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Wireless Intuitive Probing System for Lathes

   
Complete probing system for locating and measuring workpieces

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Why WIPS-L ?

WIPS-L Benefits:
  • Increases productivity
  • Improves part quality
  • Reduces scrap by monitoring tool wear and automatically adjusting wear offsets
  • Reduces operator intervention, and allows the operator to multitask while the probe routines are running
  • Less part handling or program interruptions for part inspections
  • No knowledge of G-code or macro programming needed for basic functions
  • Easy-to-learn conversational programming
  • In-process part inspection reporting via macros (requires third-party software)
  • Allows for lights-out operation on robotically tended machines
  • Fully automatic part probing cycles
  • Minimizes secondary operations

Field-Install Kits

Field-install kits are available through your local HFO

WIPS-L minimum requirements:

●    NGC control required
●    Includes VPS templates
●    Requires purchase of a 25 mm ID holder
●    Takes up one station on the lathe turret

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Dedicated and Custom Templates for Each Operation

 

 

The Haas Wireless Intuitive Probing System for lathes (WIPS-L) includes the powerful Haas Visual Programming System (VPS), which uses easy-to-follow conversational templates to program common probing operations. Haas continues to expand the template library to include all of the common operations that job shops perform. 

Additionally, the templates are customizable by the user, providing the flexibility to adapt the probing cycles to each customer’s parts and needs. 

 

WIPS-L is Easy to Program and Learn

WIPS-L uses a fully conversational programming system based on simple dialog in the Haas control. The operator / programmer simply follows step-by-step visual and text instructions for each probing operation. There are no mathematical calculations required, and programming at the control is fast and efficient. The Haas control will generate an error-free CNC program based on the answers provided.

  • Quickly program probing routines at the control
  • Minimizes programming errors
  • No G-code knowledge needed
  • Step-by-step visual and text instructions
  • Individual VPS templates for each probing operation
  • Add probe cycles to existing programs using copy-and-paste capabilities
  • Check for correct part loading and positioning
  • Measure multiple features in a single cycle (Advanced Users)
  • Flexible cycles for single or multiple-point probing (Advanced Users)
  • In-process tool offset compensation (Advanced Users)
  • In-process reporting via DPRNT (Advanced Users)    

Easy Step-by-Step Calibration for Optimal Performance

The WIPS-L system must be calibrated at the initial machine setup to ensure high-accuracy probing. While this process only needs to be done once, in cases where high-precision feature measurements are required, it is recommended to perform the calibration process at the beginning of the production run. It is also recommended to perform the calibration process once every few months, to ensure continued high-precision probing.

The calibration process consists of 5 easy steps, which are explained in detail on the control. The 5 steps continue to be conversational, where permitted.

  • Step 1 – Tram and Indicate Work Probe
  • Step 2 – Set Work Probe Z Geometry Offset
  • Step 3 – Make a Master Gauge Ring
  • Step 4 – Z Calibration to Master Gauge Ring
  • Step 5 – X Calibration to Master Gauge Ring

What Does WIPS-L Include?

WIPS-L includes:

  • Wireless Turret-Mounted Probe (Requires a 25 mm ID Holder)
  • Optical Machine Interface (OMI) for Communication
  • Haas Visual Part Programming System (VPS)
  • User-Definable Macros
  • Spindle Orientation
  • Advanced Programming Software from the Manufacturer
  • All necessary cables and mounting hardware

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