[Cl...] Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 They are bringing in a new Contura as I type. For those that aren't aware, Zeiss got rid of all the ceramic, replacing it with aluminum! Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Th...] Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I got to work with one during expert training a few months ago. It's cool in that shiny new toy way, but I don't actually know what might be better or worse compared to the 2014 model I have. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 We've had a 9/12/8 since last June and it's worked very well for us. The lower table takes some getting used to. It's great if you're sitting. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[No...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. 😱 Can you post detail photos? I'm not sure how I'm supposed to envision this. We plan to replace our CMMs over the next 2 years, but I don't want a cheap aluminum toy. 🤣 Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Cl...] Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 The X- vertical column of the bridge is covered by the black Styrofoam type material that they also use on O-inspects. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 As you requestedcontura 4.jpegContura 2.jpgContura 3.jpg Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. They've been using this foam on Accura models for a while. As long as the accuracy keeps getting better, I'm ok with it. 😃 Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Cl...] Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Tom, whos that guy with all the grey hair? 😉 Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. HA! I don't know what you're talking about. My wife says "it makes me look distinguished". Then, she said "now, we just have to work on you acting distinguished." Yes, that was funny. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Je...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. . Tom, I see that you have both VAST and RDS sensors. Do you use both? Jeff Frodermann Meier Tool & Engineering Brooklyn Park, Minnesota . Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Je...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 . Supposedly, the uncertainty ratio on the new Conturas is lower than all previous models. I'd be interested to see data on how they actually are performing in the field. Jeff Frodermann Meier Tool & Engineering Brooklyn Park, Minnesota . Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. Absolutely. Wish I had a DotScan and a rotary table though. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ow...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Is the bridge really aluminum or a some kind of composite fiber? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Cl...] Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Looks and feels like aluminum to me. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. According to the 2005 article below, Zeiss introduced a new coating process for their lens. The Accura line used an aluminum bridge with CARAT technology. I'm wonder the Contura is using something similar??? https://www.visionmonday.com/article/ze ... echnology/ Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ri...] Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I love the new Contura. Pay attention to the new navigation it has around the part. Pretty neat. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[No...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. The Zeiss tech of course 🤣 I know, being a measurement guy, I shouldn't have to ask this: But how sensitive do you think those materials are? Let's assume somebody (not me! 😮 ) would drop a wrench or something and it hits the foam or even the aluminum parts. Would it cause permamnent damage? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Je...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 . Please sign in to view this quote. . Zeiss would say that the low density of materials is a feature, not a defect. It's meant to record an exact facsimile of the tool that assailed it. Jeff Frodermann Meier Tool & Engineering Brooklyn Park, Minnesota . Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[No...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. Support call: Customer has unexplainable variance in -X measurements. Contura 3.jpg Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ün...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Is it because of sensitivity to get rid of ceramics and switch to aluminum, or is it because of the ceramic shortage in the market due to the coronavirus? It is also important how much this feature raises the price. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ro...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Oooh, i found the easter egg!gfgfddhjdgfdgf.PNG Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[SH...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Our new mass contura under installation.IMG20220309092128.jpg Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[SH...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Please sign in to view this quote. Tom Oakes 🤣 🤣 Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Je...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 . Shabu, It looks terrific! I have to ask, though... what is the hot glue gun in the background for? Jeff Frodermann Meier Tool & Engineering Brooklyn Park, Minnesota . Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ri...] Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Holy smokes, Shabu!. RT and the new fancy ProMax!!! NICE!!! Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/8574-brand-new-contura/#findComment-38310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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