Course: PMT 250 Multi-Axis CNC Programming (Section 060)

Romer Inspection Arm Lessons

Using the Romer Inspection Arm to take Measurements
Using the Romer Inspection Arm to take Measurements

- The Probe is used to take the hits on the parts that you are inspecting.  There are 2 Probes available with the Romer Inspection arm.
  - The Red Ruby Probe = 6 Millimeter
  - The Steel Ball Probe = 15 Millimeter

There are 3 buttons on the Inspection Arm.

White | Used to delete last Point taken Press the White button if you accidently pressed the Red button while moving the arm to the next location.
Red | Press to Probe the Point the where the Tip is located. Press the Red button after each location on the part.
Yellow | Press the yellow button when you have completed the Probing for that feature. To measure a Plane you need to take at least 3 hits on the Plane. Press the yellow button after you have completed all 3 hits.

Below is a picture on the proper way to handle the Inspection Arm.

Too easily take hits with the Probe with the buttons place it in your right hand with your thumb on the center (red) button. It is very easy to move your thumb to the other two buttons when needed.