RENISHAW INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S SMALLEST WIRELESS PROBE FOR MACHINE TOOLS

Renishaw has introduced a miniature radio transmission spindle probe for automated workpiece inspection and job set-up in small machining centres.

As well as its miniature size, the RMP24-micro also delivers market-leading metrology performance for a wireless probe in this size category. With measurement repeatability of 0.35 micron 2σ and low trigger forces, it is ideally suited to compact machines manufacturing high-value, high-precision components, such as those found in the medical, watchmaking and micro-mechanics industries.

RMP24-micro utilises Renishaw's updated radio transmission protocol to communicate with the machine tool controller – via the RMI-QE radio interface. With an operating range of up to 5 metres, it employs a 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) protocol, which is industry-proven and compliant with radio regulations worldwide. FHSS technology enables both the probe and interface to jump from channel-to-channel while maintaining communication, allowing the probing system to operate alongside other radio sources such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth^® and microwaves. This is not the case for other protocols which may require manual intervention to operate in the same environment.



Size comaparison of Renishaw machine tool probes with radio transmission (past and present)

Renishaw's precision measurement and process control technologies, like the RMP24-micro, enable productive and sustainable manufacturing. They can predict, identify, and correct process errors before they happen. This helps eliminate scrap and, in turn, reduces the wasted energy, time and materials involved in producing those scrap components.

To find out more about the RMP24-micro, visit Renishaw at EMO Hannover, Germany (18th – 23rd September 2023, stand B32 hall 6).