is it possible to program/operate using the scaning function (linear/patch/perimeter) with a TP20 probe? And if so does it actually drag the probe or take single points? and is it worth using it for a large surface or should i stick to single points? Thanks.
TP20 is a touch trigger probe so it is not a scanning probe (one that drags along a surface).
If you have CAD available scanning is good to use and is very efficient in my opinion
I uses linear scans and perimeter scans daily.
How much point density you use has a huge impact on time through and at times points work well. But when I am following a perimeter with odd geometry especially curves and surfaces or flat areas with projected features or features cut out. Following the geometry and avoiding areas work well. A true benefit is updated or change to a scan. F9 scan make change , regenerate done. If you have 15 points that make up that scan now you have to do that 15 times. That is a small short scan example. Scanning has it's own issues here and there as well as I have had issues with CAD surfaces not playing well. I have had to integrate points with scans to get the coverage desired.
Like everything in this job it is a tool to use and works well and effectively when used in the correct circumstances.
There are often times when I could do it this way or that way. How many points do you use is a common question. FCF callout and accuracy desired along with manufacturing methods as well as throughput time and other conversations with engineering and customers drive all of these.
TP20 is a touch trigger probe so it is not a scanning probe (one that drags along a surface).
If you have CAD available scanning is good to use and is very efficient in my opinion
I uses linear scans and perimeter scans daily.
How much point density you use has a huge impact on time through and at times points work well. But when I am following a perimeter with odd geometry especially curves and surfaces or flat areas with projected features or features cut out. Following the geometry and avoiding areas work well. A true benefit is updated or change to a scan. F9 scan make change , regenerate done. If you have 15 points that make up that scan now you have to do that 15 times. That is a small short scan example. Scanning has it's own issues here and there as well as I have had issues with CAD surfaces not playing well. I have had to integrate points with scans to get the coverage desired.
Like everything in this job it is a tool to use and works well and effectively when used in the correct circumstances.
There are often times when I could do it this way or that way. How many points do you use is a common question. FCF callout and accuracy desired along with manufacturing methods as well as throughput time and other conversations with engineering and customers drive all of these.
