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Technical articles about machine tool products, systems and probing techniques.

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  • (TE512) Unique 'tool recognition system' detects broken tools with ease (TE512) Unique 'tool recognition system' detects broken tools with ease

    Technology paper introducing the laser based TRS2, a unique tool recognition system capable of fast and reliable broken tool detection.

    [963kB]
  • (TE511) Renishaw's non-contact laser tool setting technology (TE511) Renishaw's non-contact laser tool setting technology

    Technology paper outlining Renishaw innovations in non-contact laser tool setting technology which has led to the introduction of a new generation of highly reliable, accurate and flexible tool measurement systems.

    [692kB]
  • (TE500) Tool setting and broken tool detection (TE500) Tool setting and broken tool detection

    Technology paper summarising the benefits of tool setting and broken tool detection operations, introducing available tool setting technologies and outlining the considerations to be made when selecting the most appropriate tool setting product for an individual application.

    [555kB]
  • (TE421) Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission (TE421) Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission

    Technology paper introducing Renishaw’s frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission technology for workpiece inspection probes.

    [360kB]
  • (TE415) Probe calibration (TE415) Probe calibration

    Upon first use and at regular intervals thereafter, it is necessary to establish the characteristics of a probe installation. This technology paper provides an overview of the sequence and importance of correctly calibrating a workpiece inspection probe.

    [2.3MB]
  • (TE413) Optimising measurement cycle time (TE413) Optimising measurement cycle time

    The fundamental requirement of a machine tool probing cycle is achieving effective and reliable metrology in an acceptable time which can only be achieved when the factors that affect it are understood. This technology paper introduces these factors and their effects on cycle time.

    [823kB]
  • (TE412) One-touch versus two-touch probing strategies (TE412) One-touch versus two-touch probing strategies

    Technology paper comparing one-touch and two-touch probing strategies, with particular reference to scan time and measurement uncertainty.

    [471kB]
  • (TE411) Innovations in touch trigger probe sensor technology (TE411) Innovations in touch trigger probe sensor technology

    Technology paper examining the performance characteristics of two key touch-trigger probe technologies - kinematic resistive and strain gauge - and highlighting how development of these sensors continues to benefit manufacturers.

    [1.5MB]

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