I would like to purchase a touch probe fairly soon for my cnc machine using mach 3.
I found the "touch probe" plugin for mach below: It does state "may not work with newer versions of mach". I have the newest version..
ArtSoft USA - Plugins
So basically im asking who has a really good affordable touch probe that uses mach 3? Also what do you use to convert the points to a solid model.
I have solidworks 2011, and access to solidcam and mastercam, along with cambam.
I may need a short "101" intro on how this whole operation works.
Deskcnc probe:
Desk CNC from IMService
cnc4pc.com probe:
CNC4PC
Shark Probe:
CNC Shark Touch Probe - Rockler Woodworking Tools
The shark probe is the most expensive but when used with there software it converts and smooths the entire model to a .stl and then claims it can immediately cut when it just probed. Sounds awesome but $600 for probe and software is $$$$.
Anyways, let me know! I would like to be able to "reverse engineer" some parts and also use it to just setup up jigs, zero x,y,z on work pieces, etc.