I don't think that I can afford the probe so please don't misrepresent me as a potential customer. Of course his tool height setter is reasonably priced. I'm interested in the basic design and accuracy achieved including lobing errors. Plus, any technical details that he is willing to reveal!
-----Original Message----- From: Feral Engineer <theferalengin...@gmail.com> Sent: March 14, 2021 3:54 PM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. I hear ya. I get pissed when I make an expensive bonehead move, also. I contacted the mfr and he wants to know what other information you would like to know, so he can put together a data sheet for you. Phil T. The Feral Engineer Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 3:39 PM <ken.stra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, I use standard 4mm screw probes. Perhaps us$50 is "reasonable" > but I'm just a hobbyist/retiree and I find that breakage due to > stupidity annoying. I'd rather spend a similar amount on a decent bottle of > wine! > > Their probes look gorgeous but technical information on their website > is sparse. I'm interested in any information on their design and > particularly, if it is patented, the patent number. I'm intrigued by > probe designs and have built experimental units using strain gages, > FSR (Force Sensitive > Resistors) and... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Feral Engineer <theferalengin...@gmail.com> > Sent: March 14, 2021 3:22 PM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. > > Hey Ken, > > I believe so, but I'll find out from the manufacturer to be absolutely > sure. > > I'm reference to your other comment about breaking probe stylii, have > you checked out fleabay? They seem to have relatively decent priced > units > (40-50usd) if your probe is renishaw or compatible. > > Phil T. > The Feral Engineer > > Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at > www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer > > On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 3:11 PM <ken.stra...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Does their probe use the traditional 3-ball/3-groove Renishaw design > or...? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Feral Engineer <theferalengin...@gmail.com> > > Sent: March 14, 2021 2:22 PM > > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Probe recommendations. > > > > I have a working relationship with emg precision out of the UK. I > > will be installing, testing and reviewing one of their ceramic face > > fixed tool setters on my YouTube channel soon. They just released a > > line of infrared probes, much like renishaw, marposs, heidenhain, m&h, etc. > > They will be releasing a wired and RF version soon as well. > > > > https://www.emgprecision.com/ifi-p4-touch-probe > > > > Phil T. > > The Feral Engineer > > > > Check out my LinuxCNC tutorials, machine builds and other antics at > > www.youtube.com/c/theferalengineer > > > > On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 2:15 PM andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > On Sun, 14 Mar 2021 at 17:13, Gene Heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > I wonder what the shipping may be, and from where? > > > > > > The .by in vers.by and the price in Belarusian Rubles rather > > > indicates Belarus. > > > > > > -- > > > atp > > > "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is > > > designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils > > > and lunatics." > > > — George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1912 > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Emc-users mailing list > > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Emc-users mailing list > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Emc-users mailing list > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
