Further reading

Technology related modules

• [1.49 MB] (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.

• [471 kB] (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.

• [823 kB] (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.

• [2.34 MB] (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.

• [360 kB] (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.

• [555 kB] (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.

• [692 kB] (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.

• [0.94 MB] (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.