Renishaw has expanded its machine tool probing range with two products designed to bring more inspection processes directly on to the machine tool: RMP400S, an all-in-one spindle probe; and RUP60, an ultrasonic thickness measurement probe.
The RMP400S combines touch-trigger, scanning and surface-finish verification in a single device. Based on patented RENGAGE strain gauge technology, it delivers repeatability of 0.25 μm 2 σ and surface-finish measurement down to Ra 0.5 μm.
“High-density scanning provides users with comprehensive data for enhanced traceability and reliability in manufacturing,” says 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.”
Integrated surface finish verification helps identify potential issues before they escalate. For applications such as bore and boss machining, a single RMP400S probe and stylus combination can perform touch-trigger, scanning and surface-verification tasks that might previously have required multiple tools.
The RUP60 is Renishaw’s first on-machine ultrasonic thickness measurement probe, designed for parts where access is limited to one side, such as aerospace components. It enables automated thickness measurement without removing the workpiece, measuring metal thicknesses from 0.7 to 30 mm in just two seconds per point, with accuracy better than 10 μm and repeatability of 2 μm.
“Ultrasonic thickness measurement is a readily accepted technique, now innovatively adapted to the machining environment for fast, highly accurate and repeatable measurement,” states Heather Ormston, lead product marketing engineer.
Both probes communicate with the machine controller via Renishaw’s RMM-QE radio receiver and are supported by Inspection Plus, Set and Inspect, and Renishaw Central, enabling integration with existing inspection and quality-control workflows.
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