VAST probing mode

[[Ni...]]

I'm curious if anyone has purchased the VAST probing add-on license and utilizes it on their CMM. We are considering purchasing the option for our Contura CMM equipped with an XTR sensor head. My understanding is that it can speed up discrete point collection by 20 - 30% and am wondering if that is what to expect if we utilize the VAST probe option.

 

Unfortunately, Zeiss will not or cannot provide a demo license so am hoping to get some feedback from others who have used the add-on prior to submitting a PO for the software.

 

Thanks,

[[na...]]

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I thought that is for XXT only, but I could be wrong.

And I'm curious what that option adds to measurement uncertainty.

[[Ka...]]

Hello Nicholas,

We use Vast Probing for our DuraMax with XXT sensor
Generally speaking, the accuracy of a measurement will be slightly lower. However, Zeiss is completely silent on the exact extent of this reduction. You’ll need to carry out comparative measurements to assess whether you’re still satisfied with the accuracy.
The gain in speed, however, is impressively good. The sensor behaves almost like a switching sensor. The dwell time at the contact point is very short.
Depending on the number of points used and the required level of accuracy, we’ve been able to run programmes up to 50% faster.
Zeiss will certainly be able to provide you with a trial version. Just keep asking!