METROL - Touch Probe

The touch probe is a contact sensor for in-line measurement (in a flow-through system) that can be mounted on a machine tool or robot for quick measurement of the workpiece origin before machining or the workpiece dimensions after machining. The touch probe automates the manual processes of workpiece centering, reference surface indexing, and dimensional measurement of the workpiece after machining with a repeatability of 1μm. The system eliminates the need for trained operators to perform certain tasks, reduces set-up time, prevents processing defects, and improves cycle time.