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TP6 / TP6A / TP6H touch-trigger probes

Robust kinematic probes with M8 and autojoint mounting options

  • TP6 probe is an M8 thread mounted probe
  • TP6A has an integral autojoint for quick and repeatable probe changing
  • TP6H is a high force M8 thread mounted probe
  • Long stylus carrying capability
  • Robust probes with large overtravel and adjustable trigger force
  • M3 stylus mount
TP6 touch trigger probeTP6ATP6H touch trigger probe

Dimensions

TP6

TP6 - dimensions

TP6A

TP6A dimensions

NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in).

Specification


TP6* and TP6A*TP6H
Principal application

Robust universal DCC and manual CMMs

TP6A has an integral autojoint for fast probe exchange without requalification

As TP6 but with a higher spring force for longer styli
Sense directions5-axis: ±X, ±Y, +ZAs TP6
Unidirectional repeatability maximum (2σ μm) (at stylus tip)0.35 μm (0.000014 in)0.7 μm (0.000028 in)
Pre-travel variation 360° (XY plane)±1 μm (±0.00004 in)±1.4 μm (±0.000056 in)
Weight

TP6 56 g (1.98 oz)

TP6A 76 g (2.68 oz)

As TP6
Stylus rangeM3As TP6
Stylus force range (adjustable)0.11 N - 0.3 N0.29 N - 0.59 N
Stylus force (set by Renishaw)0.11 N - 0.13 N

Stylus overtravel (typical)

XY plane +Z-axis

±22°

5.5 mm (0.22 in) @ 0.11 N

2 mm (0.08 in) @ 0.3 N

Maximum extension on PH10 series
200 mm (7.87 in)As TP6
Mounting method

TP6 M8 thread

TP6A autojoint

As TP6
Suitable interface PI 7-3, PI 200-3, UCCAs TP6

* Above data applies to test conditions as follows:

  • Stylus length 21 mm (0.83 in)
  • Stylus velocity 480 mm/min (1.57 ft/min)
  • Stylus force 0.11 N - 0.13 N

Part number
TP6 probe sensor kits
TP6 probe
A-1039-0001
TP6H (high force) probe
A-1039-6356
TP6A (autojointed ) probeA-1039-0028