Universal touch probe systems for extremely fast measurements under the harshest conditions in medium and large machine tools. Superior precision and speed due to modern, multi-directional measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC50 | TC60 touch probes – Manufacture more productively with measuring speeds of up to 3 m/min
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation
- The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
- Enables much higher measuring speeds and accuracies than comparable touch probes
- Wear-free with long-term stability
High-precision, rotationally symmetrical measuring mechanism
- Precise, non-lobing touch characteristics
- Constant deflection forces
- Spindle indexing is not required
- No disadvantageous 3-leg principle with lobing effect
- No highly sensitive switching elements
Reliable and proven transmission technology
- Probe TC50: Infrared transmission
- Probe TC60: 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 probe systems by BLUM can be used for the most varied measurement and monitoring tasks in machine tools.
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.
Contour Measurement
The touch probes can be used for contour measurements using the FormControl measurement software.
Workpiece Inspection
Inspection of the manufactured workpieces for machining errors and adherence to manufacturing tolerance by means of control measurements prior to clamping.
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.
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: 3 m/min
- Repeatability: 0.3 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 TC50 | TC60 touch probes:
- Quickstart
- Quickstart Basic
- Quickstart T
- 3D Vector Probing
FormControl measurement software
User-friendly software for rapid quality control of contour measurement and standard geometric elements in CNC machining centres. You create the measuring programme for complex measuring tasks easily on the PC and transfer it to the milling machine.
FormControl V4 measurement software – Measuring at the click of a mouse in CNC milling machines
