Machine tool probes and software news

SupaTouch – an optimisation routine within Renishaw’s industry standard Inspection Plus macro software – intelligently optimises on machine probing cycles, leading to a cycle time reduction of up to 60% on CNC machine tools. During 2018 Renishaw will introduce a new version of Inspection Plus, with updated SupaTouch technology, at IMTS, USA; AMB, Germany and JIMTOF, Japan. New usability enhancements that have been added to the optimisation routine give users full control of probing cycle feedrat

Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, will introduce the RMP400 machine tool probe at IMTS, USA and AMB, Germany, prior to its official launch at JIMTOF 2018 in Japan. Designed for small 5-axis machine tools, this ultra-compact strain gauge probe provides a reliable and precise touch-trigger solution for part setting, feature measurement and machine performance checking.

R&D Manco is a Phoenix, Arizona, machining subcontractor serving prime contractors in the aerospace industry. The parts it machines include certified, highly engineered components of aircraft fuel and control systems.

The use of mobile technology – smartphones and tablets – and their associated apps has become firmly established as part of everyday recreational life. Recognising how they can also assist in a multitude of working environments, Renishaw has developed a range of smartphone apps for users of their machine tool probing hardware.

Renishaw, a market-leading engineering technologies company, will introduce its extended range of on machine probing apps at MACH 2018, (9th–13rd April, stand H19-430).