{"id":8064,"date":"2015-05-28T20:58:41","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T18:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lukse.lt\/uzrasai\/?p=8064"},"modified":"2016-07-18T21:41:11","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T19:41:11","slug":"precise-steel-touch-probe-for-cnc-machines-routers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lukse.lt\/uzrasai\/2015-05-precise-steel-touch-probe-for-cnc-machines-routers\/","title":{"rendered":"Precision steel touch probe for CNC machines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IMG_4710_t\"<\/a>Starting new project – LP0018D – best in the class digitizing touch probe\/edge finder. After long research and many adjustments finally preparation is complete. Time to review first samples. Like all of my previous projects it is funded completely from my pocket, so should be reasonably priced and I am not rushed by crowdfunding bull*hit.<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/h2>\n

This touch probes is made of tempered steel and electroplated, reference surfaces are grinded after. If this is not enough, it is completely hermetic, and filled with special dielectric fluid (which also enhances contact, stops oxidation, …). And if this is still not enough – all contacts (pins, balls, springs, and PCB will be coated in gold at least). So if you don’t crash it – it will be immortal.<\/p>\n

For testing I have made metric 8mm shank. I it will be good enough for most of machinists, but in future if there will be demand I will introduce other accessories.<\/p>\n

At first let’s take a look at parts involved in this design. Did I mentioned – all parts are custom made from my carefully selected vendors\/manufacturers. To be precise 7 of them.<\/p>\n