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TS 642 Universal Touch Probe Replacement

July 13, 2016

Just one wrong swivel and it's done: The touch probe collides badly with the workpiece or the chuck. To ensure that such a collision no longer leads to a prolonged machine standstill, HEIDENHAIN offers the TS 642, a universal replacement for the touch probes of HEIDENHAIN’s TS 6xx series.

If the collision happens with one of HEIDENHAIN’s known touch probes (TS 640, TS 641, TS 649 or TS 632), the TS 642 is available as a universal replacement. This universal probe reduces the customers' stocking of spare parts because it can replace all the touch probes of the TS 6xx series. So only one model has to be in stock.

Furthermore, the original transceiver can remain in the machine and all the original cables can also be used. Even the styluses are compatible. Probe replacement is therefore fast and uncomplicated. After an exchange, the existing taper shank can continue to be used. 

The properties of the TS 642 correspond essentially to those of the known touch probes but with added extras:

  • The latest sensor technology with a service life of at least 5 million probes.
  • Integrated workpiece cleaning jets functioning with air or coolant.
  • Longer battery life and flexible usage of various batteries
  • Large infrared range up to 7 m with wide transmission angle

Related Glossary Terms

  • chuck

    chuck

    Workholding device that affixes to a mill, lathe or drill-press spindle. It holds a tool or workpiece by one end, allowing it to be rotated. May also be fitted to the machine table to hold a workpiece. Two or more adjustable jaws actually hold the tool or part. May be actuated manually, pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically. See collet.

  • coolant

    coolant

    Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.

  • shank

    shank

    Main body of a tool; the portion of a drill or similar end-held tool that fits into a collet, chuck or similar mounting device.