Passive Probe

About the Passive Probe

The passive probe is suitable for hobby or occassional probing.  It is simple in design and uses a normally-closed sensing logic.

Probe Sense Logic Normally Closed
Deviation of tip from ideal sphere

Nominal: 0.118" (3.0mm)
Tolerance: +/-0.0005" (0.013mm)
Swing Arm Return Positon Repeatability +/-0.00005" (0.0013mm)
Positional Tolerance of tip +/-0.00005" (0.0013mm)
Trigger Force (Nominal at stylus tip) +/-0.00005" (0.0013mm)
Stylus Compatability X,Y: 1.6-2.5 oz (45-78 g)
+Z: 20.1 oz (570 g)
Electrical Protection Classification IP 66
Spindle Mount System

10mm shank diameter. Recommended Holders:

  • Low Profile 10mm TTS holder (PN32018)
  • ER Collet Holder with 10mm collet.
Overtravel displacement X,Y: 15° from normal
+Z: 0.1969" (5mm)

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Documents

All TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Documents

05/03/12 - U10044M: Tormach Tooling System Manual (844 kb)
Product Manual for the Tormach Tooling System.
03/29/12 - TD10088: Passive Probe Installation Instructions (125 kb)
Instructions for how to configure your PCNC mill to use with the Tormach Passive Probe.
03/19/12 - DS10000: TTS Electronics Datasheet (302 kb)
TTS Electronics Datasheet

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Manuals

05/03/12 - U10044M: Tormach Tooling System Manual (844 kb)
Product Manual for the Tormach Tooling System.

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Datasheets

03/19/12 - DS10000: TTS Electronics Datasheet (302 kb)
TTS Electronics Datasheet

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Technical Documents

03/29/12 - TD10088: Passive Probe Installation Instructions (125 kb)
Instructions for how to configure your PCNC mill to use with the Tormach Passive Probe.

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Drawings

No documents available at this time.

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter Service Bulletins

No documents available at this time.

TTS - Touch Probes and Tool Setter General Policies

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