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HEIDENHAIN has recently released its new TS 750 high-precision touch probe for in-process workpiece measurement in grinding machines and lathes. This extremely durable new probe offers the ability to state the reproducibility of its jobs at increased probing speeds. The low probing force inherent in the new TS 750 is an important benefit when working with soft or delicate workpieces.

The TS 750 operates with high-precision pressure sensors, with force analysis for generating the trigger pulse. The forces that arise during probing are processed electronically. This method delivers extremely homogeneous, 360° probing accuracy offering high probing speed of up to 1 m/min and does not require a minimum speed.

Due to the very low probing forces of approximately 1.5 N (axial) and 0.2 N (radial), the TS 750 can attain high probing accuracy (±1 µm) and repeatability with almost no effect on the measured object. Only on further deflection do the forces of the springs take effect until the machine stops.

Delivering reliable measurements after prolonged use, even after five million probing cycles, the TS 750 touch probe remains highly accurate: with a probing repeatability of down to 2 σ ≤ 0.25 µm at its high probing speed.

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