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Old 06-05-2011, 02:23 PM
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Touch probes 101!

I would like to purchase a touch probe fairly soon for my cnc machine using mach 3.

I found the "touch probe" plugin for mach below: It does state "may not work with newer versions of mach". I have the newest version..
ArtSoft USA - Plugins

So basically im asking who has a really good affordable touch probe that uses mach 3? Also what do you use to convert the points to a solid model.

I have solidworks 2011, and access to solidcam and mastercam, along with cambam.

I may need a short "101" intro on how this whole operation works.

Deskcnc probe:
Desk CNC from IMService

cnc4pc.com probe:
CNC4PC

Shark Probe:
CNC Shark Touch Probe - Rockler Woodworking Tools

The shark probe is the most expensive but when used with there software it converts and smooths the entire model to a .stl and then claims it can immediately cut when it just probed. Sounds awesome but $600 for probe and software is $$$$.

Anyways, let me know! I would like to be able to "reverse engineer" some parts and also use it to just setup up jigs, zero x,y,z on work pieces, etc.
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Old 06-05-2011, 04:02 PM
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DeskCNC TP-100 Is roughly $325
Probe - TP100 Probe

cnc4pc.com probe $125
CNC4PC

Shark $299
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22582

I could almost buy 3 of the cnc4pc probes for the price of one Tp-100, or shark. Same quality?
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Originally Posted by diyengineer View Post
I would like to purchase a touch probe fairly soon for my cnc machine using mach 3.

I found the "touch probe" plugin for mach below: It does state "may not work with newer versions of mach". I have the newest version..
ArtSoft USA - Plugins

So basically im asking who has a really good affordable touch probe that uses mach 3? Also what do you use to convert the points to a solid model.

I have solidworks 2011, and access to solidcam and mastercam, along with cambam.

I may need a short "101" intro on how this whole operation works.

Deskcnc probe:
Desk CNC from IMService

cnc4pc.com probe:
CNC4PC

Shark Probe:
CNC Shark Touch Probe - Rockler Woodworking Tools

The shark probe is the most expensive but when used with there software it converts and smooths the entire model to a .stl and then claims it can immediately cut when it just probed. Sounds awesome but $600 for probe and software is $$$$.

Anyways, let me know! I would like to be able to "reverse engineer" some parts and also use it to just setup up jigs, zero x,y,z on work pieces, etc.
you can find probes on e-bay for around 225.00 ea
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you can find probes on e-bay for around 225.00 ea
you can find them at http://cgi.ebay.com/TOOL-PRESETTER-C...N-TOUCH-PROBE-
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Thank you! The link expired but i searched, tool setter and touch probe and found it.

So @ $225 dollars what is the advantage of that unit compared to the the cnc4pc.com unit at almost half the price? Possibly a bit more quality materials, and engineering?
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Originally Posted by diyengineer View Post
Thank you! The link expired but i searched, tool setter and touch probe and found it.

So @ $225 dollars what is the advantage of that unit compared to the the cnc4pc.com unit at almost half the price? Possibly a bit more quality materials, and engineering?
You might look at this one. $125 + shipping.

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Assuming the DeskCNC and the Ebay are the same, or at least have interchangeable parts, getting replacement/different size probes for it should be easier than for the CNC4PC one.
Plus, ruby tip is generally preferable.
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Originally Posted by vicrider View Post
You might look at this one. $125 + shipping.

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That probe is the same probe that cnc4pc.com retails.
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Originally Posted by skrubol View Post
Assuming the DeskCNC and the Ebay are the same, or at least have interchangeable parts, getting replacement/different size probes for it should be easier than for the CNC4PC one.
Plus, ruby tip is generally preferable.
Very true. Whats the deal with the ruby tip?
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Touch probes for sale
aminear@wyomingwireless.com
$125
has any got one of these are they any good
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Originally Posted by daniellyall View Post
Touch probes for sale
aminear@wyomingwireless.com
$125
has any got one of these are they any good

I just purchased one, but from his retailer cnc4pc.com
Havent used it yet, but its well made.
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Check out the Tormach passive probe. I just purchased one and it's very good for the money IMHO. I have no affiliation but a happy customer

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