Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?
Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?
(OP)
I'd like to measure a complex-curved part in specific locations (I can write a seperate pgm for that) while the part is still on the CNC table. Our CNC machine has an auto-tool changer. I'm imagining a measurement device (dial indicator?) installed in one of the tool positions so that the final step of the program will grabs the dial indicator and measure the part at 6 pre-programmed locations.
I've seen "touch probes" while searching the net, but these units seem too complex for what I want to do.
I want to make the process more efficient and accurate by eliminating hand-measuring by operators.
Does such a "tool" exist?
Thanks.
I've seen "touch probes" while searching the net, but these units seem too complex for what I want to do.
I want to make the process more efficient and accurate by eliminating hand-measuring by operators.
Does such a "tool" exist?
Thanks.






RE: Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?
indicator, but you will still need an operator on hand to record the measurements.
Guy G.
Mechanical Designer/Drafter
Tucson AZ.
RE: Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)
RE: Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?
I thought about that: having a custom collet made and simply attaching a standard dial indicator to it.
I was just hoping that there was an existing sort of tool.
Sorry I couldn't fin a more appropriate forum to post this question. I am using Solidworks though :)
RE: Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?
Matt
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
http://sw.fcsuper.com/index.php
RE: Can I install a dial indicator into a CNC spindle?