Haimer - 80.960.00.IN HAIMER Mini 3D Sensor - Inch Version

Howto. The English manual is lacking on this instrument, which is a shame. A non-fiction book written by a non-fiction author. The idioms and words do not translate well because I am a native English speaker. Also, the near certainty that you'll have to loosen the socket cap screw (SCS) in the shank enough for the four opposing screws for zeroing the head's eccentricity ("concentricity") to work is left out of the instructions for zeroing runout (DO NOT OVER-LOOSEN). TORQUE). (I had to call the factory to double-check that I wasn't going to break the unit. ) According to the manufacturer, the torque on the shank SCS should be 6 N-m. m or 4. 4 ft- lbs. I'd guess it's a lot less. When you've done that, Back off all four opposing set screws and GINGERLY zero the runout after torqueing the shank SCS. To move the head, don't use the set screws. Use your hand to shift the head relative to the shank, and only tighten the set screws to hold your final adjustment in place; otherwise, you'll be fiddling with the runout for an hour. During the runout, the head is extremely picky. Procedure for zeroing: Because it moves around more than you'd expect as you tighten the set screws, my first session took more than 30 minutes as I got used to it. It's a quick and accurate way to find edges and corners in 2D and 3D once you've dialed it in. NOTE: On the end of the long probe is a massive 8mm ball. Due to the trigonometry of how the dial indicator is actuated by the head, this is required. My point is this: It's unlikely that you'll be able to find an edge by reaching deep into a small hole. The geometry that allows this to be a quick and accurate 3D taster also prevents it from probing. In a tool changer, I'm not sure how well this would work. My Bridgeport is equipped with a Maxi Torque motor. Rite, and it appears to be able to withstand a few cycles of this without going out of cal. Others have had mixed results with tool changers knocking it out of zero runout, according to other reviewers. (I concur with one reviewer who stated that it appears to be simple to lose calibration. ) ) Assign a tool holder or shank to this task, tighten the clamps, and then zero your runout. Re- Keep an eye on the oddity on a regular basis. It's not difficult to re-create once you've gotten the hang of it. zero.

Aspen Decker

| Feb 15, 2021

Zeroing and tramming my work into my VMC is a lot faster. Quick as a flash. I then redid all of my tool offsets so that they were all offset in relation to this indicator, and I created a dedicated tool holder for it. When used in conjunction with a Z-drive, the result is a powerful combination. I calibrated a dozen or so tools in about ten minutes using the setter. br>br>However, my operator was able to break the tip off in under 2 hours. I mean, I suppose it's good that it kept the tool safe. However, it's a bummer that replacing the tips is so costly.

Keyla Becker

| Jan 24, 2021

Very well constructed. It's built to last. br>br>So far, it's saved me a lot of time in the setup process by eliminating the need for edge finders and other tools. This is a must-have for any milling machine, and I only have the standard short probe. And so far, everything has worked out perfectly; I can see how the long probe would be useful in some situations, but it's a simple add-on later. br>br>The only thing I wish it had was a good case to keep it in when I'm not using it. But that isn't a reason not to buy it. The $400 investment is well worth it.

Zev Blair

| Jul 17, 2021

This thing is incredible in concept! In practice, it falls short of expectations. The set screws were too stiff to turn when I first tried to calibrate the center. After speaking with Haimer, I discovered that these are frequently shipped from the factory with the bolt on the shaft end overtightened. I took their advice and dislodged the bolt, then re-installed it. Tightening is done according to the manufacturer's instructions. When it initially appeared that this had resolved the issues, I was relieved. However, after re-examining the situation, I discovered that it had not. It was a success in terms of calibration. I noticed that my tool path didn't line up after a few uses, so I retested the indicator and found it to be off center once more. I figured it was just me, so I re-examined my assumptions. When it happened again, I called them and they re-calibrated it and put it back into service. They advised me to hand load the tool because the tool changer was jarring it. br>br>OK, so I'm now loading the tool by hand. I put it to the test against a traditional indicator after a week and created a tool path to verify the indicator. This thing had clearly drifted away once more! br>br>When I called them, I was told that their warranty was only 30 days and that they mostly shipped these to Europe for service, which disappointed me because it was such an expensive indicator. They told me that I had unrealistic expectations about metrology equipment. br>br>In general, when it works, it's a fantastic tool, and I now have a. I keep a 0001" dial indicator on a mag base handy to check it on a regular basis to make sure I'm not making any more bad parts. I wish it had the ability to maintain its center. I suppose it's still faster and better than the old-school edge finder, but it's made me want to investigate a probe system. br>br>I'm not sure, but I'm curious if the set screws in the "Next Generation" have been improved.

Lana Jarvis

| Jul 03, 2021

Other edge finders make it much more difficult to zero on the spindle. Also, a 3/4" shank (not metric) is very nice. This was used to align my vise to the spindle and then check tram with said (new) vise. br>br>MUCH easier/faster than using the 'traditional' dual gauge tramming units. I can now set this to a value (or a 0) and check it by running it through the vise. There's no need to double-check the same reference point on the item (for dual gauge units) and hope you've got everything dialed in correctly. Start with one end of the value and work your way across. The other axis of the vise to the spindle should be checked in the same way. Makes setup easier/faster by eliminating the need to figure out edge finder to spindle center values, as well as any potential errors in interpreting when the offset is needed. br>br>Highly recommended for anyone who owns a milling machine and wants to make setup easier or faster (or both).

Sloan Hammond

| Oct 14, 2021