The Zeiss Contura coordinate measuring machine can be equipped with a mobile rotary table. It can be removed from the measuring volume and used on other measuring devices as required. An increase in performance can be achieved with rotationally symmetrical parts, which can now be easily measured on the rotary table as a 4th axis. Angular movements of the measuring head cost time and put a strain on the mechanics. The "FlyMode" algorithm, which is active as standard for all sensors, rounds off the edges of the travel paths, reduces wear and increases speed. Together with the VAST Performance and VAST Navigator technologies, it can deliver significant time savings.

The combination of a new generation of air bearings and a portal with a hard DLC coating (Diamond Like Carbon) as well as other optimizations make the new Contura more robust and durable. In addition, more legroom and foot space under the granite plate, thermal protection for the operator at the front of the granite as well as a sliding control panel and a lower working height for easier loading simplify work on the measuring device. With the Zeiss AirSaver, the device consumes up to 70 percent less air when it is in idle mode, depending on how long it is used.

Greater measurement stability

The Zeiss Contura is equipped with mass technology as standard and can therefore be fitted with tactile or optical sensors. © Zeiss

The new device enables greater accuracy for more precise measurements, especially in the large measuring ranges. Thanks to the lower weight of the portal and granite plate as well as more compact dimensions, rooms that were previously too small or not sufficiently air-conditioned can now also be considered. This is because the HTG option (High Temperature Gradient) ensures high measurement stability even in temperature ranges up to 26 °C. The device is operated using the comprehensive and user-friendly Zeiss Calypso software, which handles all measurement tasks as well as statistics and reporting.

Customers want devices with which they can measure both tactilely and optically. With the Multi Application Sensor System (mass), the coordinate measuring machine solves this variable use with the latest electronics and the dovetail mechanism. Switching from a tactile to an optical sensor takes just a few seconds, while calibration takes just a few minutes. The user can choose from a wide range of sensors.

The new model has more functions and offers a larger measuring volume with the same footprint. Some sizes are now up to 400 mm lower and therefore also fit into rooms with lower ceilings. To avoid wasting measuring volume with long protruding probes, Zeiss has developed the modular ProMax E sensor change magazine, which is mounted outside the measuring area and automatically moves in to change the sensor. With Zeiss Smart Services, coordinate measuring machines can also be monitored in real time using a smartphone.

According to documents from Zeiss / am