Versatile touch probe for die tool and workpiece measurement under the harshest conditions. Precise and fast measurements thanks to innovative, face-geared shark360 measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC54-10 | TC64-10 – The ideal probes for turning machines and pulling measurements
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation
- The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
- Enables much higher measuring speeds and accuracy than with conventional probes
- Wear-free with long-term stability
Patented and face-geared shark360 measuring mechanism
- Face-geared measuring mechanism
- Maximum measuring accuracy even with off-centre probing
- Enables pulling and torsion-exposed measurements
- Constant deflection forces
- No preferred direction
- Enables the use of extensions and elbows
Reliable and proven transmission technology
- TC54-10: Infrared Transmission
- TC64-10: BRC Radio Technology
- DUO-Mode: Sequential use of 2 infrared measuring systems with one receiver
- Sequential use of up to 6 radio measuring systems with one receiver
- TWIN mode: Simultaneous use of 2 radio measuring systems on one machine
- Very long battery life
BLUM Workpiece Touch Probes
Touch probes by BLUM can be used for the most varied measurement and monitoring tasks in CNC machining centres.
Position Measurement
Fast determination of current workpiece position (workpiece zero point) prior to machining or after resetting using digital (switching) measurement.
Measurement of Standard Features
Digital (switching) measurement of distances, single points, angles, inside and outside diameters, inside and outside widths on a manufactured workpiece.
Pulling Measurement
Fast measurement of inside widths, outside widths and recesses using pulling/pushing measurements in Z+/Z- with the help of cranked styli.
Workpiece Inspection
Inspection of the manufactured workpieces for machining errors and adherence to manufacturing tolerance by means of control measurements prior to clamping.
Torsion Measurements
Unlike conventional touch probes, the unique shark360 measuring mechanism also allows for measurements in which a torsional force acts on the measuring mechanism.
Adaptive Machining
Determination of parameters for adaptive machining and process control between and after machining steps.
Coolant Load
Reliable and fast measurements in coolant thanks to modern measuring mechanism with enhanced measuring force.
Single & Mass Production
Ideally suited to mass production under the harshest conditions thanks to its rugged design and protection class IP68.
Tool Breakage Detection
Tactile tool breakage detection for use of a stylus with a cube-shaped stylus tip (e.g. in turning machines)
Tool Length Measurement
Tactile tool length measurement for use of a stylus with cube-shaped stylus tip (e.g. in turning machines)
Tool Radius Measurement
Tactile tool radius measurement for use of a stylus with cube-shaped stylus tip (e.g. in turning machines)
Wear Compensation
Tool wear is compensated for by taking measurements on the workpiece and comparing these with the nominal dimension.
Temperature Compensation
Compensation of the temperature-dependant thermal behaviour of machining centres.
Further product features
- Max. probing speed: 2 m/min
- Repeatability: 0.4 µm 2σ
- Protection class: IP68
- Approach directions: ±X, ±Y, ±Z
Additional information can be found in the relevant brochure and in the operating manual.
Receiver Systems
For wireless data transmission between BLUM measuring systems and the machine tool, compact receiver systems incorporating the latest transmission technologies are used.
Quickstart measuring cycle packages
Quickstart measuring cycles for BLUM workpiece touch probes are user-friendly subroutines of the machine control. They can be used for workpiece referencing as well as for measuring during the production process.
The following measuring cycle packages are available for the TC54-10 | TC64-10 touch probes:
- Quickstart
- Quickstart T
- Quickstart Z
- Quickstart M
