The VAST XTR gold probe from Carl Zeiss.
VAST XTR gold probe saves operators time with fewer stylus systems and modifications, according to the company.
The VAST XTR gold probe from Carl Zeiss is intended to enable flexible and accurate measurements in industrial measuring. Due to the integrated rotary axis, the VAST XTR gold turns the stylus system in the direction of the feature being measured and adjusts to complex workpieces, thus enabling it to reach virtually any position, according to the company.
The key feature of the VAST XTR gold is its integrated swivel joint. "It enables the stylus system to turn as far as possible in 15° increments and thus always be positioned at the right angle to the part," said Andreas Bucher, Product Manager at Carl Zeiss IMT. For special applications, this value can also be configured for any angle through the use of stylus systems. The VAST XTR gold is designed for long, heavy styli up to 350 millimeters long and 500 grams.
"The probe supports the navigator and performance functions," said a company spokesperson. "VAST navigator is an expert system that optimizes the measuring speed for the desired accuracy. The VAST performance function enables styli to scan interrupted contours without sacrificing speed or precision as in the past. The two functions increase efficiency considerably."
The probe can be used for parts with many features and angular positions, such as those on gear housings for helicopters and locomotives. VAST XTR gold is also suitable for rotationally symmetrical workpieces such as ventilation gears and turbines, such as those used for wind power.
VAST XTR gold is currently available for the following ZEISS systems: ACCURA II, GageMax, PRISMO and MMZ T II.
For more information contact:
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology, LLC
6250 Sycamore Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-744-2400
www.zeiss.com/imt
www.zeiss.com