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Renishaw Launches RUP60 for Automated Thickness Measurement
Articles- Jul 27,26
Renishaw’s RUP60 ultrasonic probe enables automated, precise and traceable thickness measurement of large metal parts directly on machine tools, reducing manual inspection and improving productivity
Global engineering technologies company Renishaw will unveil its new advanced ultrasonic thickness measurement probe, the RUP60, at IMTS 2026 in Chicago and AMB 2026 in Stuttgart. The new probe simplifies the measurement of large parts where access is limited to a single side, eliminating the need to move parts to specialist measurement equipment or carry out manual inspection on the machine. The RUP60 enables a fully automated inspection and verification process, reducing operator involvement while delivering quick, traceable results without requiring specialised training.
Manually measuring large metal work pieces for thickness using traditional methods is time-consuming, requires additional factory floor space and can be prone to operator errors, including incorrect positioning and inadequate coupling. The RUP60 ultrasonic probe streamlines this process by providing automated on-machine metal thickness measurement for materials ranging from 0.7 mm to 30 mm using a single stylus. The probe is also robust, operating reliably with and without coupling fluid, even in harsh environments.
The RUP60 eliminates user errors and ensures accurate and precise measurements for adaptive machining of parts through the cut-measure-cut process. Users can achieve precise thickness measurements in just two seconds per point, with accuracy better than 10 µm and repeatability of 2 µm. By removing the need to take workpieces off the machine, the RUP60 reduces production steps while saving valuable factory space, time and cost.
Building on the proven reliability of the QE radio transmission protocol, the RUP60 communicates seamlessly with machine tool controllers through the new RMM-QE radio receiver. A new Universal Sensor Interface (USI) has also been developed to support the RUP60 and other Renishaw QE probes, along with the data-rich processing capabilities they require.
The RUP60 uses ultrasonic technology, a non-destructive measurement method that ensures no damage is caused to the material being measured. Heather Ormston, Lead Product Marketing Engineer for Renishaw’s Machine Tool Products Division, highlighted the benefits of this technology:
“Ultrasonic thickness measurement is a readily accepted technique, now innovatively adapted to the machining environment allowing fast, highly accurate and repeatable measurement. The RUP60 provides an on-machine ultrasonic solution using a single probe for all thickness measurements. It facilitates in-process measurement and real-time data monitoring, to deliver a significant improvement in productivity and efficiency.”
The RUP60 ultrasonic probe is compatible with Inspection Plus, Renishaw’s established macro programming software for machine tool probes. It also offers intuitive programming through Renishaw’s Set and Inspect software, enabling both new and experienced users to create and run measurement cycles. These include point measurement and calibration, which can be performed on a calibration artefact of the same material or directly on the workpiece, provided the thickness at the calibration point is known.
The RUP60 is also compatible with other Renishaw software solutions, including Renishaw Central, allowing manufacturers to integrate the probe into existing workflows with reliability and traceability.
The RUP60 ultrasonic probe sets a new standard for on-machine thickness measurement without the need for specialised operations. The probe will be demonstrated from 14-19 September 2026 at IMTS 2026 and 15-19 September 2026 at AMB 2026.
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