Measuring probes: Precise measuring of workpieces and machines
The styli from dk FIXIERSYSTEME are precise sensors with which accurate workpiece measurements down to the µ-range are possible. The functional principle of the probes consists of styli contacting the workpiece surfaces. Tactile probes, i.e. measuring styli that use a tactile sense to touch the surface of workpieces point by point, are mainly used to measure height, thickness or curvature. An analogue probe measures a product in a scanning process. Data acquisition is done by moving the stylus bead over the surface of the object in a tactile manner using a coordinate measuring machine. Compared to digital probes, this has the advantage that more measuring points can be recorded in the shortest time and a higher resolution is achieved.
Diamond Coated Styli
M2 styli
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M3 styli
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M4 styli
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M5 styli
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We offer a wide and intelligent system of coordinated measuring elements to provide a suitable probe solution for each of your workpieces. In addition to various styli, our probe system also has stylus shafts, joints and adapters as well as holders for star styli.
Ball styli:
Our ball styli are probe tips which are glued or soldered on and available in various materials. As standard, ruby balls with a low specific density are used. Zirconia/Ceramic, on the other hand, is used for intensive scanning of cast iron surfaces and is ideal for abrasive surfaces. Silicon nitride balls do not attract aluminium, which results in less material build-up on the stylus ball. This material is therefore mainly used for measuring aluminium workpieces. Our innovative diamond-coated stylus balls are low wearing, guaranteeing a long service life. With these nano-crystalline DC balls, extremely hard, very rough, abrasive and sharp surfaces can be tactilely measured.
Styli Shafts:
The stylus shaft can be a solid pin or a tube, depending on the measuring task. We offer carbide, carbon fibre or ceramic as the basic material. For standard applications with high rigidity and in measuring rooms with stable ambient temperatures, we recommend the carbide version. Carbon fibre styli shafts have a coefficient of expansion of almost zero, yet they are very light and especially in demand for applications requiring a long stylus.
Holders:
Our holders are made of stainless steel and are available with M2, M3, M4 or M5 threads.
Accessories:
We offer stainless steel, carbon fibre/ceramic or titanium extensions as accessories. We also have a wide range of joints, holders and adapters. For more information on our accessories, take a look in our stylus brochure.
If you have special requirements not covered by our extensive range of styli, we can work with you to find an optimum solution tailored to your products and processes.
Applications for our measuring sensors
Measuring styli from dk can be used for a wide variety of measuring and monitoring tasks. This includes, among other things, the measurement of distances, single points, depth and width as well as outer and inner diameters. In addition, styli can be used to measure the circular runout, the perpendicularity, to maintain the manufacturing tolerance and to check for machining errors on the workpiece.
Advantages of measuring probes
Our probes are not only suitable for efficient measurements in harsh conditions, but also offer you many other advantages compared to other measuring probes:
– Rapid measuring and probing speed
– Accurate measurements
– Minimising deviations
– Flexible technology for complex measurement processes
– Robust quality and long service life
– Perfectly coordinated series of accessories
Direct advice from the probe manufacturer
Tactile or optical probes? Are you not sure which measuring component is best suited to your application? You can contact us at any time and we will be happy to answer your questions about probes and styli. We will be happy to advise you personally under +49 (0) 7121 90 97 10 or send us an email to: info@dk-fixiersysteme.de
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