edgefinder

[basswakr]

i am looking for an electronic edgefinder that will work any material
i cut wood & plastic
any ideas?
thx
mike

[CNCRim]

Check MSC catalog, normally Electric edgefinder work with metal ...... 'cause it need ground to trip the light. But I think they also have electric edgefinder with a spring load and claim work with any material but it's expensive you are talking $200 plus.

[basswakr]

i checked they said they didn't have one
any more ideas?

thx
mike

[mactec54]

Hi basswakr

There is a laser that you can use I don't have the spec but they are in the home machinist magazine

Found it http://www.lasercenteredgefinder.com/

[BobWarfield]

Those kind of lasers are just visual, and not so accurate as a regular edgefinder.

I'd go with a 3D probe. The actually require the motion to move the tip to register the edge, so will work with materials that don't conduct electricity.

I got one like the one in this thread:

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/ind...ic,5004.0.html

Haven't had a chance to play with it yet, but it was very well made for the price.

Best,

BW

[sambo67]

What's the issue with a standard edge finder ? If used correctly it will get you real close. If you need it closer you can always sweep edge with an indicator. Takes more time but very accurate.

[basswakr]

there is no issue with reg. edgefinder
the electronic will be much faster & easier.
i ordered the probe that bob suggested &
will let u know how it works .

thx for all your help guys

mike