.aw probing systems—employed in both CNC machine tools and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)—offer automated, precise measurement for workpiece setup, tool calibration, and in-process inspection. This automation:

  • Maximizes machining accuracy and repeatability
  • Reduces scrap, downtime, and manual labor
  • Enables smart, “lights-out” manufacturing workflows

These systems gather essential data before, during, and after machining to enable enhanced process control and productivity gains.

Key Components & Technologies

a) Touch-Trigger Probes

  • Standard-accuracy touch probes: Use kinematic mechanisms for reliable 2D measurements.
  • High-accuracy probes: Employ strain-gauge sensors for superior accuracy and 3D measurement capability.

b) Scanning Probes (SPRINT™ Technology)

  • High-speed, high-density 3D scanning capabilities for detailed surface and feature measurement.

c) RENGAGE™ Technology

  • Integrates compact strain-gauge sensors with miniaturized electronics for submicron repeatability.

d) Tool Setting & Broken-Tool Detection

  • Non-contact systems like the NC4+ Blue use blue laser technology to accurately set or inspect tool geometries on-machine.

2. Integration & Software Ecosystem

  • CNC Controller Integration: Modern CNC controllers typically include built-in routines for probing cycles, simplifying integration.
  • Supporting Software: Renishaw offers macro solutions, PC-based tools, and smartphone apps for system setup, cycle optimization, diagnostics, and monitoring.
  • Automation & Data Platforms: Tools like “Renishaw Central” support smart manufacturing by collecting, analyzing, and leveraging probing data.

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