Will this probe be accurate enough for setting the zero point?
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Z-axis touch plate probe. Experiences?
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Re: Z-axis touch plate probe. Experiences?
That should be adequate.
- Randall Newcomb
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Re: Z-axis touch plate probe. Experiences?
I use a similar probe and it works great with Mach3. There are routines on the web for the algorithm. I modified the routine to print the amount of Z-height change. Back to back Z-height calibrations will typically be less than 0.001" on my machine.
If your spindle is grounded, then you don't need to use the red clip. Or at least I don't have to use the clip.
Steve
If your spindle is grounded, then you don't need to use the red clip. Or at least I don't have to use the clip.
Steve
Re: Z-axis touch plate probe. Experiences?
Interesting...no indication of the height accuracy: "Size: approx. 3.5 x 2cm/ 1.38 x 0.79inch (D x H) "
Maybe I'm just used to real accuracy in height sensors.
Ken
Maybe I'm just used to real accuracy in height sensors.
Ken
Re: Z-axis touch plate probe. Experiences?
The height accuracy is not an issue after it is calibrated for your machine. It becomes a constant that gets subtracted during the calibration routine.
Steve
Steve