Enabling the automatic exchange of sensors within part programs, Senmation is designed to make programming easier while maximising machine uptime. The upgraded version adds the HP-S-X5 HD (heavy duty) analogue scanning probe to the Senmation toolset, in addition to the existing offer of scanning, optical and vision sensors.
Accepting styli of up to 800 mm and 650 g, HP-S-X5 HD is said to provide better part accessibility and will enable Senmation to handle the Profiler R tactile roughness sensor in the near future.
Senmation uses a mechanical loading system to engage the sensor, without the need for operator intervention. A built-in probe identification system recognises the sensor and checks its status, so there is no need to recalibrate between exchanges.
