The Haas Wireless Intuitive Probing System (WIPS) guides the operator through the job set-up process with easy-to-use templates. The templates help reduce setup time by allowing the operator to multitask while the automatic probing routines are running. WIPS can also ensure that parts and tools are maintained within tolerance throughout the production process, by using the available wear and break-detection routines. WIPS has the ability to define work offset coordinates, set tool length offsets, and perform in-process inspection within the program.

WIPS includes:

• Wireless Spindle Probe (work probe)
• Wireless Tool Setter (tool probe)
• Optical Machine Interface  (OMI) for communication
• User-Definable Macros
• Spindle Orientation
• Coordinate Rotation & Scaling
• Visual Part Programming System (VPS)

• Field-install kits are available through your local HFO
  WIPS minimum requirements:
  • Software versions M14.05A - Shipped on 5/09/07
  • (Coldfire I / II processor and 10" LCD)
    • Includes VQC templates
       
• Software versions M15.04B - Shipped on 4/25/07
  • (Coldfire II processor and 15" LCD) or later
    • Includes VQC templates
    • Minimum I/O board of 3080U, 3083U, 3082V or later

Easy-to-use work offset cycles

• Highlight the work offset and press F3
• Select the probe cycle to use
• Enter the proper information in the template
• Press Cycle Start to output code to Manual Data Input (MDI) and run the cycle
• Or press F4 to output code to MDI without running the cycle

* Advanced programming methods allow in-process part inspection

• Easy-to-understand tool setting cycles
  • Length probing (Rotating) – best suited for solid or indexable endmills, face mills, and shell mills
  • Length probing (Non-Rotating) – best suited for drills, taps, reamers, or any cutting tool with a point
  • Length and Diameter probing (Rotating) – best suited for solid or indexable endmills or shell mills
• Manual length cycle for custom cutters
• Can be used for tool-breakage and tool-wear detection
• High resistance to coolant

Depending on the machine configuration, fixture, or part height, a tool probe riser may be necessary.

Haas provides two options to raise the tool probe from the table to avoid any interference with the workholding or workpiece:

• PRB-EC3: 2.5" (64 mm) probe riser block available for small- and medium-frame VMCs
• PRB-EC8 10.25" (260 mm) probe riser bracket for APCs, trunnion rotary tables, or tall fixtures

You can order these risers on Parts.HaasCNC.com using part numbers PRB-EC3 or PRB-EC8.

The probes are operated by small programs called probe cycles, which are designed to carry out specific tasks. Each task requires data input, based on the workpiece and the task. Haas Automation provides Visual Programming System (VPS) templates to simplify data entry for calibrating the probe system, setting offsets, and finding the location of rotary tables and tool loaders.

But, the probe system is capable of so much more. With the probe programming manual and a little bit of programming knowledge, you can command the WIPS system to perform these advanced functions:

• 4th- and 5th-axis measurements
• Intelligent program selection
• Determining if a part is present
• Tool identification
• Clearance checking
• Tool-wear compensation
• Tool-breakage detection
• In-Process reporting via DPRNT
• Angle/single surface measurement
• Angle/web pocket measurement
• 3-point bore / boss measurement
• Stock allowance
• Determining feature-to-feature data

• Clear step-by-step instructions
• No knowledge of G-code or macro programming is needed for basic functions
• Fully automatic tool setting cycles
• Reduces setup time by allowing the operator to multitask while the machine measures multiple tools in a single cycle
• Reduces scrap by monitoring tool wear and tool breakage
• In-process part inspection via macros