Gentlemen-
I originally posted in the old forum, because I wasn't aware of this newer, shiny-er forum. The original link is here. I'm reposting in this forum as people may not check the old one.
The basic upshot of the post is thus: I am using a 2x20mm tip on a TP20 to find the datum sphere, and then not using that tip for anything else. The CMM exists out in the shop, runs many programs, etc., so the tips that are out there do exhibit wear over time. By using a "virgin" tip and probe, I'm minimizing the error in finding the datum sphere. I was just curious if anyone else is using this method.
SC
Relevant stats:
CMM: B&S ONE
PC-DMIS 3.7 MR3
Probe Head: MH8
TP20 probe system
Probe Rack: MCR20
Extension(s): 50mm carbon fiber (PECF1)
Datum ball: straight fixed, 0,0,1
OS: MS Windows XP Pro Version 5.1.2600 SP2 Build 2600
Total Physical Memory: 512.50 MB
Graphics: Mobo integrated
I originally posted in the old forum, because I wasn't aware of this newer, shiny-er forum. The original link is here. I'm reposting in this forum as people may not check the old one.
The basic upshot of the post is thus: I am using a 2x20mm tip on a TP20 to find the datum sphere, and then not using that tip for anything else. The CMM exists out in the shop, runs many programs, etc., so the tips that are out there do exhibit wear over time. By using a "virgin" tip and probe, I'm minimizing the error in finding the datum sphere. I was just curious if anyone else is using this method.
SC
Relevant stats:
CMM: B&S ONE
PC-DMIS 3.7 MR3
Probe Head: MH8
TP20 probe system
Probe Rack: MCR20
Extension(s): 50mm carbon fiber (PECF1)
Datum ball: straight fixed, 0,0,1
OS: MS Windows XP Pro Version 5.1.2600 SP2 Build 2600
Total Physical Memory: 512.50 MB
Graphics: Mobo integrated
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