D touch probes – HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (340 55x-03) User Manual
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1.5 Accessories: HEIDENHAIN 3-D
Touch Probes and Electronic
Handwheels
3-D touch probes
With the various HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probe systems you can:
Automatically align workpieces
Quickly and precisely set datums
Measure the workpiece during program run
Measure and inspect tools
TS 220, TS 440 and TS 640 touch trigger probes
These touch probes are particularly effective for automatic workpiece
alignment, datum setting and workpiece measurement. The TS 220
transmits the triggering signals to the TNC via cable and may be a
more economical alternative.
The TS 440, TS 444, TS 640 and TS 740 (see figures at right) feature
infrared transmission of the triggering signal to the TNC. This makes
them highly convenient for use on machines with automatic tool
changers.
Principle of operation: HEIDENHAIN triggering touch probes feature a
wear resisting optical switch that generates an electrical signal as
soon as the stylus is deflected. This signal is transmitted to the TNC,
which stores the current position of the stylus as an actual value.
All of the touch probe functions are described in a
separate manual. Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you
require a copy of this User’s Manual. ID 661 873-10.