The Renishaw TP6 is a touch-trigger probe for Coordinate Measuring Machines, engineered for manual and universal CMMs requiring high repeatability and flexible stylus configurations. Mounted via M8 thread, the TP6 delivers unidirectional repeatability of 0.35 µm (0.000014 in) at the stylus tip with pre-travel variation of ±1 µm (±0.00004 in) across the 360° XY plane. The kinematic design accommodates adjustable trigger force from 0.11 N to 0.3 N (10 g to 30 g), with factory setting of 0.11 N to 0.13 N (11 g to 13 g).
Technical Specifications
• Model: TP6
• Type: Touch-trigger probe
• Mounting: M8 thread
• Stylus Mount: M3 thread
• Diameter: 25 mm (1 in)
• Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)
• Sense Directions: ±X, ±Y, +Z
• Unidirectional Repeatability (2σ): 0.35 µm (0.000014 in) at stylus tip
• Pre-travel Variation (360° XY plane): ±1 µm (±0.00004 in)
• Trigger Force (adjustable range): 0.11 N to 0.3 N (10 g to 30 g)
• Trigger Force (factory set): 0.11 N to 0.13 N (11 g to 13 g)
• Stylus Overtravel XY plane: ±22°
• Stylus Overtravel +Z axis: 5.5 mm (0.22 in) at 0.11 N; 2 mm (0.08 in) at 0.3 N
• Maximum Extension (PH10 series): 200 mm (7.87 in)
• Test Conditions: 21 mm stylus length; 480 mm/min velocity; 0.11 N to 0.13 N trigger force
– Key Features
• Kinematic design handles longer and heavier styli for demanding applications
• Manually adjustable trigger force optimizes performance across stylus configurations
• Substantial overtravel in XY and Z axes for measurement flexibility
• Compatible with M3 stylus range and Renishaw accessories via adapters as required
– Typical Applications
• General-purpose measurement on manual and universal CMMs
• Inspection in environments requiring longer stylus assemblies
• Applications demanding high repeatability and minimal pre-travel variation
– Compatibility & Integration
• Interfaces: PI 7-3, PI 200-3, PI4-2, UCC
• Probe Heads: Compatible with PH10M PLUS, PH10MQ PLUS, PH6M, and Renishaw’s full range via M8 thread
• Variants: TP6A features integral autojoint for quick probe changing; TP6H offers high-force configuration
