CALYPSO——The total program for standard geometries and more
 
Ø    Many tasks – one tool
CALYPSO is designed for manual and CNC measurements, online and offline programming. CALYPSO is multisensor capable and supports all current sensors and measuring capabilities from Carl Zeiss. Via the I++ DME interface, CALYPSO allows you to control non-ZEISS measuring systems such as 3D measuring machines, articulated arm measuring machines, laser trackers and computer tomographs.
 
Ø    Collision-free – automatically
As soon as you define a part feature and the associated tolerances with a few clicks of the mouse, CALYPSO automatically generates an appropriate measuring strategy that can be modified and applied to other features at any time. CALYPSO quickly moves the stylus around the workpiece without collisions and approaches the part features correctly – you are free to deal with other tasks.
 
Ø    Dynamic mini-plan
CALYPSO’s hierarchical design and feature-oriented programming give you the flexibility to focus your measurement planning on the production process. For example, you can interrupt measuring runs to quickly measure another part. The interrupted measurement can be easily continued afterwards. More intelligent scanning with VAST Navigator CALYPSO supports VAST Navigator – the fifth generation of scanning from Carl Zeiss. Without unnecessary interruptions and with optimal approach and travel paths, VAST Navigator allows you to measure smoothly in one run. A tangential approach is standard. Fully integrated intelligence enables CALYPSO to determine the maximum scanning speed depending on the required accuracy.
 
Optional interfaces: IGES 2D/3D, VDA 2D/3D, STEP 3D, DXF 2D, PMI, and FTA can be directly processed.
Optional direct interfaces: ParaSolid, CATIA V4, CATIA V5, ProEngineer, UniGraphics, Inventor, Solid Works
 
CALYPSO options——Extension: Tools for Special Jobs
 
Ø    CALYPSO curve
Measure and calculate 2D and 3D curves. Inspection features: curve slope, cam throw, curve length, curve form, surface area, etc. Fields of application: crankshafts, cam shafts, turbine blades, powertrains.
 
Ø    CALYPSO freeform surfaces
Measurement of freeform surfaces. Deviations from plan are marked in color. Typical fields of application include medical technology, moldmaking and engine construction in which freeform surfaces have to be inspected along with standard geometries.
 
Ø    CALYPSO preset
Preset erosion electrodes and processing tools. Users are graphically guided through the manual measuring run. The most commonly used measurement plans are saved. CNC extensions are available for square and round basic geometries.
 
Ø    CALYPSO PCM
Menu-guided control of parameter-supported measuring runs. Workpiece variations can be efficiently measured using a measurement plan parameterized with CALYPSO PCM.
 
Ø    myCALYPSO
myCALYPSO turns your measuring machine into a flexible gage. Standard measuring tasks, such as the measurement of the interior diameter or height, are saved as macros and can be loaded with a few clicks of the mouse.
 
Ø    CALYPSO simulation
Virtual collision observation. The part, clamping equipment, stylus, probe, base plate, rotary table, measuring range, or the entire measuring machine, are simulated in the CAD window. In conjunction with CALYPSO planner, measuring runs can be generated and simulated remotely.
 
Ø    CALYPSO/qs-STAT export
Export measuring results in the Q-DAS format for analysis in the qs-STAT statistics program. CALYPSO qs-STAT export converts the CALYPSO result files from a CNC measuring run into Q-DAS description and value files. With qs-STAT, you can then statistically evaluate production processes, for example.
 
Ø    CALYPSO planner
The offline version of CALYPSO. Use CALYPSO planner to write measuring programs offline. Your measuring machine is not blocked by CALYPSO planner and can continue being used for additional measurements. CALYPSO planner saves the finished measuring program. Furthermore, it can be loaded and run at any time with CALYPSO. In conjunction with CALYPSO simulation, measuring runs can be generated and simulated remotely.
 
Ø    FACS automation
FACS (Flexible Automation and Control System) is used to integrate the measurement cells into CIM automation environments. FACS establishes the connection between the measuring cell and the process control computer. This allows you to initiate measuring runs from a customer-specific user interface.

RDS——The basis for maximum flexibility
VAST XT gold——All systems go for active scanning
VAST XXT——Scanning done differently
VAST XTR gold——Scoring points with speed
VAST gold——Peak scanning performance guaranteed
XDT——Precision in all probing directions
 
 
Ø     RDS——The basis for maximum flexibility
The RDS articulating probe holder is particularly well-suited for measuring complex parts, where features require many styli with different spatial directions. It reaches up to 20,736 positions in 2.5-degree increments – thus providing access to every part feature. This is made possible by the horizontally and perpendicularly arranged rotary axes with rotational ranges of plus/minus 180 degrees.
Furthermore, the RDS-CAA for touch-trigger and measuring sensors leads to shorter calibration times: only a few spatial angular positions require calibration. During programming, the RDS can be easily positioned using the joystick on the control panel to enable shorter programming times. Designs are available for machines in standard, compact and multisensor configurations.
 
Ø     VAST XT gold——All systems go for active scanning
VAST XT gold features an additional measuring system. The measuring force can be configured depending on the measuring job. It is also used for a line of correction procedures.
In addition to active scanning, this sensor also allows single-point measurements: for example, the sensor enables the flexible use of complex stylus configurations and self-centering.
Thanks to its high-speed scanning capabilities, VAST XT gold can complete practically any job: form and position measurements, curve and freeform measurements, and reverse engineering. The applications cover plastic machined parts and Styrofoam, brake components, crankshafts, engine blocks and turbine blades.
 
Ø    VAST XXT——Scanning done differently
There are a large number of measuring applications that can benefit from the flexibility of an articulating probe holder combined with scanning capability. VAST XXT is ideal for such tasks.
Compared to touch-trigger sensors, VAST XXT increases the operational safety and accuracy of the measurements. It also adds scanning functionality, thus providing information on the form of the features.
The compact design of lightweight scanning sensors on the articulating probe holder requires different sensor modules. With only three modules, VAST XXT covers the typical stylus length ranges for this sensor design. This sensor accommodates lateral styli up to 65 millimeters. It is also suitable for fixed installation.
 
Ø    VAST XTR gold——Scoring points with speed
VAST XTR gold is based on the VAST XT gold design. The navigator and performance functions are fully supported by VAST XTR. VAST navigator is an expert system that recommends the optimal measuring speed for the desired accuracy. The VAST performance function enables the stylus to scan interrupted contours without sacrificing speed or precision.
The key differentiating feature is the integrated swivel joint. It enables the stylus mount to turn as far as possible in 15 degree increments and thus always be positioned at the right angle to the part.
VAST XTR with the integrated swivel joint is as reliable and accurate as traditional “fixed” styli. Users can rely on the precision they are accustomed to. There are a wide range of workpieces on which the probe flexes its muscles. These include 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 symmetric workpieces such as ventilation gears or turbines. Thanks to the swivel joint, the probe reaches interior gears that until now could only be measured using complex stylus configurations.
The new sensor also has a particularly positive effect on large and heavy parts, e.g. in shipbuilding, in wind power or in the heavy equipment industry. With workpieces weighing more than five tons, it is difficult to find a rotary table suitable for the required accuracy and workpiece weight.
 
Ø    VAST gold——Peak scanning performance guaranteed
VAST gold is the ideal sensor for contact scanning and single-point measurements with long styli up to 800 mm and stylus weights up to 600 g. Asymmetrical stylus configurations can also be used with VAST gold.
VAST gold is also known for its high scanning speeds with navigator technology. Thanks to the integrated collision protection, VAST gold is extremely robust. Dynamic damping enables continuous operation. The probing force can be adjusted to the stylus geometry and the workpiece material, and is always constant – it can be programmed between 50 and 1,000 millinewtons.
In combination with navigator technology in particular – object-oriented CALYPSO software from Carl Zeiss featuring automatically generated measurement strategies – VAST gold increases the measuring performance and thus productivity considerably. The FlyScan and QuickChange technologies in the Performance Package ensure maximum productivity. The short travel path on FlyScan results in time savings of up to 40 percent. The QuickChange function accelerates the automatic change out of measuring styli by up to 60 percent.
 
Ø    XDT——Precision in all probing directions
There are many instances when users require the flexibility of an articulating probe holder. In place of touch-trigger sensors, the XDT enables in increase in the operating safety and accuracy of the measurements.
Unlike touch-trigger single-point measuring, singlepoint scanning with sliding acquisition of measuring points provides a result featuring maximum accuracy and reliability. With “single-point scanning,” the measuring point is measured with at least 100 measuring points. Outliers are no longer important, considerably improved accuracy is guaranteed.

Quality Assurance Brings New Confidence
——Jamco Aerospace increases quality and reduces measurement time
 
The manufacturing industry has changed dramatically in the last 40 years. Jamco Aerospace Incorporated recognized these changes and realized how critical it is to incorporate advanced quality inspection equipment into their manufacturing processes to stay competitive. They use two scanning CMMs (coordinate metrology machines) from Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology to ensure the precision of these processes every step of the way.
 
The situation
Jamco Aerospace is a manufacturer of complex, structural components typically used in the aerospace industry. The company is a full-service machining and airframe sub-assembly facility. Some of their larger customers include Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems and the US government. In 2006 Jamco decided they needed more efficient quality inspection equipment Their existing CMM and manual gauges were no longer effective; they needed a new CMM with better measuring technology.
“I have been involved in this business for over 40 years and the manufacturing base in the US has grown increasingly smaller and more competitive,” says Dr. Jack Lee, CEO of Jamco. “The scanning inspection technology is spreading fast and I believe the key is to improve quality throughout the entire manufacturing process, otherwise the final inspection is completely worthless.”
 
Technical specification fulfilled
After an in-depth review, Jamco decided that a Carl Zeiss CONTURA G2 VAST XXT RDS with scanning technology was the best fit for their inspections. The CONTURA G2 is robust and the right size for their parts. The VAST XXT RDS articulating probe is designed for measuring small features and lots of angles. The scanning technology allows them to get much more information in a shorter amount of time than with their previous CMM, a feature that brings down manufacturing costs by improving efficiency. Typical parts for Jamco are structural bulkheads or fittings used in aircraft which they measure for in-process and final inspection. The increased efficiency has resulted in more orders over the years although most of their parts require 100 percent inspection. As the number of parts and orders grew, the company knew it would need an additional CMM. In 2011 they purchased a large gantry CMM, an MMZ T 20/50/15 which could not only measure larger parts, but also large lot sizes of smaller parts. Jamco appreciates the simplicity and user-friendliness of CALYPSO software. “Once you know what to look for it is pretty straight forward,” say Ronald Lee, Quality Control Manager at Jamco. This allows you to spend more time measuring than programming, unlike with our previous metrology software,” adds Lee.
 
Increased efficiency
The ZEISS systems have helped Jamco gain more customers with their improved quality inspection accuracy and efficiency. Their previous touch-trigger CMM collected about 100 points in 2 to 3 hours while the ZEISS scanning CMM gathers about 1000 points in just 1 to 2 minutes. Jamco currently measures approximately 30 parts a day. For larger orders of about 40 parts, they like to use the AutoRun feature so entire lots of parts can be inspected automatically. The ZEISS systems have given Jamco the confidence in their ability to do more inspections and projects. “Quality assurance throughout all of our manufacturing processes has brought new confidence to us and our customers,” states Dr. Jack Lee.
 
About the company
Jamco Aerospace Inc. was founded in 1967. Headquartered in New York State, the company manufactures complex and precision-manufactured components and riveted sub-assemblies for military and commercial companies.minor-r{ n
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VAST XT gold features an additional measuring system. The measuring force can be configured depending on the measuring job. It is also used for a line of correction procedures.
In addition to active scanning, this sensor also allows single-point measurements: for example, the sensor enables the flexible use of complex stylus configurations and self-centering.
Thanks to its high-speed scanning capabilities, VAST XT gold can complete practically any job: form and position measurements, curve and freeform measurements, and reverse engineering. The applications cover plastic machined parts and Styrofoam, brake components, crankshafts, engine blocks and turbine blades.
 
Ø    VAST XXT——Scanning done differently
There are a large number of measuring applications that can benefit from the flexibility of an articulating probe holder combined with scanning capability. VAST XXT is ideal for such tasks.
Compared to touch-trigger sensors, VAST XXT increases the operational safety and accuracy of the measurements. It also adds scanning functionality, thus providing information on the form of the features.
The compact design of lightweight scanning sensors on the articulating probe holder requires different sensor modules. With only three modules, VAST XXT covers the typical stylus length ranges for this sensor design. This sensor accommodates lateral styli up to 65 millimeters. It is also suitable for fixed installation.
 
Ø    VAST XTR gold——Scoring points with speed
VAST XTR gold is based on the VAST XT gold design. The navigator and performance functions are fully supported by VAST XTR. VAST navigator is an expert system that recommends the optimal measuring speed for the desired accuracy. The VAST performance function enables the stylus to scan interrupted contours without sacrificing speed or precision.
The key differentiating feature is the integrated swivel joint. It enables the stylus mount to turn as far as possible in 15 degree increments and thus always be positioned at the right angle to the part.
VAST XTR with the integrated swivel joint is as reliable and accurate as traditional “fixed” styli. Users can rely on the precision they are accustomed to. There are a wide range of workpieces on which the probe flexes its muscles. These include 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 symmetric workpieces such as ventilation gears or turbines. Thanks to the swivel joint, the probe reaches interior gears that until now could only be measured using complex stylus configurations.
The new sensor also has a particularly positive effect on large and heavy parts, e.g. in shipbuilding, in wind power or in the heavy equipment industry. With workpieces weighing more than five tons, it is difficult to find a rotary table suitable for the required accuracy and workpiece weight.
 
Ø    VAST gold——Peak scanning performance guaranteed
VAST gold is the ideal sensor for contact scanning and single-point measurements with long styli up to 800 mm and stylus weights up to 600 g. Asymmetrical stylus configurations can also be used with VAST gold.
VAST gold is also known for its high scanning speeds with navigator technology. Thanks to the integrated collision protection, VAST gold is extremely robust. Dynamic damping enables continuous operation. The probing force can be adjusted to the stylus geometry and the workpiece material, and is always constant – it can be programmed between 50 and 1,000 millinewtons.
In combination with navigator technology in particular – object-oriented CALYPSO software from Carl Zeiss featuring automatically generated measurement strategies – VAST gold increases the measuring performance and thus productivity considerably. The FlyScan and QuickChange technologies in the Performance Package ensure maximum productivity. The short travel path on FlyScan results in time savings of up to 40 percent. The QuickChange function accelerates the automatic change out of measuring styli by up to 60 percent.
 
Ø    XDT——Precision in all probing directions
There are many instances when users require the flexibility of an articulating probe holder. In place of touch-trigger sensors, the XDT enables in increase in the operating safety and accuracy of the measurements.
Unlike touch-trigger single-point measuring, singlepoint scanning with sliding acquisition of measuring points provides a result featuring maximum accuracy and reliability. With “single-point scanning,” the measuring point is measured with at least 100 measuring points. Outliers are no longer important, considerably improved accuracy is guaranteed.