How Sloooowwwww Can you Go? 🐢 (Probing Speed)

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Let's suppose for a moment that your measuring task requires scanning very small, intricate surfaces in high density.  Assume that cycle time is not a priority.  You're emphasizing slow, accurate scans.  You may even scan the singular workpiece overnight.

How slow can a Vast XXT fixed mount probe, such as those on an O-Inspect, scan?  Granted that stylus length and weight as well as probe size are considerations.  Assume that the probe shaft including extensions is less than 40mm, oriented z-, and the probes are small: 0.3mm to 2.0mm.

Is there an optimal range for balancing surface scan stability and point capture?  Are any undesirable mechanical forces introduced at very low speeds?

Industry usually focuses on cycle time optimization and fast scanning, but where are the limits of capability on the other end of the speed spectrum?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
 

✌️ Jeff Frodermann