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News Release from: Marposs | Subject: 'Twin Probe System'
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 November 2007
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One optical receiver is able to manage tool setting and up to four optical transmission part inspection spindle probes in the same machine tool.
Marposs successfully launched its OP32 in 2006 - claimed by the company to be the smallest optical transmission probe on the market, combined with the Pico Laser for use on micro-milling machines and small work stations Now, Marposs has introduced its 'Twin Probe System', which consists of the OTS30 and E83WA
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Marposs OTS30 optical transmission tool setting probe eliminates connecting cables for touch probes in milling machine and machining centre working areas.
One optical receiver is able to manage the OTS30 tool setting and E83WA optical transmission part inspection spindle probes in the same machine.
The system can manage up to a maximum of four probes, said Marposs.
The 'Twin Probe System' facilitates the speedy measurement of tool length, diameter and breakage detection together with part set-up and inspection in one easily installed package, said Marposs.
The Marposs OTS30 is a very robust, high precision probe, which caters for a wider range of applications than wired probes.
In a report to manufacturingtalk, Marposs said that the OTS30 is much better on machine tools with rotary tables or twin pallet, because wired tool setting probes are restricted by the connecting cable.
* Measuring large work pieces - in addition to its excellent repeatability and sturdy design, the Marposs said the E83WA has a large transmission envelope.
It enables the operator to use long spindle axis strokes in order to measure large parts, while maintaining good communications with the optical receiver.
There is no false triggering due to machine vibration and with its external protection of steel and tempered glass, the E83WA is ideal for use in environments with a high concentration of chips and coolant.
Marposs probing cycles easily manage the 'Twin Application' as it switches automatically between OTS30 and E83WA according to the task in hand.
This is one of the most fundamental tasks, given that working and measurement speed are among the most important features of machine tools, said Marposs.
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