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Tormach electronic digitizing probe (PN30668)
Tormach offers an electronic Digitizing Probe (PN 30668), which enables faster setup of jobs on the machine. The probe is used to set the work offset values corresponding to the position of the work on the table or in the vise. It has a standard TTS ( ") shank and is best used in the " R8 collet (PN 30146). The standard probe tip is 0.1575" in diameter (4 mm). The probe cable has a male 5 pin DIN connector. This connector will join to the auxiliary socket provided on the PCNC 1100 operators control panel. The Tormach Digitizing Probe also comes with a sturdy storage case.
Datasheet - application & scope
Tormach offers a touch-trigger Digitizing Probe (PN 30668) that mounts in a machine spindle for fast and accurate electronic measurement of parts and fixtures.
The probe features a robust detachable ruby tipped stylus and will connect directly to the PCNC 1100 auxiliary socket. The probe enables accurate measurement of parts and helps you set up jobs quickly.
Is capable of generating a point cloud for reverse engineering and repair applications;
Works with Tormach machine control software to automate many probing operations; and
Is compatible with standard Tormach Tooling System geometry, allowing setup consistent with TTS tool changes.
By mounting the probe in a machine spindle and connecting it to the control computer with the proper software the machine can be used for measuring instead of cutting.
The measurements can be used to set work offsets; measure features; or to generate a 3D "point cloud" describing a complex surface.
The Tormach machine control software has interactive screens to automate standard probing operations such as finding the center of a bore, finding a plane surface, or finding the corner of a vise jaw or workpiece.
The probe interfaces directly with the Tormach PCNC 1100. It can be used with many other machines provided the electrical interface
The stylus with the ruby tipped sphere is very accurate and wear resistant, but not inexpensive. We offer a less expensive steel stylus training kit with a breakaway section called the Practice Probe
Tip (PN 30695) that is helpful when learning how to operate the probe. The Probe Wrench Set (PN 30673) is necessary to swap probes.
1.6" diameter x 7.0" length (40 mm x 178 mm)
120" (3 m) overall, first 40" (1 m) are shielded
Probe Weight: 1.4 lbs. (0.6 kg)
Note: Measurement accuracy will not be better than machine accuracy. Expect about 0.001" in the PCNC 1100.DATASHEET
DigiTizingProbe PartNumber: 30668
Nominal: 0.155" (3.96 mm) See Parameters Table provided with each probe for measured value. Tolerance: (+/-) 0.00012" (0.003 mm)
Deviation of sensing ball from spherical
Return position of swing arm repeatability
Position tolerance of sensing ball
Trigger force (Nominal at stylus tip)
XY 0.7-1.4 oz (20-40 g); +Z 7.7 oz (200 g)
Probe is compatible with the Renishaw M4 Stylus family
Electrical Protection Classification
Tormach Tooling System (TTS) 3/4" shank
See Parameters Table for specific probe. Nomi-nal XY 15
