Scanning - Zeiss CenterMax Operating Instructions Manual

There are two options
for transferring mea-
sured values.
Terminating the multi-
point measurement
No axis clamping
Four VAST stages
You can influence the transfer of measured values individually. The
measured value can be transferred either dynamically or statically.
– Dynamic transfer of measured values:
The measured value is immediately transferred by pressing the
push-button of the right joystick. The probe movement is not
stopped.
– Static transfer of measured values:
Each time the CMM stops traveling a measured value is created,
but not transferred immediately. Measurement transfer occurs fol-
lowing a damping period of approx. one second.
To terminate the measurement, deflect the joystick counter to the
probing direction.

Scanning

Scanning is only possible with VAST probe system. During scanning,
the surface of a workpiece is continuously probed. The measuring
points make it possible to calculate surfaces or provide information on
the form of a surface.
The axes of the probe head are generally not clamped during scan-
ning. I.e. measurement takes place with freely movable axes.
The measuring software offers several scanning modes:
VAST circle scanning: for measuring shafts and bores whereby the
CMM automatically differentiates between inside and outside bores.
VAST surface scanning: for measuring surface-like workpiece areas.
VAST line scanning: for flatness measurements or acquisition of
curved shapes in predefined section planes. In this case, it is advisable
to clamp one axis.
Different measuring routines are available for each scanning mode:
– VAST stage 1: exact acquisition of dimensions, position and
form.
Scanning with maximum precision for measuring dimensions, form
and position.
– VAST stage 2: rapid acquisition of dimensions, position and form.
Scanning with high dynamic for measuring dimensions, form and
position (2xV ).
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– VAST stage 3: exact acquisition of dimensions and position.
Scanning with maximum precision for measuring dimensions and
position.
– VAST stage 4: rapid acquisition of the position.
Scanning with maximum dynamics for measuring the position.
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