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13-03-2014 #1
I use both a 3D touch probe and touch plate i.e. both of the methods Jazz describes. I have a mini toggle switch rigged up to switch between the two circuits, but it does mean going into Mach3 to change from active low to active high depending on which one I am using.
I would say the 3D probe is more convenient once its in the tool collet as my machine laying flat means I would need arms 6 feet long to click the probe button and hold the plate to the part. That said I have had to use the touch plate only and it works fine as its very simple and I still use it to set my tool height.
The 3D probe also gives you the option of "scanning" objects into MACH3/CAD (or it would if I find time to work out how ;-) ).
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I have a mini toggle switch rigged up to switch between the two circuits, but it does mean going into Mach3 to change from active low to active high depending on which one I am using.
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13-03-2014 #3
Hi Washout,
Many thanks for your help. It sound like you have a good size machine and I seewhy you would need long arms!
I shall just make a little touch plate to start with and see what trouble I getinto with that. I think that will be ample for my need at the minute.
All the best
Suesi
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