DeskCNC has automated routines to measure and record tool lengths when the probe is used as a tool setter. The photos above show the 3D scanning of a plastic leopard into an.STL file and a wooden workpiece that was machined from the scan. Below is another DeskCNC scanned item.
As of this date the DeskCNC, TP-100 touch trigger probe is released. This device is a mechanical contact probe capable of scanning a contoured surface at rates of 20,000 points or more per hour. It is integrated with the DeskCNC controller and software program. Routines, within the DeskCNC software, permit jog selection of scanning zones and then fully automated raster collection of surface data, resulting in the creation of a machinable,.STL file. Probe tip radius compensation and waterline probing are also included.
The probe has a precision ruby tip for reduced wear and increased accuracy. The shank is 3/8 inch diameter, to accommodate the capacities of the small desktop mills such as the Sherline, Taig, and MaxNC.
With an expected useful life in excess of 10,000,000 data points, it is suitable for both commercial and hobby use. In addition to the probing capabilities, the package also includes a base and contact tip that converts the probe into a precision tool length setter.
In this mode tool lengths are automatically measured and recorded in the DeskCNC tool table. Price is $399 in single quantities, DeskCNC customers are eligible for a discounted price of $275. Some pictures and additional information is available at: Fred Smith - IMService THE source for low cost Cad-Cam IMService P.O. Box 142 New Hudson, MI, USA Voice- 888-451-1670 Fax- 248-486-3600 Similar Threads: • Need Help!- • • Need Help!- • •. I'm not sure if this is the proper place to have this discussion, but if not, I'm sure the moderators will let us know.;-) As stated in the announcement, the probe ' is integrated with the DeskCNC controller and software program'. The controller is a $25, remote processor, which is a combination 45000 hz step and direction controller and a break-out board.
It connects to the serial port of most any dumpster grade Windows 98 (or later) PC. Your options for using the probe are to use it with the DeskCNC 'software and controller' system and the built in utilities, or to use it with another control system, which may or may not have the degree of automation available with DeskCNC. If you use it with another system that results in an.STL file, then DeskCNC software can be used to create toolpaths to machine the file, even though it was not created with DeskCNC. Fred Smith - IMService.
I just bought a small cnc mill to try light production work. I have been a machinist for about 15 years and I am realizing this cnc stuff is an entirely different world.
G code is currently voodoo to me. I am wondering if this little TP100 probe might help me get off of top dead center. I have prototypes I've cast out of plastic but I run into walls everywhere I turn when I take the dimensions and try to plot them on the computer. I just don't know enough about cad/cam yet. My machine is a three HP, 3 axis machine with ballscrews and reliance servo motors. My software is Bobcad version 19 and Mach 2 on a slow Windows XP machine. Windows ce 6 0 wm8650 mod skin. I realize practice makes perfect but I really can't wait 6 months to learn g code and start production. Rihanna good girl gone bad reloaded itunes torrent full.