[Metrology] Haimer 3d NG Probe Offset Issue

All good points gents, but so far I don't see anyone talking about the sort of error my setup is imparting.
I am contacting Haimer customer support to get this worked out. The company I purchased the 3D from helped to confirm a few things but Haimer is going to need to explain this one to me.

I plan to pick up a dedicated TTS holder for the #D, but I really don't believe that is my issue.
 
I agree your error measurements are way to large but I guess I don't understand your test setup?
"After setting up the Haimer and fining x & y zero's on a clean milled aluminum bar, as soon as I place my 5/16" test pin in and check its offset, I get an error of .018-.020 out from the true edge."
 
First of all, I wish that I could say the runout on my Tormach was as good as yours. Having verified that your setup is reproducible every time, then I would not be concerned with using the Haimer without verifying concentricity first. As to why the Haimer is indicating an edge .020" from the true edge, that is a mystery. Two possibilities exist; the Haimer is defective or there is some undisclosed error in your methodology.

If it were me, I would use another method for locating the edge and then check with your 5/16" test pin. If it checks out, it would point to the Haimer as the problem.
 
GingerMidget said:
Haimer does not say you must reset the concentricity every time you use it, if that were the case I would have never purchased it.
It does say that once you set concentricity you are good to go and may even change tips without effecting the accuracy. Unless I am reading the instructions wrong, or misunderstanding them, then I cannot see how my setup can produce a discrepancy/runout 40 times larger than what I am seeing as my actual runout.
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Did someone here suggest you have to reset concentricity every time you use it? I didn't see that stated. I recalibrate mine every month or two or when I see an obvious error, or when I change probe tips.

I don't understand your setup either. Some photos or a video might be helpful.
 
Well here is an update...
I failed to both realize and measure the replacement tip sent to me was oversized by 1mm. It turns out that both Haimer and All Industrial elude to a .2" diamter ball when in fact it is 4mm or 0.157". This is the cause for the error - I can't believe I missed this, but now that I know the 3D should be good to go.

My apologies for muddling the waters - appreciate the feedback.
 
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