Harbin Pioneer M&E Technical Development Co.,Ltd

M3 Screw Probe Stylus(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:50:57+0900

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M3 screw CMM probe stylus usually used for coordinate measuring machine probes and flexible scanning probes. The M3 screw CMM probe stylus has many different types, varying in size and material. The CMM probe stylus ball material has ruby, silicon nitride, irconia and tungsten carbide. The following shows some of the M3 screw stylus. You can download our stylus brochure or contact us to get more information.

L1 Overall length

L2 Effective working length

D1 Ball diameter

Ø =4mm（M3）

Overall length L1

It is measured from the rear mounting face of the stylus to the center of the ball.

The effective working length L2

This is measured from the center of the ball to the point at which the stem will foul against the feature when measuring 'normal' to the part.

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M2 Screw Probe Stylus(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:49:33+0900

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M2 screw probe CMM stylus usually used for industry-standard coordinate measuring machine probes. The M2 screw touch probe cmm has many different types, varying in size and material. The material of M2 screw probe CMM stylus has stainless steel, tungsten carbide,ceramic and carbon fiber. The following shows some of the M2 screw cmm stylus probes. You can download our stylus brochure or contact us to get more information.

M2 screw probe CMM probe stylus usually used for industry-standard coordinate measuring machine probes. The M2 screw cmm styli probes has many different types, varying in size and material. The material of M2 screw probe CMM stylus has stainless steel, tungsten carbide,ceramic and carbon fiber. The following shows some of the M2 screw probe CMM stylus. You can download our stylus brochure or contact us to get more information.

L1 Overall length

L2 Effective working length

D1 Ball diameter

Ø =3mm（M2）

Overall length L1

It is measured from the rear mounting face of the stylus to the centre of the ball.

Effective working length L2

This is measured from the centre of the ball to the point at which the stem will foul against the feature when measuring 'normal' to the part.

If you need any kinds of cnc probe tool, please contact us, as a professional probe factory, Pioneer is willing to offer you high quality products.

EP60 Electrical Probe(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:48:43+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/products/ep60-electrical-probe.html

EP60 Electric probe includes a electric probe unit and a taper shank. There is an unclosed power circuit inside the probe. When the stylus contacts the surface of the workpiece, the circuit inside the probe will form a closed circuit to generate a trigger signal, and the main body of the probe lights up to indicate its working status.

Application of EP60 Electrical Probe

EP60 can be used in different kinds of CNC machine tools, such as milling machine, machine center, boring machine and so on.

EP60 are used to measure workpieces of all kinds of solid materials with electrical conductivity.

EP60 is usually used in the processing of a small number of single pieces to measure the size of the workpiece

Technical Characteristics of EP60 Electrical Probe

Coaxial adjustment function of probe and shank:

By adjusting the connecting link between the main body of the probe and the taper shank, coaxiality about the center of the measuring ball on the stylus and the center line of the taper shank can be adjusted (the factory precision: ≤ 5 μm);

It is cost-effective workpiece inspection without wire.

Suitable for checking work pieces of all kinds of solid materials with electrical conductivity.

If you need any kinds of pioneer machine and tool, please contact us, as a professional probe factory, Pioneer is willing to offer you high quality products.

EP40 Electrical Probe(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:47:13+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/products/ep40-electrical-probe.html

EP40 electric probe includes a electric probe unit and a 20mm diameter cylindrical shank. The electric probe senses the contact with the metal workpiece through its conductivity,when the stylus touches the surface, the LED indicator lights up. It used to check work pieces of all kinds of solid materials with electrical conductivity.

Application of EP40 Electrical Probe
EP40 is used to measure solid workpieces with conductive properties; such as aluminum workpiece, stainless steel workpiece.

Direct measurement of steps, slots, external features, and contours of workpiece datum surfaces or edges.

EP40 straight shank can used with different kinds of taper shank in different kinds of machine tools.

Technical Characteristics of EP40 Electrical Probe
With wireless design, it does not hinder the movement of the machine tool and is easy to install

Three LED indicator lights are used to show the trigger state of the probe.

EP40 with a straight shank, size is smaller.

If you need any kinds of pioneer probe, please contact us, as a professional probe manufacturer, Pioneer is willing to offer you high quality products.

Cable Tool Setter System(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:46:26+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/products/cable-tool-setter-system/

The electronic cable tool touch setter system is suitable for various specifications of machine centers, CNC milling machines, drilling-tapping machine centers, etc. Electronic tool length setter transmits a signal through the cable. The electronic tool length setter system has TTC100 cable tool setter and TTC200 cable tool setter, which lets electronic tool setter can have different functions. TTC100 can measure tool length automatically. TTC200 can not only measure tool length but also can measure tool diameter automatically.

For more information about probe manufacturing and machine tool probes, please feel free to contact us!

Cable CNC Probe System(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:44:38+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/products/cable-cnc-probe-system/

The pioneer cable system is suitable for various complex working conditions in the processing of CNC machine tools, mainly suitable for small machine tools, grinding machine, lathe machine and other special CNC equipment. The signal interface of probe is integrated inside the digitizing probe, and the trigger signal is transmitted by cable. The cable digitizing probe system has TP300 probe cable, TP400 cable probe, TP600 cable probe and STP-41 cable probe. TP400 and TP600 probe has a removable cable, the cable can take apart from the probe. The TP300 probe is widely used in the tool grinding machine. The TP400 and TP600 probe is widely used in milling machine and some special machine. We can provide solution to customers according to your machine condition and demands.

For more information about cnc probing software and touch probe sensor, please feel free to contact us!

PIONEER CNC MACHINE TOOL PROBE & SETTER SYSTEM & TOUCH PROBE SOFTWARE(2023年05月26日)

pioneergroupcn — 2023-05-26T15:43:57+0900

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Harbin Pioneer's product design is based on the realization of satisfying their own functions and using more ideas to carry the connotation, then provide customers with high quality, personalized, professional, and cost-effective CNC probe tools and tool probe software. In the past more than 20 years, Pioneer insists on the excellent quality of independent research and development of Pioneer CNC machine measuring tools. Pioneer has a dozen of product patents, and also developed different types of tools used in CNC machines and designated a series of CNC probing software, has accumulated a wealth of manufacturing experience. We developed the CNC probe tool, tool setter, and a variety of probe stylus these three series products to satisfy customer's different needs.

Pioneer is a professional probe manufacturer, we provide touch probe, cnc probe tool, broken tool detection for cnc machines, broken tool detector, broken tool detection systems and etc. Want to know more about types of tools used in cnc machine ? Please contact us.

TTC100 Tool Setter(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:33:14+0900

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The TTC100 is a length tool setter. TTC100 tool setter is triggered when a tool touches the contact face. A trigger signal is sent to the machine tool controller via the hard-wired cable and the tool length is automatically calculated. TTC100 tool setter can control the change of machining precision from the temperature change of the machine by checking cutting tool length.

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The Principle of Calibration of the Touch Trigger Probe(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:32:47+0900

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1. Why should the probe be calibrated

There are two main reasons for calibrating the probe: one is to obtain the compensation diameter of the ruby ball of the probe, and the other is to correct the time error of different probes generating signals and reaching the machine tool system through the receiver.

Since the touch probe stylus in the coordinate measuring machine under test is used to measure the contact area of the gem ball and a contact measurement signal from the probe stylus (sensor), this signal enters the counting system and will be sent to the computer at the moment when the grating counter is locked. When operating, the measurement software will receive the Z coordinate of a point displayed as X.Y. This coordinate point can be understood as the coordinate of the center of the probe stylus gem ball, which differs from the contact point between the probe stylus gem ball and the workpiece by one gem ball radius. In order to calculate the exact contact coordinates we want, the radius/diameter of the probe stylus gem ball must be obtained by calibrating the probe stylus.

In the actual measurement project, the parts cannot be moved and turned at will. In order to facilitate the measurement, it is necessary to select different probe stylus positions, lengths and shapes (star, cylinder and needle) according to the actual situation. In order to directly calculate these different probe stylus positions and the elements measured by the different probe stylus, the relationship between them needs to be measured and converted during calculation. Therefore, the probe needs to be calibrated.

2. Principle of touch trigger probe calibration

The calibration of the touch trigger probe is mainly carried out with a standard ball. The diameter of the standard ball is between 10mm and 50mm, and its diameter and shape deviation have been calibrated (all standard ball configured by the manufacturer has a calibration certificate). Touch trigger probe needs to be defined before calibration, and select (input) probe base, probe, extension rod, probe stylus, standard ball diameter (the actual diameter value of the standard ball after calibration), etc., according to the measurement software requirements. Some software needs to input the distance from the probe stylus to the center of the probe base in cnc probe calibration , and at the same time define the number of the probe base stylus that can distinguish its different angles, positions or lengths. Manual, joystick, and automatic methods can touch more than 5 points within the maximum range of the standard ball (7~11 points are generally recommended), and the points should be evenly distributed.

The computer software carries out the fitting calculation of the ball through the X, y and Z values of the center coordinates of the gem ball of these points, and obtains the center coordinates, diameter and shape deviation of the fitting ball. By subtracting the diameter of the standard ball from the diameter of the fitting ball, the diameter of the probe stylus gem ball after correction is obtained, that is, the "dynamic diameter".

When other probe styluses of different angles, positions or different lengths are calibrated according to the above method, the positional relationship between the touch trigger probe can be obtained from the difference of the center point coordinates of each fitting ball, and the probe relationship matrix is generated by the software. When we use styluses of different angles, positions and lengths to measure elements in different parts of the same part, the measurement software will convert them to the same probe number (usually probe No. 1), just like it is measured by the same probe. Any probe that has been calibrated on the same standard ball (without changing positions) can accurately realize this automatic conversion.

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The Method of Applying the Tool Setters in Machine(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:32:19+0900

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Tool setting is the most basic operation in CNC machining. The accuracy of tool setting will affect the machining accuracy of parts. At the same time, the tool setting efficiency also directly affects the processing efficiency. The essence of tool setting is to determine the exact position of the tool nose of different tools in the machining coordinate system. The main task of tool setting is to determine the offset parameters of the current tool, including the length or diameter of the tool setter, and the change of tool parameters with the state of the machine tool bed, so that the CNC system can compensate for the production of parts.

1. The development of tool setting

Under the historical background of industrial upgrading and transformation, the metal processing manufacturing industry is also undergoing a comprehensive upgrade of numerical control. Numerical control is a comprehensive process with the overall popularization and application of CNC machine tools as the core, so that the quality, accuracy and reliability of the products are comprehensively improved.

In the process of using CNC machine tools to manufacture product parts, there are many factors that affect the quality of parts, such as the accuracy of CNC machine tools, workpiece materials, workpiece heat treatment, processing technology, coolant, tools and so on. Among the many influencing factors, the accurate setting of tool setting parameters has received little attention. However, processing the workpiece to the required size range, and meeting the geometric tolerance requirements are the basic requirements for the precise setting of the tool setting parameters.

2. Commonly used tool setting methods for CNC machine tools

1) Basic coordinate relationship

Generally speaking, two coordinate systems are usually used: one is the machine coordinate system, and the other is the workpiece coordinate system. The machine tool coordinate system is the inherent coordinate system of the machine tool, and the origin of the machine tool coordinate system is called the machine origin or the machine zero point.

In order to facilitate calculation and programming, we need to establish a workpiece coordinate system in the machine tool coordinate system. The coordinate system is established by taking a certain point on the workpiece as the origin of the coordinate system (also called the origin of the program), and this coordinate system is the workpiece coordinate system. In our daily work, we should try our best to make the programming benchmark coincide with the design and assembly benchmarks.

Normally, the machine coordinate system of a machine tool is fixed. The workpiece coordinate system can be established according to the actual needs of the processing technology. For example, G54, G55, etc. can be used to select different workpiece coordinate systems.

2) The purpose of tool setting

When performing CNC machining, the path taken by the CNC program is the movement track of the tool nose of the tool setter on the spindle. The movement track of the cutter location point of the tool setter needs to be accurately controlled in the machine tool coordinate system from beginning to end, because the machine tool coordinate system is the only datum of the machine tool.

It is impossible for programmers to know the specific dimensions of tool setters of various specifications when programming. In order to simplify programming, it is necessary to adopt a unified benchmark when programming. When the tool setter is used for processing, the accurate length and radius of the tool setter are offset relative to the datum, so as to obtain the accurate position of the tool tip of the tool setter. Therefore, the purpose of tool setter is to determine the exact length and radius of the tool setting device, so as to determine the exact position of the tool nose in the workpiece coordinate system during processing.

3. Commonly used tool setting methods

① Tool setting outside the machine

The advantage of this method is that the tool setter is calibrated outside the machine tool in advance so that it can be used when it is installed on the machine tool, which greatly saves auxiliary time. But the main disadvantage is that the measurement result is a static value. In the actual machining process, the wear or damage status of the tool setter cannot be updated in real time, and the tool expansion and contraction caused by the thermal deformation of the machine tool cannot be measured in real time.

② Trial cutting method for tool setting

The advantage of this method is that it is economical and does not require additional investment in tools and equipment. The main disadvantage is low efficiency. It requires high technical level of the operator and is easy to introduce human error. In actual production, there are many derivative methods for the trial cutting method, such as the gauge block method and the coloring method.

③ In-machine tool setting

This kind of in-machine tool setting method uses a measuring device (tool setter) installed on the worktable of the machine tool to measure the tool setter in the tool storage according to a pre-set program. Then compare with the reference position or standard tool to get the length or diameter of the tool, and automatically update it to the corresponding NC tool parameter table. At the same time, the detection of the tool can also realize the identification of whether the tool is worn, damaged or the installed model is correct.

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The Important Role of Machine Tool Probes in Automobile Parts Manufacturing(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:31:45+0900

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With the rapid development of the automobile manufacturing industry and the continuous improvement of people's requirements for automobile quality, more and more automobile manufacturers have increasingly higher requirements for the production of automobile parts, which requires the corresponding parts manufacturing equipment to be able to keep up with the pace of production requirements of automobile manufacturing companies. Therefore, we find that an increasing number of automobile manufacturing enterprises use machine tool probes in their manufacturing equipment, which are machine tool accessories. So what role will machine tool probes play in the automobile manufacturing industry?

1. Machine tool probes can improve the machining accuracy of auto parts

Machine tool probes can improve the machining accuracy of equipment in the automotive manufacturing industry, such as CNC machine tools, CNC grinding machines, CNC machining centers, milling machines and other equipment. Let the various components in the automobile manufacturing industry (such as connecting rods, universal shaft spline sleeves, spline shafts, pistons, impeller blades, camshafts, cylinder heads, supercharger blades, inducers, bearing bushes, trolley hydraulic transmission box, plunger and other auto parts) can easily approach or meet the corresponding production theoretical accuracy requirements in the precision machining production process.

When CNC machine tools and other auto manufacturing equipment are installed with machine tool probes, the machine tool probes will make it easy for these auto manufacturing equipment to accurately locate the auto parts to 0.001 mm for measurement and production, and automatically detect and compensate the machining accuracy of these auto manufacturing equipment in production, So as to greatly improve the processing accuracy of automobile parts.

2. Machine tool probes can improve production efficiency of auto parts

The machine tool probes can also enable the automobile manufacturing equipment to achieve high-speed and efficient production under the condition of ensuring the corresponding production accuracy and quality requirements, greatly improving the production efficiency of automobile manufacturing enterprises. The machine tool probes can easily realize the integrated production of measurement and processing for the automobile manufacturing equipment, so as to avoid a lot of auxiliary adjustment and measurement time consumed in the traditional automobile manufacturing process, and also avoid the corresponding automobile manufacturing equipment in a long-term shutdown state, so that the efficiency of automobile manufacturing equipment has been significantly improved. After the improvement of the production efficiency and use efficiency of automobile manufacturing equipment, the production efficiency of automobile manufacturing enterprises will naturally be improved significantly.

Not only more and more automobile manufacturing enterprises install and use machine tool probes for automobile manufacturing equipment, but also more manufacturing enterprises, such as hardware mold, electronic manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing and other fields, install and use machine tool probes for corresponding manufacturing equipment. It is foreseeable that as the inherent advantages of machine tool probes become more obvious, their applications in the manufacturing industry will become increasingly extensive.

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The Effect of Machine Tool Probes on CNC Machine Tools(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:31:17+0900

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Ⅰ. What is machine tool probe?

The machine tool probe is an innovative machine tool measuring equipment that can be installed on cnc machine measuring tools and most cnc measuring tools. It allows the CNC machine tool to automatically measure the size and position of the tool or workpiece without human intervention in the machining cycle, and automatically correct the offset of the workpiece or tool according to the measurement results.

Ⅱ. Why do CNC machine tools need to install machine tool probes?

1. The machine tool probe replaces manual centering, edge finding, and measurement, automatic correction of the coordinate system, and automatic tool compensation.

2. The machine tool probe directly measures the curved surface of large and complex parts on the machine tool.

3. The machine tool probe can improve the processing ability and accuracy of the existing machine tool. The online correction of large single-piece products can be completed at one time, and there is no need to rework and repair twice.

4. The machine tool probes are divided into batches and completed at one time, and the first piece of machine adjustment, proofing, and determination of the production plan are convenient and quick.

5. The machine tool probe can automatically recognize the machine tool accuracy error and automatically compensate the machine tool accuracy.

6. The machine tool probe can reduce the auxiliary time of the machine tool and reduce the manufacturing cost.

7. The machine tool probe improves production efficiency and manufacturing quality to ensure product qualification rate.

There is no doubt that the machine tool probe is an important means for CNC machine tools to ensure production quality and improve productivity, which plays a very important role in machining. Under the current situation where machine tool probes are not yet popular, there will obviously be broader development prospects.

As the first manufacturer in the field of CNC machine tool probes in China, Pioneer always insists on independent research and development, and strives to reach the world's advanced level. In recent years, we have developed two new probe systems, those are radio detection system and optical detection system with the main technical indicators reaching the international advanced level. If needed, please consult.

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The Application of Machine Tool Probe Can Help Mold Industry to Realize Intelligent Production(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:30:53+0900

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1. Application of machine tool probe can help mold industry to realize intelligent production

With the implementation of various plans, the mold industry has also accelerated the process of achieving intelligent production. In the mold industry to accelerate the process of intelligent production, the application of machine tool probes has played a positive role in boosting.

The key to intelligent production in the mold industry is to break through the standardization, automation, networking and intelligent production of molds. The probe application requires corresponding mold production equipment to achieve corresponding technical support. Taking the intelligent production of metal mold parts as an example, the corresponding CNC machine tools, engraving and milling machines and other corresponding CNC machine tools must be required to achieve the production requirements of automation, standardization, networking and intelligence. However, in the traditional production mode of CNC machine tools, these CNC machine tools were basically unable to meet the corresponding production requirements, until Pioneer CNC tool probe, an innovative machine tool accessory, came out.

2. Brief introduction of machine tool probe

In the machining process of metal mold parts, CNC machine tools such as CNC machine tools equipped with machine tool probes can automatically position the mold bases and mold blanks of metal mold parts in a one-step batch completion. The positioning accuracy can reach 0.001 mm. The machine tool probe can also realize the on-machine detection of the corresponding machining parts through the network technology, and provide the corresponding machine tool measurement error compensation to ensure that the corresponding data of the workpiece reaches the standardized production (that is, the precision basically reaches the theoretical value). After the CNC machine tool is produced, the machine tool probe will measure and test the corresponding metal mold parts again through its own measurement software, and display the corresponding measurement data into a digital report directly in front of the operator, and automatically return the unqualified products for compensate processing and production to ensure a 100% pass rate of machine metal mold parts. The entire metal mold processing process is very standardized, automatic and intelligent.

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How to Use the Tool Setter in the Work?(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:29:48+0900

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1. What does a tool setter do?

The most advanced tool setter is based on probing technology and is integrated with the controller of the machine tool. So, what does a tool setter do? You can press a button to let the tool setter automatically detect the length of the tool (sometimes even the diameter), and then automatically enter the data into the tool table of the controller. The tool setter automates the entire business of length measurement tools.

Typical tool setter: Please pay attention to the setting method of the probe. We can measure the length and diameter of the tool by pulling down the tip of the probe. Normally, when measuring, the tool rotates in the reverse direction at a low speed. Reverse rotation keeps the tool from cutting the tool setter, and the rotation itself ensures the measurement of the lowest suspended blade or cutting tooth.

What does tool setter do? All in all, many lathes are now equipped with tool setting devices. The use of tool setter for tool setting can avoid errors in measurement and greatly improve the accuracy of tool setting.

2. Is the tool setter the ultimate tool?
At this point, you might think that the tool setter is the ultimate goal of automation and productivity when measuring length. It may be correct, but it really depends on whether your workshop needs to optimize the cycle time (the time the machine is running) or the setup time (the time the machine is idle).

If you have a lot of computer idle time, the tool setter should probably focus on reducing the setup time.

On the other hand, if your machine has been busy and you need to get more output from it, while your operator has free time, then you may need to try to use the "tool setter" to solve this problem and reuse that time .

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CIMT2021 China CNC Machine Tool Exhibition(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:29:18+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/cimt2021-china-cnc-machine-tool-exhibition.html

Harbin pioneer M&E technical development Co, Ltd will participate in the CIMT2021 China CNC Machine Tool Exhibition held at the beijing New International Expo Center from April 12-17, 2021.

Our company's booth: Hall E8, booth B746, welcome to visit and guide.

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Characteristics and Application of Pioneer EP40 Conductive Probe(2022年10月30日)

pioneergroupcn — 2022-10-30T17:28:48+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/characteristics-and-application-of-pioneer-ep40-conductive-probe.html

As the first manufacturer in the field of CNC machine tool probes in China, Pioneer has always insisted on independent research and development, and strives to reach the world's advanced level. In recent years, we have developed two new probe systems. They are the radio probe system and the optical probe system. The main technical indicators have reached the international advanced level.

Pioneer produces manual probes in two different styles. Among them, the conductive probe has the TP40 manual probe, so what are their characteristics and applications?

Manual probe EP40 conductive probe includes a conductive probe unit and a cylindrical shank with a diameter of 20mm. It senses the contact with the metal workpiece through its conductivity. When the stylus touches the surface, the LED indicator lights up. It is used to inspect various conductive solid materials.

Ⅰ. Technical features of manual probe EP40 conductive probe

1. With wireless design, it dosn't hinder the movement of the machine tool and is easy to install;

2. Three LED indicators are used to display the trigger status of the probe;

3. The manual probe EP40 has a straight handle and is smaller in size.

Ⅱ. Application of manual probe EP40 conductive probe

1. EP40 is used to measure solid workpieces with electrical conductivity; such as aluminum workpieces and stainless steel workpieces;

2. Directly measure the steps, grooves, external features and contours of the reference surface or edge of the workpiece;

3. The EP40 straight shank of the manual probe can be used in conjunction with different types of taper shanks on different types of machine tools.

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Precautions for Installation and Use of Cnc Engraving Machine Plus Tool Setter(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:37:20+0900

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Tool setting is an important operation skill in engraving processing. Under certain conditions, the accuracy of tool setting can determine the machining accuracy of parts. At the same time, the efficiency of tool setting also directly affects the efficiency of engraving processing.

Ⅰ. Precautions for the installation of the tool setter

The contact surface of the tool and the tool setter must be kept vertical, and the tool must be kept vertically downward in contact with the contact surface. The tool setter should be installed on the workbench where there is less iron filings as much as possible, so as not to affect the accuracy of the tool setter.

In the rated voltage range, the use voltage is controlled at DC 10-30V, the current is below 20A, and the temperature range of the working environment is between -25°C and 70°C. The best effect.

The tool diameter of the tool setting is controlled below 20mm, and the tool setting speed is controlled at 50-200mm/min. The center point of the tool should be the center of the upper surface of the tool.

When using the air blowing function of the tool setter, the outer diameter of the air pipe is 6mm and the inner diameter is 4-5mm. When using it, you should pay attention to hygiene and clean the iron filings attached to the contact surface.

Ⅱ. Matters needing attention during the use of the tool setter

1. Do not exceed the stroke of the tool setter when contacting, which will damage the tool setter (the stroke is 50mm).

2. When touching the contact surface of the tool setter with your hands, do not release it immediately, so as not to damage the internal structure of the tool setter and affect the service life and efficiency.

3. After finishing the work of the tool setter, the tool must be lifted vertically away from the contact surface, do not move laterally, otherwise the tool setter will be damaged.

4. The tool setter must be installed horizontally. If the installation is uneven, the benchmarks when using flat-bottomed knives and cone knives and ball-end knives for tool setting are different, and errors will occur.

5. When setting the Z-direction value of the tool setting position, be sure to leave enough distance to avoid directly sticking to the tool setter when using a tool with a large extension length for tool setting.

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Three Common System Errors of Machine Tool Probes(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:36:56+0900

https://www.pioneergroup-cn.com/the-application-of-machine-tool-probe-can-help-mold-industry-to-realize-intelligent-production.html

Manufacturing companies or operators who use machine tool probes know that the system error of machine tool probes is the most common among the factors affecting the accuracy of machine tool probes.

At present, the system error of the machine tool probe is mainly divided into three types: the static error of the machine tool probe, the dynamic error of the machine tool probe and the installation error of the machine tool probe. Pioneer will introduce them as follows.

1. Static error of machine tool probe

The static error of the machine tool probe is caused by the susceptibility to the stiffness, length of the machine tool probe rod or stylus, or the contact pressure parameters during detection. This error includes dead zone error and repeated positioning error of machine tool probe.

Dead zone error refers to the measurement error caused by the bending deformation of the machine tool probe rod or stylus after the machine tool probe touches the workpiece.

As the name suggests, the repeated positioning error of the machine tool probe is caused by the error generated in the repeated positioning measurement, and the probability of this error is generally small. Therefore, in many cases, the static error produced by the machine tool probe in the measurement is basically caused by the dead zone error.

2. The dynamic error of the machine tool probe

The dynamic error of the machine tool probe is related to the contact speed of the machine tool probe and the sampling interval of the CNC system. The speed is too fast or too slow, or the sampling detection measurement interval is the direct cause of the error. And this kind of error is also very easy to control. It is only necessary to clarify the best detection speed and measurement interval in the setting procedure.

3. Installation error of machine tool probe

The installation error of the machine tool probe is generally caused by errors in the software and hardware installation process of the machine tool probe. This error is largely caused by human installation factors. Therefore, in general, as long as the correct installation of the corresponding machine tool probe is installed, the error can be easily solved.

The system error of the machine tool probe is an important factor that affects the measurement result of the machine tool probe and the measurement error compensation result. Therefore, the manufacturing enterprise or machine tool operator should learn to analyze and understand the cause of the error, so as to better solve the error and let the machine tool probe has more accurate data during the measurement and inspection process.

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The Machine Tool Probe is Inaccurate? What Should I Do?(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:36:32+0900

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Many manufacturing companies know that the decline or inaccuracy of measurement accuracy of machine tool probes after a long time of use will affect the processing and production of manufacturing companies, and even affect the competitiveness of manufacturing companies in the market. Therefore, manufacturing companies must quickly solve this problem. The following Pioneer will discuss how to solve this problem.

To solve the problem, it is necessary to know the reasons for the inaccurate measurement during the use of the machine tool probe.

Ⅰ. Reasons for the inaccurate measurement during the use of machine tool probe

1. Reasons for the decrease in measurement accuracy or inaccuracy of the machine tool probe after use:

Caused by the machine tool probe;
Caused by the CNC machine tool itself;
Caused by machining parts of CNC machine tools.

2. The main reasons for the inaccurate measurement of the machine tool probe caused by the machine tool probe are:

There are debris on the stylus of the machine tool probe;
The machine tool probe is loosely installed or the stylus is loose;

The machine tool probe calibration is out of date or the calibration speed is different from the measurement speed;
The calibration feature of the machine tool probe moves or the offset value is incorrect;
Measure when the stylus of the machine tool probe leaves the surface of the workpiece;
The measuring speed of the machine tool probe is too fast or too slow;
The machine tool probe is malfunctioning.

3. The common reasons for the inaccurate measurement of the machine tool probe caused by the CNC machine tool are:

The repeatability of tool change of CNC machine tools is poor;
The numerical control machine tool has a large vibration during the measurement of the machine tool probe;
The position deviation of the CNC machine tool caused by the movement of the machine tool probe when measuring;
The CNC machine tool has a fault that affects the measurement result, such as a fault in the receiver of the CNC machine tool.

4. The common reasons for the inaccurate measurement of the machine tool probe caused by CNC machine tools are:

There are debris attached to the surface of CNC machined parts:
The workpiece moves due to the temperature difference during the measurement process of the CNC machined parts;
The processed parts of CNC machine tools have certain magnetic or optical interference.

Ⅱ. How can we solve the decreased measurement accuracy of machine tool probe?

When the inaccurate measurement of the machine tool probe is caused by the machine tool probe itself, the operator only needs to clean the debris of the machine tool probe probe: check and properly fix the machine tool probe to make it between the CNC machine tool Firmer: Check the measurement software of the machine tool probe, correct the calibration position of the machine tool probe, and control the calibration speed of the machine tool probe to be consistent with the measurement speed. At the same time, pay attention to ensure the contact detection of the machine tool probe stylus. The measurement starts after it leaves the surface of the workpiece; the machine tool probe measurement software performs simple and repeatable measurement tests on the accuracy of the workpiece at various speeds to determine the reasonable measurement speed of the machine tool probe. Do not allow the measurement speed to be too fast or Too slow. If none of the above methods can be solved, it can be judged that the machine tool probe is malfunctioning. At this time, it is necessary to replace the new machine tool probe and follow the installation and use method of the new machine tool probe to solve the corresponding problem.

When the inaccurate measurement of the machine tool probe is caused by the CNC machine tool itself, the operator only needs to solve the problem of poor tool changeability of the CNC machine tool to make the tool change more reasonable and accurate, or directly let the machine tool probe on the CNC machine tool. Recalibrate the machine tool probe every time the tool is changed; at the same time, ensure the stability of the CNC machine tool, so that it cannot vibrate or move during processing, production or measurement; determine and solve the corresponding CNC machine tool failure to ensure the CNC machine tool failure will not affect the measurement results of the machine tool probe.

When the inaccurate measurement of the machine tool probe is caused by the CNC machine tool itself, the operator needs to ensure that the surface of the CNC machine tool is clean and remove the debris on the surface of the machine at all times. And try to ensure that the machine tool probe is measured when the surface temperature of the workpiece drops to the lowest, so as to avoid the workpiece movement due to temperature difference changes during the measurement process and affect the measurement results. In addition, attention should be paid to eliminating the magnetic or optical interference of the CNC machined parts, or use an appropriate stylus to ensure that the magnetic or optical interference of the CNC machined parts will not affect the measurement results of the machine tool probe.

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Machine Tool Tool Classification(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:36:07+0900

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Ⅰ. Machine tool setter

There are many factors that affect the quality of parts in the process of using CNC machine tools to produce product parts. Among them, the accurate setting of tool parameters has been seldom paid attention to. To process the workpiece to the size range required by the process and meet the geometric tolerance requirements, accurate setting of the tool parameters is one of the basic requirements. The in-machine tool setting method is to use the machine tool setting device set on the worktable of the machine tool to measure the tools in the tool magazine according to the set procedure, and then compare the in-machine tool with the reference position or standard tool to obtain the length or diameter of the tool and update it automatically into the corresponding NC tool parameter table. Using the machine tool setting device for in-machine tool setting is accurate, automatic, and real-time, and there is no technical requirement for the operator; the disadvantage is that the tool setting probe needs to be configured separately.

Ⅱ. Classification and application scope of machine tool setting tools:

The machine tool setter is generally composed of sensors, signal interface and tool setting macro program software. According to the working mode of the sensor, the in-machine tool setting device can be divided into contact type tool setting device and laser tool setting device. The repetitive measurement accuracy of the contact tool setter itself is 1μm, which can be further subdivided into the following categories according to the different signal transmission modes of the tool setter.

1. Cable-type tool setter

The cable-type tool setting device has the best single-piece price-performance ratio because it does not require the conversion part of the tool setting signal, so it is the most common in work. However, its disadvantage is that there is dragging of the cable, which limits its application. Therefore, this kind of tool setter is mostly suitable for small and medium-sized three-axis milling machines/machining centers.

2. Infrared tool setter

The signal transmission range of the infrared knife setter is generally within 6m. The advantage is the use of encoded HDR (high-speed data transmission) infrared technology, thereby avoiding the inconvenience and potential insecurity caused by cable towing. After the tool is set, it can be removed from the work surface at any time without occupying the processing space, and multiple machine tools can share a tool setter, which can reduce the overall cost. The disadvantage is that it is not cost-effective when used on a small machining center.

3. Wireless tool setter

The radio signal transmission range of the wireless tool setter is generally more than 10m. The advantage is that the radio signal transmission range is large and it is not easily affected by the environment. After the tool is set, it can be removed from the work surface at any time without occupying processing space, and multiple machine tools can share a tool setter, which can reduce the overall cost. This type of tool setter is mostly used for large/heavy/machine tools.

4. Laser tool setting device

The basic principle of the laser tool setter is to use a focused laser beam as the trigger medium, and a trigger signal is generated when the laser beam is shielded by the rotating tool. The laser tool setting device adopts non-contact measurement, there is no contact force when setting the tool, and it can measure very small tools without the risk of the small tool breakage due to the contact force. At the same time, since the tool rotates at a high speed at the processing speed during measurement, the measurement state is almost identical to the actual processing state, which improves the practical accuracy of tool setting. Due to the use of laser technology, the tool setter can scan the shape of the tool to measure the contour of the tool, and can monitor the damage of a single edge of a multi-edge tool. The main disadvantage is that the structure is complicated, and an additional high-quality air source is required to protect the internal structure. The cost is relatively high, and it is mainly suitable for high-speed machining centers.

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What Are the Reasons for the Collision of the Tool Setter(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:35:44+0900

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Ⅰ. How do the parts of the tool setter work?

The core components of the tool setter are composed of a high-precision switch (probe), a high-hardness and wear-resistant cemented carbide tetrahedron (a tool setter probe) and a signal transmission interface device (the rest are omitted). The tetrahedral probe is in contact with the tool, and the force is transmitted to the high-precision switch through the flexible support rod installed below; the switch signal sent by the switch is transmitted to the CNC system through the signal transmission interface device for tool direction identification, calculation, compensation, and access.

For dynamic rotating tools, in addition to measuring and compensating the offset value in the tool length direction, it is also necessary to measure and compensate the offset value in the tool diameter direction (the two radii of the tool divided by the offset value of the axis). Otherwise, the machine cannot process a workpiece of the correct size.

Ⅱ. The reasons for the collision of the tool setter are roughly as follows:

1. The input of the diameter and length of the tool setter is wrong;

2. The size of the workpiece and other related geometric dimensions are entered incorrectly, and the initial position of the workpiece is incorrectly positioned;

3. The workpiece coordinate system of the machine tool is set incorrectly, or the machine zero point is reset during the machining process. Machine tool collisions usually occur during the rapid movement of the machine tool, which is very harmful and should be avoided.

Therefore, the operator should pay special attention to the machine tool during the initial stage of program execution and machine tool replacement. At this time, once the program is edited incorrectly and the tool diameter and length are entered incorrectly, collisions are likely to occur. At the end of the program, if the NC axis retracts the tool in the wrong sequence, a collision may occur.

In order to avoid the collision mentioned above, the operator should give full play to the five-sense function when operating the machine tool, and observe whether the machine tool has abnormal movement, whether there is spark, noise and abnormal sound, vibration, and a burning smell. If the working state of the machine tool is found to be abnormal, the working program of the machine tool should be stopped immediately.

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How to Use the Tool Setter in the Work?(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:35:22+0900

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1. What does a tool setter do?

2. Is the tool setter the ultimate tool?

At this point, you might think that the tool setter is the ultimate goal of automation and productivity when measuring length. It may be correct, but it really depends on whether your workshop needs to optimize the cycle time (the time the machine is running) or the setup time (the time the machine is idle).

If you have a lot of computer idle time, the tool setter should probably focus on reducing the setup time.

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How to Select Machine Tool Probe(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:35:01+0900

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1. Choose the machine tool probe according to your needs

Enterprises can choose probes flexibly according to processing needs. For example, if the workpiece needs to be measured and calibrated during processing, you can choose workpiece detection probes; for tool detection, you can choose tool detection probes. In addition, the machine tool probe can also be selected according to the complexity of the processing. For example, when processing complex workpieces, choose 3D machine tool probes, and when processing simple workpieces, choose 2D machine tool probes.

2. Choose the appropriate machine tool probe according to the stylus

As an important component of the machine tool probe measuring system, the styli will directly affect the measurement results of the machine tool probe. So companies can use the stylus as a reference when selecting probes.

Generally speaking, the selection of stylus adheres to three principles, namely rigidity, precision and processing environment. When the hardness of the workpiece is high, it is necessary to choose a stylus with good rigidity, such as a stainless steel stylus or a tungsten carbide stylus. On the contrary, the rigidity requirement of the stylus can be reduced; when the workpiece processing accuracy is high, the measurement accuracy of the stylus should also be high. Generally speaking, the shorter the stylus, the larger the diameter of the stylus ball, or the smaller the number of stylus components, the higher the measurement accuracy of the machine tool probe. In addition, if the vibration is large during processing, the better anti-vibration performance should Strong styli, such as carbon fiber styli. The machine tool probe is an important auxiliary device in the machining of the machine tool, and the installation of the machine tool probe on the CNC machine tool can improve the accuracy and efficiency of the machining at a relatively low cost. For those companies that want to improve the processing performance of machine tools, trying to install machine tool probes is a simple and convenient method.

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The Effect of Machine Tool Probe on Improving the Efficiency of Cnc Machine Tool(2021年)

pioneergroupcn — 2021-10-14T11:34:38+0900

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1. Many professionals will equip CNC machine tools with machine tool probes

As a mechatronics digital control automatic machine tool, CNC machine tools are widely used in precision machining and automated production. Due to the problems that often occur in production, such as workpiece out-of-tolerance, tool wear, breakage, which affect efficiency, many professionals in the world equip CNC machine tools with machine tool probes to monitor workpieces and detect tools.

2. The effect of the machine tool probe on the efficiency of CNC machine tools

In the production process of CNC machine tools, the machine tool probe can promptly alarm and compensate for workpiece out-of-tolerance, tool wear, and damage, or replace the tool, which eliminates the need for manual inspection, replacement, and time costs, greatly improves the degree of automation of CNC machine tools, and ensures the product quality of CNC machine tools that work for a long time.

Whether in China or other parts of the world, the quality problems in the CNC machining process severely restrict the overall efficiency of the advanced manufacturing system. But with the machine tool probe, the overall efficiency of the CNC machine tool can be greatly improved, the cost can be reduced, so it is a measuring equipment product worth promoting.

After the CNC machine tool is matched with the machine tool probe to realize online measurement, in addition to measuring the workpiece shape and position tolerance, facilitating the installation and adjustment of the workpiece, simplifying tooling and fixtures, reducing costs, shortening auxiliary time, and improving production efficiency, it can also automatically modify the processing according to the measurement results to improve machining accuracy. In this way, its use functions can be exerted to a greater extent, so that the user's investment in machine tools and probes can get a better return.

There is no need to doubt that machine tool probes are an important means for CNC machine tools to ensure production quality and increase productivity. They play a very important role in machining. Under the current situation where machine tool probes are not yet popular, there will obviously be broader development prospects.

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