The KP-3 is now available on the website for sale! here is the link to get yours today at this introductory pricing!
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... probe.html
Unboxing video
Marty's KP-3 Setup video.
Old post...
i decided to leak some photos and info of one of the new products we have been working on...
The new probe is a 3 axis Kinematic Touch Probe that is Made in the USA.
Designed and built by Centroid in Pennsylvania by master machinists that have been building probes for 25 years.
This new probe is designed to provide un-matched performance in its price range which will allow the DIY CNC builder access to a Machine Tool Touch Probe that works well and is trouble free at an affordable price.
Having been thoroughly tested and passed our rigorous in house testing, the new probe is in beta testing with several of our core beta test members and we expect to open up the website to public orders in about 6 weeks or so as we ramp up production. The new probe is made on our very own in house CNC machine tools (running Centroid CNC controls of course). One of the key machines used in production is a Hardinge CHNC super precision lathe that allows us to maintain the precision level parts needed to make the new probe. The new probe will be sold as a kit that includes an internal and external cable, the internal cable as the name implies goes inside the electrical cabinet and connects to the Acorn and then provides a bulk head connector that the external probe cable connects to and is easy to connect and disconnect the probe.
Specifications
Probing directions X+/-, Y+/-, Z-
Unidirectional repeatability (2 sigma) 0.00006” (1.5 micron) Practical use on good milling machine .0005"
Probe deflection force (X,Y) 3 ounce minimum with 40mm stylus
Probe deflection force (Z) 15 ounce minimum
Probe body diameter and length D= 1.35” (34.3mm) L= 2.2” (56.4mm)
Mounting shank diameter and length D= 0.5” (12.7mm) L= 1.47” (37.2mm)
Stylus mount thread M3 thread
Power supply required none
LED status indicator red when triggered (powered by input 1ma)
Weight of probe and ½”shank 0.40 lb
Over travel limit angle (X,Y) +/- 12 degrees from vertical
Over travel limit (Z-) 0.25” (3.8mm)
Environmental IP64
Patented concentric alignment (spindle run out adjustment)