Renishaw strengthens its machine tool probing portfolio with two new innovative solutions
MACHINING & MACHINERY IN-PROCESS PRECISION
RENISHAW
Renishaw strengthens its machine tool probing portfolio with two new innovative solutions
Renishaw, the global engineering technologies company, has expanded its machine tool probing range with two new products that help manufacturers bring more inspection processes directly onto the machine tool: RMP400S, an all-in-one spindle probe for smart manufacturing, and RUP60, an ultrasonic thickness measurement probe. Both products increase in-process inspection capability, reducing reliance on separate inspection equipment and supporting smarter, data-driven manufacturing.
The RMP400S is Renishaw’ s most versatile spindle probe to date, combining touch-trigger, scanning, and surface finish verification in a single device. Built on Renishaw’ s patented RENGAGE™ strain gauge technology, it delivers repeatability of 0.25 μm( 2σ) and can measure surface finish to an Ra of 0.5 μm.
“ High-density scanning provides users with comprehensive data for enhanced traceability and reliability in manufacturing,” said Justin Walford, Principal Product Marketing Engineer for Renishaw’ s Machine Tool Products Division.“ This includes run-out, form, flatness, roughness and waviness measurements, providing a more complete picture of workpiece quality.”
Surface finish verification is fully integrated into the probe’ s scanning capability, giving manufacturers visibility of part finish and helping to flag potential issues before they escalate. For certain applications, such as bore and boss machining, a single RMP400S probe and stylus combination can carry out touch-trigger, scanning and surface verification tasks that would previously have required multiple tools.
The RMP400S enhances on-machine measurement capabilities by delivering high-density scanning data for improved in-process control, helping manufacturers streamline inspection workflows.
The RUP60 is Renishaw’ s first on-machine ultrasonic thickness measurement probe, designed to simplify inspection of parts where
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