DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH

The TS workpiece touch probes fromHEIDENHAIN help you perform setup, measuring and inspection functions directly on the machine tool. The stylus of a TS touch trigger probe is defl ected upon contact with a workpiece surface. At that moment the TS generates a trigger signal that is transmitted either by cable, an infrared or radio beam to the control. The control simultaneously saves the actual position values as measured by the machine axis encoders, and uses this information for further processing. HEIDENHAIN touch probes are available in various versions for workpiece measurement on machining centers, milling, drilling, boring machines and CNC lathes.

The TS workpiece touch probes from HEIDENHAIN help you perform setup, measuring and inspection functions directly on the machine tool. The stylus of a TS touch trigger probe is defl ected upon contact with a workpiece surface. At that moment the TS generates a trigger signal that is transmitted either by cable, an infrared or radio beam to the control. The control simultaneously saves the actual position values as measured by the machine axis encoders, and uses this information for further processing.

Wireless signal transmission The signals are transmitted from wireless touch probes to the SE transmitter/receiver unit via • radio or infrared for the TS 460, • infrared for the TS 444, TS 642, TS 740. This makes these touch probes ideal for use on machines with automatic tool changers. The following transmitter/receiver units are available: • SE 660 for radio and infrared transmission; shared SE for TS 460 and TT 460 • SE 540 only for infrared transmission, for integration in the spindle head • SE 642 only for infrared transmission, shared SE for TS and TT The SE 660 communicates with the TS 460 and TT 460. The SE 540 and SE 642 can be used in any combination with the TS 4xx, TS 642 and TS 740 touch probes.

HEIDENHAIN angle encoders with integral bearing are characterized in particular by very high system accuracy. The integral bearing in the encoders eliminates any effect on measuring accuracy from the bearing of the machine components. The integrated stator coupling in the RCN/RON/ECN series encoders guarantees lowest possible error from the effect of tolerances in the shaft coupling. All angle encoders with integral bearings feature shaft seals that ensure resistance to contamination (IP64 protection). These encoders enjoy an entire spectrum of possible applications in machine tools, measuring machines, telescopes, printing machines and many other areas. Incremental measuring method Large hollow shaft diameter (up to 60 mm) Integrated stator coupling Compact size for limited installation space System accuracy includes the deviation caused by the shaft connection Outstanding dynamic response Simple installation Typical field of application: Rotary tables Swivel heads

HEIDENHAIN angle encoders with integral bearing are characterized in particular by very high system accuracy. The integral bearing in the encoders eliminates any effect on measuring accuracy from the bearing of the machine components. The integrated stator coupling in the RCN/RON/ECN series encoders guarantees lowest possible error from the effect of tolerances in the shaft coupling. All angle encoders with integral bearings feature shaft seals that ensure resistance to contamination (IP64 protection). These encoders enjoy an entire spectrum of possible applications in machine tools, measuring machines, telescopes, printing machines and many other areas. Absolute measuring method Hollow shaft diameter (up to 50 mm) Integrated stator coupling Simple installation Typical field of application: Rotational axes with reduced accuracy requirements

Angle encoder modules from HEIDENHAIN are combinations of angle encoders and high-precision bearings that are optimally adjusted to each other. They are characterized by their high degree of measuring and bearing accuracy, their very high resolution, and the highest degree of repeatability. The low starting torque permits smooth motions. Due to their design as completely specified and tested composite components, handling and installation is very simple.

The robust ERM modular magnetic encoders are especially suited for use in production machines. Their large available inside diameters, their small dimensions and the compact design predestine them for C axis on lathes / Rotary and tilting tables. For years, the ERMs have been the preferred encoders for C axes on lathes. Besides their high resistance to contamination, the large inside diameters are also important to allow bar material to be machined without limitations. Because of this design arrangement, the graduation of the ERM is usually on a much larger diameter than the workpiece. Position errors of the encoder therefore affect workpiece accuracy to a correspondingly reduced degree.

ACANTO Highlights: - Absolute measuring method - Protection up to IP67 - Online diagnostics - Serial data transmission with CRC Absolute measuring method - Position value is available immediately after switch-on - No counting errors - No reference runs necessary, because the measured value is always available Compact design - Station width of 15 mm EnDat 2.2 interface - Additional data on the status of the length gauge is available (diagnostics, warnings, alarms) - Serial data transmission with CRC Length gauges from HEIDENHAIN provide high accuracy over the entire measuring range, are mechanically robust, and can be used in a great variety of applications. They can be deployed in a wide range of applications: They are well-suited for production metrology, multipoint inspection stations, measuring equipment monitoring, and for use as position measuring devices.

METRO highlights: - High accuracy - High repeatability - Various gauging force variants - Long measuring ranges of up to 100 mm High accuracy - System accuracy of ±0.2 µm High repeatability - Repeatability is typically < 0.03 µm for a measuring range of 12 mm ZERODUR scale - Scale expansion is close to 0 ppm/K at between 0 °C and 50 °C Actuation by cable-type lifter - Defined velocity of the plunger - No counting errors - Precision mechanics - Ball-bearing guide with low friction - High-precision measuring loop Length gauges from HEIDENHAIN provide high accuracy over the entire measuring range, are mechanically robust, and can be used in a great variety of applications. They can be deployed in a wide range of applications: They are well-suited for production metrology, multipoint inspection stations, measuring equipment monitoring, and for use as position measuring devices.

CERTO Highlights: - High degree of protection - Compact design - Ball-bearing guide High degree of protection - Protection up to IP67 Compact design - Station width of 13 mm Ball-bearing guide - Ball-bearing guide with low friction - High-precision measuring loop - Rugged design Length gauges from HEIDENHAIN provide high accuracy over the entire measuring range, are mechanically robust, and can be used in a great variety of applications. They can be deployed in a wide range of applications: They are well-suited for production metrology, multipoint inspection stations, measuring equipment monitoring, and for use as position measuring devices.