(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) -- With the introduction of the TT 449 tool touch probe, HEIDENHAIN brings to market its first infrared tool probe. Designed for use with numerically controlled machine tools, the TT 449 is suitable for applications where unlimited movements are necessary, such as with tilting or rotating work or rotary tables or with five-axis machining centers.  It will be on display for the first time in North America at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at HEIDENHAIN’s booth No. E-5131 (Sept. 13–18) in Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Without the need for a cable, this new versatile infrared touch probe offers increased mobility. For tool measurement and inspection right on the machine, it is a simpler alternative than the use of complex laser measurement systems seen commonly on five-axis machines.

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