One of the main issues in the production area using lathes or turning centers is caused by scrap parts due to wrong machining. One of the way’s to avoid scrap is to know how the workpiece is fixed on the spindle (the real position with respect to machine axes) and also to measure / inspect the work piece after the machining process. To perform this kind of check, it is necessary for the machine to be equipped with part probing systems: Touch probes.
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