just search cylinder or shank probes there are tons of threads on here explaining why. I think I even have a couple of threads myself on this subject. I use to check dovetail o ring grooves with a shank probe untill I realized the uncertainty of using them.
I'll look into that. Thanks.
EDIT: Ok, so I read through a couple "heated" threads about cylinder probes. I understand reason WHY they are inaccurate, but I think in my situation that doesn't apply. I only use the cylinder probe for checking threads that have a true position that needs an accurate diameter for MMC purposes. Typically at A0B0. I've also used the cylinder probe to check a sheetmetal part off the waterjet with some serious draft angles and large-ish tolerances. It was run on the CMM because the sheer amount of dimensions that needed to be checked.
just search cylinder or shank probes there are tons of threads on here explaining why. I think I even have a couple of threads myself on this subject. I use to check dovetail o ring grooves with a shank probe untill I realized the uncertainty of using them.
I'll look into that. Thanks.
EDIT: Ok, so I read through a couple "heated" threads about cylinder probes. I understand reason WHY they are inaccurate, but I think in my situation that doesn't apply. I only use the cylinder probe for checking threads that have a true position that needs an accurate diameter for MMC purposes. Typically at A0B0. I've also used the cylinder probe to check a sheetmetal part off the waterjet with some serious draft angles and large-ish tolerances. It was run on the CMM because the sheer amount of dimensions that needed to be checked.
