News | March 20, 2000

CMM Touch Trigger Probes for Myriad Applications

Source: Fred V. Fowler Co., Inc.

Small size and rugged construction give the P1-5A probe from Fred V. Fowler Co. application versatility. Designed for probing tasks on most CMMs, this 5-axis touch trigger probe offers 0.5 µm repeatability, employs a stylus force of 9 grams, and can operate five axes: ±X, ±Y, +Z, and travel over Z + 5.0 mm.

This universal probe comes with an M8 thread, which enables it to be used on almost any probe body. In addition, the plug-and-play device will accept any M2 probe styli. Also included is industry-standard TTP output.

Other features and specifications include:

• deviation: ±1 µm
• repeatability: 0.5 µm
• over travel: XY ±15°, +3.0 mm
• dimensions: OD: 20 mm, length: 22 mm
• supplied in molded storage case

Booth 615
Fred V. Fowler Co., Inc., 66 Rowe St., Newton, MA 02466. Tel: 800-788-2353; Fax: 617-332-4137.

Edited by Nancy Katz