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SILVERCNC / SOMP40

Infrared touch probe

Set workpiece coordinates and measure features during machining with an infrared probing system.

  • Wireless infrared transmission
  • Workpiece alignment
  • In-process measurement
SILVERCNCPRECISION IN DETAILInfrared touch probeSOMP40 / PRODUCT RANGE
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Model SOMP40
Unidirectional repeatability
Use standard 50mm probe at 600mm/min speed
1um (2σ)
Sense directions ±X,±Y,+Z
Stylus trigger force
Use standard 50mm probe
XY plane
0.4 – 0.8N
Z direction
4.0N
Trigger protection trip XY plane
+/-15°
Z direction
6.35mm
Signal transmission method infrared transmission
Operating range 5m
Trigger life >10 Million times
Transmission angle 360 ° along the probe axis
Transmission on/off style Pulse triggered signal
Weight without shank (including batteries) 280g
type of battery 2x lithium battery 14250
battery life Standby >600 days
5% use >540 days
continue use >360 days
Sealing IP68
Operating temperature 0-60℃
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Catalogues, technical guidance and user manuals, direct from SilverCNC. Check the model and revision before specifying.

PDFTouch probe SOMP40 user manualPDFSilvercnc probing system catalogue 2026WEBSilverCNC technical download centre
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