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Probing glossary and terminology

Generic and Renishaw-specific machine tool metrology terminology for definitions, explanations and clarification.

What is a probe?

A brief explanation of probing.

What is a probe?
Probe transmission technology

The difference between optical and radio transmission systems.

Probe transmission technology
Inspection probe technology

A guide to kinematic resistive and strain gauge probing technologies.

Inspection probe technology

Tool setting technology

Information on tool setting systems.

Tool setting technology
RENGAGE™ technology

Exceptional performance, reliability and durability.

RENGAGE™ technology
Trigger Logic™

The Trigger Logic™ is the process of configuring a Renishaw machine tool probe.

Trigger Logic™