Renishaw's 3-Axis CMM Scanning Probes:

CMM scanning probes are measurements tools that generally remain in full contact with parts as they collect hundreds or thousands of data points per second. By employing continuous measurement techniques, they provide highly accurate measurements of overall forms, sizes, and positions. Similar to touch-trigger probes, they may also be used for discrete measurement operations. At AIMS Metrology, we provide the following scanning probe models:

SP25M

This scanning probe has a diameter of 25 mm and consists of two sensors within a single housing. It comes with a selection of five different scanning modules with lengths ranging from 20–400 mm and an adaptor module suitable for use with other Renishaw probe modules. These components enable the probe system to be used for continuous and discrete measurement operations. Characteristics of this probe include:

Simple and durable design that does not rely on motors or locking mechanism
Fast and straightforward calibration cycles
Crash protection
Simple stylus setup/changing

It is suitable for use in profile and form measurement operations and on motorized indexing heads.

SP600

The SP600 line of analog scanning probe systems has capabilities for inspection, digitizing, and profile scanning. The line includes:

SP600, an 89 mm long probe that features multiple adaptor mounting options
SP600M, a 107.5 mm long probe with Renishaw autojoint mounting options
SP600Q, a 98 mm long probe with a direct in-quill mount

All of these probes offer excellent performance characteristics, including in regards to application flexibility, product durability and longevity, and scanning and measurement speed.

SP80 and SP80H

SP80 is a quill-mounted scanning probe that uses digital scale and readhead technology, plus Renishaw’s innovative isolated optical metrology principles, to provide exceptional scanning performance, even with long styli. SP80 is able to reach deep into parts by carrying styli up to 1000 mm long and 500 g mass, including star configurations which do not require counterbalancing. Renishaw’s M5 styli products are designed to complement SP80 and ensure peak performance. Key system benefits include ultra-high accuracy scanning by using digital readheads providing 0.02 micron resolution, large stylus arrangement capability, up to 800 mm length and 500 g mass of unbalanced rapid dynamic response as a result of low suspended mass within the probe, and repeatable stylus changing for fast, flexible part inspection.

3-Axis Scanning Probes