Common Stylus Configurations

[[Da...]]

We have an XXT and currently mostly have straight down stylus. The theory of those who made this decision was that it would be easier since we could rotate the head and wouldn't need a bunch of stylus configurations to approach parts and different angles. However with all the space needed for the arm to rotate and come in from the sides, there have been situations when I think a star or L configuration would be better. But I have never tried to make one of these and don't know what I need. We do have a very small star probe, but it came all as one piece. 

Could I please see photos of configurations that you use often as well as what components are needed to make them?

[[Ma...]]

Hello Darci,

 

sorry for the late reply.

Star Probes and L-Probes are the most common configurations i would say (next to the plain straight down stylus)

Those two Stylus Systems are used within the RDS-XXT Trainings at the Zeiss Headquarter in Oberkochen and should work for a large varity of parts.

 

One important thing is the weight limit, the XXT-TL3 has the highest weight limit of 15gr TL1 & 2 have 10gr if i remember correctly.

You can find all the parts within the metrology shop on the Zeiss Portal: https://portal.zeiss.com/ . There are also set boxes available so you dont have to buy each part on its own

Edit:

This might also be informative:

 

Best Regards

Marcel