Zeiss CONTURA, Operating Instructions Manual

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Intended use
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Reasonably foreseeable misuse
NOTE
The coordinate measuring machine (CMM) may be used only for its in-
tended purpose. The user is liable for any damage incurred during any
reasonably foreseeable misuse.
The CMM must not be used for purposes contrary to the intended use.
Examples of reasonably foreseeable misuse:
– No objects, for example workpieces, may be moved with the mov-
able CMM components.
– The Z axis of the CMM may not be used as drilling or lifting device.
– The CMM may not be used to measure living objects or parts of the
body.
Probing system
The probing system is a high-tech product which may be used only for
its intended purpose.
CMM probing systems are designed to determine the coordinates of a
workpiece. This is usually achieved via probing, during which the work-
piece is probed by a stylus tip. The probing system comprises several
components such as the probe holder, probe and stylus.
Probe holder
An articulating head serves as probe holder. The articulating head is fas-
tened to the ram, either rigidly or by means of an adapter. The probe
can be moved to nearly any position using an articulating head.
Probe
A probe is mounted on the ram by means of an adapter. In combination
with probe holders, the probe is screwed to an adapter plate of the
probe holder. The stylus system is inserted below the probe. The probe
and stylus system must be handled carefully.
Functions of the contact probe :
– Holding the stylus system.
– Exact positioning of the stylus system.
– Detecting the stylus system deflection and transmitting the signal to
the computer.
The computer calculates the coordinates of the probed point.