The SP80 Probe is a quill-mounted scanning probe that uses digital scale and read head technology, plus Renishaw’s innovative isolated optical metrology principles, to provide exceptional scanning performance, even with long styli. It is able to reach deep into parts by carrying styli up to 500 mm long and 500 g mass, including star configurations which do not require counterbalancing. Renishaw’s M5 styli products are designed to complement SP80 and ensure maximum performance. Detachable stylus holders (SH80) permit rapid and repeatable interchange between stylus configurations, thus eliminating recalibration, maximizing productivity and permitting optimum solutions to match the application. A simple and robust passive design, with no internal motors to generate heat or reliability issues, avoids unnecessary system complexity. The SP80 probe body houses the sensor mechanism comprising a ‘box’ spring motion system and the isolated metrology system featuring high accuracy digital scale and read heads. Longer stylus lengths may be carried subject to operating conditions (consult Renishaw for application assistance).