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DP-4 Probing Package for M-Series Controls

Centroid's state-of-the-art DP-4 touch probe features new technology that makes it more accurate and more reliable than competing probes on the market. With it's all-surface ruby-tipped stylus, the DP-4 can be used with any rigid material. Probing automatically finds hole centers, part corners and tool heights. Eliminate the need for center finders and dial indicators when establishing your work coordinate system. Setup Parts Faster! Probing is designed for small job and production shops that need to setup, cut, and remove parts from the machine as quickly as possible. When time is a constraint, Probing proves its effectiveness. Let Centroid's 20-plus years of experience serving the CNC industry work for you!

 

 

 

Actual Setup Times:

  • Manual, 7 min.
  • Probing, 1 min.
A recent test was performed on the part shown above using an M-400 equipped mill and a Centroid DP-4 probe. With the probe and the boss probing cycle, the total setup time was reduced to nearly one-sixth!
Centroid DP-4
Centroid's DP-4 all-surface touch probe can probe any rigid surface. The DP-4 comes with a ruby-tipped carbide stylus and a protective case. This patented, made-in-USA probe is highly accurate and outperforms other more-expensive probes on the market.

Reduced Setup Times
Probing will determine dimensions from a sample part for use in machining a duplicate, all on the same mill.

End Manual Part Setup
End the constant struggle to setup each part. Let the probe seek out your coordinate offsets for you. Simply place the part into the fixture. Move the probe near the desired location. Enter Part Setup and press AUTO. Follow the directions on screen and the probe will find the part location.

Automatically Find Centers/Corners
Locate the centers and corners of Bores, Bosses, Slots, and Webs. Six Probing cycles allow you to find these positions at the touch of a button. Place the probe into the machine. Enter the Probing cycles screen. Select the appropriate cycle. Follow the directions on-screen. It's simple. No special codes. No hassle.

 

Probing Cycles

Can you find the center of a bore in 10 seconds or less? Probing can!

Probing cycles reduce setup time.

Automatically find the locations of bores, bosses, slots and webs. Locate corners and edges of your part or fixture. Easy operation with graphical menus show you how.

Bore

Boss

Single Axis

Slot

Web

Inside/Outside Corner

 

DP-4: Probing Package includes DP-4 stylus and probing cycles . . . . . . Order Part # 10405

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