> -----Original Message----- > From: John Dammeyer [mailto:jo...@autoartisans.com] > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2020 1:03 AM > To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)' > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Tool presetter > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: N [mailto:nicklas.karlsso...@gmail.com] > > Sent: August-31-20 9:21 PM > > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Tool presetter > > > > > I have one of these. > > > Fowler 54-575-600 Electronic Edge Finder with Cylindrical Tip, 0.200" > Stylus, 1/2" Shank > > > > > > I use it with the Shumatech DRO to find edges or the center of something > round. The DRO-350 has a feature for that. Eventually > > I'll wire up a cable that can be sensed by LinuxCNC to detect the edge > automatically. > > > > Was also thinking about a cable, however need to connect it each time > otherwise tool changer will slowly turn it into a twisted cable. > > Expect they are more or less equally good as 3D taster but much cheaper. > > > Nicklas > > You make a good point. It should be possible to make some sort of holder > which fits around a TT mill holder shank. The holder could have a small Blue > Tooth Low Power module that signals contact. > > The issue might be response time. Or noise that delays the contact signal > long enough to break the probe.
It takes *VERY* little overtravel to destroy the tip of a small carbide endmill. I wouldn't consider touching off onto a plate lacking some sort of movement after contact with the endmill. _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
