The probes provide uni-directional repeatability of 1µm (0.00004") and feature a proven eyelid protection system prevents entry of swarf and chips that could damage probe internals.

Renishaw's (Hoffman Estates, IL) new RLP40 and OLP40 lathe inspection probes offer a choice of signal transmission technologies – radio or optical – to make part set-up and inspection on turning centers accurate, simple and reliable. Measuring just 40 mm (1.57 in) in diameter and 58.3 mm (2.30 in) long, the probes provide uni-directional repeatability of 1µm (0.00004") and feature:

• Hardened and sealed designs to IPX8 to withstand the extreme environments typical of lathes and turning centers.
• A proven eyelid protection system prevents entry of swarf and chips that could damage probe internals.
• A frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission that pairs with the standard Renishaw Radio Machine Interface (RMI) (RLP40).
• A 2.4GHz frequency band (RLP40’s).
• Optical transmission for high resistance to light interference (OLP40).
• A 360-degree transmission systems that allows the probe to operate in any orientation (OLP40).
• A wide range of shanks are available, including parallel and tapered designs, for maximum flexibility when mounting the probes in a lathe or turning center turret.

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