Zeiss CenterMax, Operating Instructions Manual

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What you should know!
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CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211-1020202
It is possible to unclamp one, two or all three axes.
Important!
In general, the measurement has to be carried out with the same axis
clamping as for calibration
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“Probe calibration” on page 7-16 .
Example : In case of unclamped axes, probing should be carried out
using a probe stylus. This stylus must be calibrated in the same way.
I.e.: All axes must be unclamped during the calibration of the stylus.
All axes unclamped
Vector probing
Vector probing means that all three axes are freely movable. This
mode is generally set in the basic setting of the measuring software.
Vector probing ensures optimum probing results for most measuring
jobs. In the ideal case, the measuring force acts vertically on the sur-
face being probed. Furthermore, exact correction of probe bending is
ensured.
1 Freely movable axis
2 Measuring force perpendicular to workpiece
3 Workpiece
To prevent any misunderstandings: The workpiece is not probed in
two directions. Probing always takes place in
one direction: x, y or z.
The probing direction depends on the alignment of the workpiece
coordinate system.
Clamped axes
You can cause the measuring force to act in a certain axis by clamping
specified axes.
Two axes are clamped when probing single points. The probe can be
moved in the axis of the probing direction.
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