Great job Stan, you might get better accuracy by putting an index mark on your mill spindle and on the probe body so that it goes into the collet the same orientation every time. Otherwise any collet runout will change how well the probe runs true to the spindle centerline each time you put it in. ATB, Robin
Nice gadget there, I just built myself one for my little CNC mill at work, just a quick kludge made from PCB material and screws I had laying around resulting in runout of about ten thousands of an inch. Making some parts on a lathe would give way better results but I'm satisfied with this quick and dirty solution.
Hi Stan, That's a nice integration with the DRO. For those on a lower budget, or those without a matching DRO, look into a 3D Taster. Yes, they really are called a 'taster', they originated in Germany and it means 'touch'. The Haimers are still quite expensive, but I have a Tschorn version (also German) that's much more affordable.
Thanks, I think. 4 years ago, a toolmaker friend gave me a home brew probe for my Newell. He made a couple dozen and sold them to the poverty stricken small shop owners to rave reviews. So it's bound to be first rate down to the rhodium plated contacts. Mine is still in the box un-messed with. No incentive otherwise. My indicol and edge finder all work just fine. You got metal curious. This was gonna be a lazy Sunday. Now I'm compelled to dig it out and hook it up, get it working. My lazy Sunday is shot and it's your fault
Not dumb at all, fragile or soft metals will mark or get "burnished" with a standard tip, sliding a carbide ball across aluminum will leave a visible line on your freshly finished surface.
Stan i posted a video on facebook in Darrell group of some issues i have with the probe.. would it be possible for you to watch it and let me know if i'm wrong in my assumptions???? thanks
Great job Stan, you might get better accuracy by putting an index mark on your mill spindle and on the probe body so that it goes into the collet the same orientation every time. Otherwise any collet runout will change how well the probe runs true to the spindle centerline each time you put it in.
ATB, Robin
I wasn't sure where this video or tool was going at first but man, what a cool device.
Nice gadget there, I just built myself one for my little CNC mill at work, just a quick kludge made from PCB material and screws I had laying around resulting in runout of about ten thousands of an inch.
Making some parts on a lathe would give way better results but I'm satisfied with this quick and dirty solution.
Very useful addition to the DRO.
That's gonna be a time saver Stan. Very nice new tool addition. -- Cheers, Gary
Hi Stan,
That's a nice integration with the DRO.
For those on a lower budget, or those without a matching DRO, look into a 3D Taster. Yes, they really are called a 'taster', they originated in Germany and it means 'touch'.
The Haimers are still quite expensive, but I have a Tschorn version (also German) that's much more affordable.
Oh Joy! Another electronic device...that exactly what I need!!!!Thanks for the demo!
I defiantly need one, great demo Stan!
Nice new tool for the shop.
That is a handy tool. I would guess it only works with a dro pro dro. Keep on keeping on.
Good video Stan,ready for the next one.
Good enough, he says. Well that is pretty damn good then considering this is a guy that works to tenths over a foot! :-)
Thanks, I think.
4 years ago, a toolmaker friend gave me a home brew probe for my Newell. He made a couple dozen and sold them to the poverty stricken small shop owners to rave reviews. So it's bound to be first rate down to the rhodium plated contacts. Mine is still in the box un-messed with. No incentive otherwise. My indicol and edge finder all work just fine.
You got metal curious. This was gonna be a lazy Sunday. Now I'm compelled to dig it out and hook it up, get it working. My lazy Sunday is shot and it's your fault
Ha ha .. Let me know how it goes :)
Can you advise which Federal indicator you are using? I really like how it seems to operate and the size. Thanks, Rick
Will that touch probe fit other DRO's or just DRO Pros ?
I wonder how many other manufacturers there are ?
What did you get at Baker's? Nice review.
795.00 with out purchase of DRO....ouch!
so, is there an Ave collaboration in our futures?
This may sound dumb Stan, but why the use of a ruby ball on the flex stem? Hardness? Temp stable?
Thank you for the accuracy demo. Cheers.
Not dumb at all, fragile or soft metals will mark or get "burnished" with a standard tip, sliding a carbide ball across aluminum will leave a visible line on your freshly finished surface.
I was curious about that too. Now I know.
stan interesting video.
Stan i posted a video on facebook in Darrell group of some issues i
have with the probe.. would it be possible for you to watch it and let
me know if i'm wrong in my assumptions???? thanks
Just a little late for Tom's competition... lol
Nice tool but kinda pricey, just like a Renishaw on a CMM.
Nice tool. Pricey?
Check the DRO Pro site:
www.dropros.com/DRO_PROS_Touch_Probe.htm
What does this cost?
795.00 without purchase of DRO....ouch
i'd never hear "beep"
Boy, if they could set that up wireless, how much fun could that be!! Nice tool.
Yeah, I have a homemade wired one and probably will make a wireless version in the future. Bluetooth or light activated to use with an ATC