Relating Multiple Probes

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Relating Multiple Probes
If multiple probes are being used within a single program, such that
the data must relate across all measurements, it is important that
the probe calibrations relate properly to each other.

Example:
All probes and tip angles must relate.

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Instructions for Calibrating Multiple Probes
Designate one tip of one probe to be the Master Tip. This could be any tip; however it
is typically at A=0 / B=0 and is short, stiff and robust. In this example, the 2x20 tip at
A=0 / B=0 in slot 1 will be designated the master, since that is also the recommended
tip to calibrate the rack.

Ideally the Master Tip is not used for other Designate one tip angle of one
measurements, however it can be if probe to be the Master Tip.
necessary. Keep in mind though, if the
Master Tip gets damaged or replaced,
all probes in the rack must be
recalibrated.

PROBE 1 PROBE 2 PROBE 3 PROBE 4 PROBE 5 PROBE 6

A0B0 A0B0 A0B0 A0B0 A0B0 A0B0

A45B45 A90B-90 A45B0 A30B45 A15B-90
A90B90 A90B90 A45B90 A30B90 A15B90
A90B-90 A90B180 A45B180 A90B-90 A90B-90
A90B-45 A45B-90 A90B90
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Calibrating Multiple Probes
• The Master Tip is the only tip that would be
used to locate the calibration sphere.

• When calibrating the other probes (2 through

6), the “No” option MUST BE SELECTED.
All other
probes
• If the Qualification Sphere is moved, use the
master tip to re-find the sphere (Qual Sphere
Moved is Yes). The relationship between it and
the other probes has not changed so the other
probes do not otherwise need to be
recalibrated. Master Tip
Only

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Examples
Example 3
Example 1
Probe 5 was
If the Qualification Sphere Master Probe
crashed &
is replaced
is moved (or the machine replaced

rehomed), simply X X
recalibrate the master tip
with the Qual Sphere
Moved option set to Yes.
PROBE 1 PROBE 2 PROBE 3 PROBE 4 PROBE 5 PROBE 6
(The relationship between
it and the other probes has A0B0 A0B0 A0B0 A0B0 A0B0 A0B0
A45B45 A90B-90 A45B0 A30B45 A15B-90
not changed so the other A90B90 A90B90 A45B90 A30B90 A15B90
probes do not otherwise A90B-90 A90B180 A45B180 A90B-90 A90B-90
A90B-45 A45B-90 A90B180 A90B90
need to be recalibrated.)
Example 2
A new tip
angle is
added

Example Procedure

1 Master Probe is Replaced Recalibrate all probes

2 Add a new Tip Angle to an existing probe (Recalibrate the Master Tip*) and then the new Tip Angle

3 Probe 5 was crashed & replaced (Recalibrate the Master Tip*) and then Probe 5

* If CMM was rehomed or Sphere moved.

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Relating Multiple Probes

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