Give machine tools added capabilities
Part Probes
Automated set-up (setting work-offsets)
In-process inspection
Some of the same capabilities of CMMs
Tool Setting Probes
Automated tool setting
Broken tool inspection
Transmits data to control when the probe is “triggered” via receiver and interface.
Optical (IR) Probes
Radio Probes
Wired Probes
DO NOT TOUCH THE PROBE STYLUS!!!
after replacing the batteries, during the self-check cycle.