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The TS touch probes from HEIDENHAIN are conceived for use on milling machines and machining centers. They make it possible to perform machine setup and workpiece measurement conveniently and exactly while saving time.
HEIDENHAIN touch probes are also extremely economical in automated production. Most CNC controls have functions for touch probes that enable the following:
 | | Automatic compensation of imprecise fixtures during the manufacturing process without manual intervention |
| | Automatic tool measurement with subsequent automatic tool compensation |
| | Sorting of measured workpieces |
| | Recording the results of measurement |
Calculate your own benefits
You can use the examples described here to calculate for yourself the time savings to be realized in your company. Note the following factors:
| | The machine-hour rate |
| | The workpiece size, weight and material |
| | The required accuracy and reproducibility of the measurement |
| | The type and number of setup operations performed at your company |
| | With inductive probes: Workpieces must be electrically conductive |
| | The price that you would have to pay for a reliable mechanical probe |
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