Newbie- Renishaw probe

[inertialabs]

I just bought a used VF 3 SS with the Renishaw probe SYS but the manual does not cover anything for the probe or toolsetter. Could someone point me to where I can read up on the system

Thanks

[GaryCorlew]

There is a thread on here about them do a search. I run 2 vf4's and a vf11 all with the probes.. I love them!!. to get to the macro's to use the probe go into a program hit edit then program conversion three times then hit f2 this will bring up a menu scroll down to 9996 hit write/enter and you can look at the probing macros and use them, if I remember it I can bring home the papers that come with the probe and send them to you. But there is not much there to read I think its about three or four pages. I just started using them without reading anything, they are mostly self explanitory once you select one, just read the screen and it will tell you where you need to be with the probe in relation to the part. This is assuming the probe is properly calibrated.

[inertialabs]

I would appreciate any paperwork you have if it is not to much trouble.

I have been playing with it and it does appear to be pretty straight foreword but I would hate to do something dumb and mess it up.

Is the calibration process very difficult ?

Thanks

[GaryCorlew]

Calibration is fairly easy, I read your other post. It sounds like you did not probe the top of the part, if you did then your calibration is way off. If you did not probe the top of your part then bring your macro's back up select the top one(hi light bar on it and hit write/enter) then arrow right three times and down once, this is the macro for probing the top of your part hit write/enter a menu will pop up asking where to send it to, send it to mdi. Get the probe in the spindle, hand jog the probe down to within about .400 of the top of the part. go back into mdi hit cycle start the probe should come down and touch off three times. The machine now knows where the top of the part is. Now create a program with an end mill in it and have it machine about .005 off the top. You do know how to program right? <-- I'm just asking not being a smart a** when you run the program run your rapid at 5% just to be safe put a finger right over the feed hold button!! if it machines any off the top then you know it is calibrated closer than that and you good to go.

[inertialabs]

We were able to calibrate the probe with the tool checker, but when we went to set the Z of the work with the probe (in tool 1) it changes the probe out for tool 24? Dont know where it is getting this from, it seems to be in the EASYCHECK subroutine that it wants the probe to be in tool 24. Any ideas?

Is there a pointer to some documentation on the Renishaw tools as they are set up in the Haas controller?

[HelicopterJohn]

I have attached a Microsoft Word file that may be of some use to you. Use at your own risk as I am a newbie but have the Renishaw Wireless Probe and Tool setter. Just some notes I kept to help me from time to time.

John

[inertialabs]

That is super helpful having a good description of the probing procedures.

You don't happen to have the doc's for the calibration procedures do you ?

Thanks

[mccord3576]

I have been using my probe for about 6 months and wouldn't ever want to work without it. I was in the same situation though, having to figure it all out myself. Here is a link to this forum that helped me:

http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread...353#post416353

I also have a pdf of all the macros for the probe along with the variables and settings that are required. I called Renishaw and their tech emailed it to me I can send it if you want, just email me. My advice would be to call tech support, they are usually very helpful. You could also call your local HAAS dealer.

[inertialabs]

Thanks I did read through that thread and it was helpful, I also got Haas to send me the book on it witch also helped quite a bit as well.

[GaryCorlew]

Originally Posted by inertialabs I would appreciate any paperwork you have if it is not to much trouble. I have been playing with it and it does appear to be pretty straight foreword but I would hate to do something dumb and mess it up. Is the calibration process very difficult ? Thanks

Sorry for the delay Here is what came with the vf11

[inertialabs]

Thanks for your help, I seem to have the basics figured out but it is always great to be able to look at the manual when you need answers.

[HMW1]

The attached pdf provides more information on the use of a Renishaw probe with the WIPS system than given in the Haas quick start guide.