Re: clever edge detector

The function of this device is for edge finding, not as a digitizing
probe. It would only be used in a sideways movement. Which is why,
to me, it is a Rube Goldberg device.







--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Reilley"
<micrio@m...> wrote:

> It would seem to have a problem. It will work well against a

vertical

> surface as shown. There is an angle perhaps around 45 degrees
> where the ball will not be moved. It would be of no use on a

horizontal

> surface. The beauty of the Renishaw system with the 6 balls and 3
> pins is that it can detect surfaces at any angle.
>
> Pete.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Graham Stabler" <eexgs@n...>
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] clever edge detector
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> >I think this is neat
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> > http://www.nano.pe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/xpneumatic-e.html
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