Zeiss CONTURA, Operating Instructions Manual

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Components and function
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61211-1310402 CONTURA
Components and function
Bridge-type CMM
The CONTURA is a bridge-type coordinate measuring machine. The
bridge is composed of an X bridge crossbeam and two columns. The X
carriage in which the ram is guided moves along the crossbeam. The
bridge travels in the Y axis.
1 X carriage, under the cover
2 X bridge crossbeam
3 Support
Measuring table
The workpieces to be measured are placed on the measuring table. The
measuring table is made of granite. The granite block is mounted on col-
umns and its surface is polished.
Threaded bushings The measuring table contains threaded bushings (M12). These are used
to fasten workpieces, changer racks, and qualification tools on the mea-
suring table. The threaded bushings are evenly distributed on the mea-
suring table at a distance of 200 mm. For more information, please refer
to the »Installation site requirements«.
Additional threaded holes for fastening the ProMax E changer rack are
provided on the rear of the measuring table.
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Measuring volume
The measuring volume is the space in which workpieces can be probed.
The size of the measuring volume depends on the size of the CMM.