About Measurement Tools
The ability to measure tool height off-line greatly improves the machinist’s efficiency. Whether replacing a broken tool in the middle of a process, using the tool compensation table of a CNC controller, or just switching tools in a manual process, off-line tool measurement is a great aid to the machinist.
The design of TTS allows a quick and accurate measurement with a height gauge. By comparison, the vertical position of R8 and most other taper systems is controlled at the taper. Any taper tool holder requires a specialized taper adapter for off-line tool measurement.
Tool measurement is a simple matter of setting the tool into the measuring fixture and recording the height. It is best to use a surface plate to ensure an accurate measurement. If you don’t have a measurement fixture, simply place the tool holder between two standard 1-2-3 blocks, resting the ground surface of the shoulder on the surface of the blocks. Never measure with the tool holder standing directly on the surface plate. The end of the tool holder is not ground and will not be a precision reference. Always measure referencing against the shoulder of the tool holder.
Always measure all tools using the same technique. If you have a measurement fixture, use it for all tools. If you use 1-2-3 blocks, use the same height for all tools. This will normally be the 2” side of a 1-2-3 block. If you mix techniques then some tools will be off by the difference in height between the measurement fixture and the 1-2-3 block.
TTS Measurement Fixture (30140)Precision ground riser allows easy off-line tool measurement with a height gauge. |
$27.85
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Small Surface Plate (30139)Granite surface plate. Meets Grade 'B' tool room standards (0.0002" flatness). |
$22.30
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8" Dial Height Gauge (30138)Stainless steel dial height gauge. 0.001" graduations. |
$80.25
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12” Professional Grade Digital Height Gauge (31700) |
Was:$225.00
Now:$148.00  |
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TTS Touch Tool Fixture Only (31278)The touch tool allows you to set your work offset (ie: touch off) with excellent accuracy and without the risk of colliding a tool with the work. This fixture only version allows you to mount your own indicator. |
$28.89
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TTS Touch Tool w/Mechanical Indicator (31283)The touch tool allows you to set your work offset (ie: touch off) with excellent accuracy and without the risk of colliding a tool with the work. This model comes complete with mechanical indicator and a wooden storage box. |
$46.39
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TTS Touch Tool w/Digital Indicator (31284)The touch tool allows you to set your work offset (ie: touch off) with excellent accuracy and without the risk of colliding a tool with the work. The digital model is the most accurate and easiest to use. |
$74.89
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