Even though contact “drag” scanning and noncontact laser scanning are prevalent in our industry, there are many manufacturers who still use kinematic touch trigger probes. Questions often come up regarding when a probe should be replaced. Is there a best practice for troubleshooting?

Of course, touch trigger probes are like any probe—mechanical and subject to damage through accidental means or just the daily wear and tear. In order to determine the best time to replace them, we should first understand how these probes work.

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