[HelicopterJohn]

I have just received my new HAAS TM-1P that is equipped with the Renishaw Wireless Probing and Wireless Tool Setting option.

The HAAS technician has not be here to do the startup yet.

In looking at the table the tool setter platform is mounted approximately 12 inches inward from the right end of the table. I have attached some photos for your review. Also note where the optical sensor is mounted on the back of the cabinet that communicates with the probe and tool setter.

One thing that came to my mind in looking at the position the tool setter is mounted is having “maximum use” of the table for mounting vises, plates for fixtures (in case they extend beyond the end of the vise) and still have adequate room for setting tools. I know you only have 30 inches of X travel, so maybe the tool setter is already mounted as close to the end of the table as possible and allow adequate movement of the table during tool setting operations. The cycle time is not that big of deal for me as I am not in high production mode.

I was wondering if the tool setter could be moved closer to the end of the table to make more room available for mounting vises, fixtures etc.

Anyone else out there have this option on the TM or other series HAAS machine, and if so I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on placement of the tool setter.

Thanks in advance for your help.

John