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Calypso.Measurement made easy.

S I M P L Y M E A S U R E

One system environment.

From design and production ...

Calypso provides reliable

measuring runs and correct

results with high system

intelligence.

Calypso is user-friendly,

intuitive, dialog- and graphics-

oriented.

Direct import of CAD data. The

fastest way to your measuring

program.

Calypso has a direct interface to all major

CAD formats. This means that 3D models are

transferred directly from the finished design to

your measuring programs. In addition, DMIS

data can also be imported and processed. All

operations are performed in just one system

and programming times are drastically reduced.

The need for manual input of nominals or learn

programming is eliminated – and errors are

practically eliminated. Multiple conversions and

intermediate steps, which in the past frequently

lead to tolerance problems, are a thing of the

past.

Calypso under Windows NT.

Calypso imports CAD data

and instantly creates error-

free measuring programs.

Calypso “thinks” like a metro-

logist. The flexible inspection

plan replaces programming in

sequences.

Calypso. The fast and reliableway from CAD model tofinished measuring program.

...to quality management.

The interface minimizes transfer

errors.

The interpreter understands the standard

data formats and their languages. Calypso redu-

ces transfer errors based on language problems

to just a few exceptions. This saves the time that

would normally be required for editing the work-

piece geometries. Calypso also offers convenient

functions permitting fast and easy correction of

design errors.

Efficient process planning.

With Calypso, the complete programming

process takes place in the process planning

department. In other words, the quality assur-

ance department can use its coordinate measur-

ing machine and all production facilities to full

capacity.

The measuring program can be compiled and

modified just as quickly on the basis of existing

CAD data when programming directly at the

CMM.

For all applications

Using Calypso, there is virtually no metrology

demand you can't meet. Even complex measur-

ing tasks such as

· statistical evaluation (only possible with

Provacs)

· surface measurement (HOLOS NT)

· reverse surface engineering (DIMENSION) etc.,

can easily be accomplished.

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Calypso. Scanning Unlimited.

This is synonymous with the

basic idea of Calypso. Contrary

to measuring software which

supports only single-point prob-

ing, Calypso processes point

quantities of unrestricted density

– the only way of precisely

illustrating form deviations.

Forms verified by high-speed

scanning

Calypso was developed specifically with high-

speed scanning in mind. Its object-oriented

modular structure, the internal data structures

and the constant refinement of proven algo-

rithms are the basis for fast scanning. Where

conventional software packages can only illustra-

te a contour in the form of a mathematical best

fit, Calypso determines the actual curve. This

applies to form verification of standard geo-

metries just as well as to the digitization of

design models.

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Function-oriented measurement

instead of checking tolerances

To meet workpieces mating requirements,

very narrow tolerances need to be observed

when establishing the functional dimensions in

single-point probing. The complete capture of

the surface in the scanning mode permits highly

precise illustration and evaluation of the form

deviation. Mating components can be matched

and tolerances utilized.

Intelligent filter technology for

highest precision

Due to the low mechanical probing uncer-

tainty, only very weak smoothing filters are

required in Calypso for the presentation of

smoothed contours.

Outliers caused by scratches or dirt are elim-

inated using a highly intelligent optimization fil-

ter. This system intelligence removes the need to

trace errors, for example after the 3rd shift. In

addition to these two filters, Calypso provides all

standard form-testing filters available in classical

form testers.

■ Minimum circumscribed circle

determined from scanning data

■ Maximum inscribed circle

determined from scanning data

Form evaluation

Difference in mid-point

coordinates of the two circles

Outlier

Calypso measures the actual contour in

the scanning mode and then determines

form deviations in accordance with the

standard minimum conditions and the

minimum circumscribed and maximum

inscribed circles (ISO 1101). This is the

only way of efficiently checking toleran-

ces of components with a mating quality.

Outliers are eliminated by a highly

intelligent optimization filter.

Calypso.The next generation in CAD-based CMM Software.

Calypso gives you the freedom to

focus on dimensional analysis of

your parts. Create measuring pro-

grams to meet your inspection

requirements. No more sequential

inspection plans, structured pro-

gramming or messy code.

Just select what you want to

measure, in any order, and

Calypso does the rest. Calypso

has intelligant tools that make

part programming simple and

accurate.

Not necessary in USA,

because common.

Modern software architecture

The object-oriented design of Calypso pro-

vides maintenance and simplifies software sup-

port. The modern programming structure makes

it possible to incorporate specific adaptations

and customized applications.

Always on the leading edge of

technology

Hardware and software are evolving at a

rapid speed. Only those who are open to tech-

nological innovations can keep up with their

competitors. For your investment to be pro-

tected in coordinate measuring technology, you

need a highly efficient platform. This permits

fast reaction times to market changes. Maximum

flexibility both in hardware and software is the

result. The possibilities are endless.

Flexibility

With Calypso, you are using the same indus-

trial standards as your customers. You can use

the result files, but also the convenience of

current PC environments for powerful documen-

tation in your production. Measured data and

illustrations are transferred in table, presentation

or graphics programs so that all standards of

multi media applications can be used.

From the metrology room to the production floor –

anyone can use Calypso.

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Calypso.Flexible inspection plan insteadof sequential programming.

Measuring programs need to be

created with precision. With

Calypso, programming is per-

formed within a specified test

schedule. The system performs

plausibility checks and allows you

to continue with your measure-

ment only if absolutely all infor-

mation required for inspection is

available.

Programming according to

inspection plan. In a matter of

minutes.

With conventional systems, many program-

ming steps need to be entered in sequences.

Calypso only requires the geometry, test feature

and stylus combination to be entered, e.g. bore

2, diameter 30, stylus 4. From the combination

of this information Calypso creates objects and

automatically generates the measuring strategy.

The inspection plan merges these objects, the

sum of which represents the complete CNC

program. Another advantage is the fact that the

structuring of the program into individual ob-

jects allows new programs to be created by

means of simple editing functions.

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Variable inspection scope saves

time.

In practice, it is not always necessary to

measure every geometric element. With Calypso

you define a flexible inspection plan and sequen-

ce by simply varying the inspection plan once

created. This means that you only get the results

which are actually needed.

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Flexible program library reduces

programming work.

When measuring part families, you can work

with an existing pool of master programs, in

which not absolute nominal values, but para-

meters are defined. For the creation of the actual

measuring program the nominal values are

imported from the parameter modules. Then you

can quickly and easily generate a new measuring

program. Corrections are also easy to perform.

Fast and reliable programming

within the inspection plan

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Calypso.High level of automation forhigher speed and reliability.

Calypso automatically generates

many processes like the defini-

tion of travel routes and measur-

ing strategies, for example,

which in the past had to be

entered manually directly at the

machine.

Simply program.

Calypso automatically identifies geometric

elements, generates probe paths and strategies,

returns and travel paths between elements.

Calypso also performs automatic evaluations on

the basis of general tolerances.

Calypso stores programs for CNC stylus cali-

bration which only have to be called up for

repeat calibrations. Unlike with conventional

software, only the first probing contact on the

calibration sphere needs to be performed

manually, then the automatic calibration pro-

gram takes over.

Probe paths generated

automatically.

Take a complex part for which the probe path

has to be defined by many intermediate posi-

tions. In practice, it is quite easy to forget an

intermediate position and the tracing of such an

error then takes longer than the programming of

the actual measuring job. Calypso generates the

probe path almost automatically. This means that

collisions are virtually eliminated, as are time-

consuming programming sessions and inefficient

troubleshooting on the machine.

Calypso

automatically

identifies all

geometric elements.

Dedicated access options

depending on the job and parts

The measurement of die casts and the meas-

urement of tiny gears for watches are complete-

ly different. A high degree of automation there-

fore figures only if the basic parameters can be

modified as needed and matched to the current

job and the parts to be measured. Depending on

the application, Calypso offers individual access

options such as the manual setting of interme-

diate positions on complex geometries.

Simple and reliable routine

measurements

Manual measuring plays an important role in

everyday routine work. In the past, such tasks

could only be accomplished after lengthy mathe-

matical alignment. For example, the mathe-

matical alignment is monitored by dialog-driven

routines and supported visually. In this way,

Calypso supplies the correct results interactively.

All basic steps are preset for

specific processes in Calypso.

Many sequences are automated.

For example, mathematical

alignment, measurement and

distance computation.

Calypso.For easier measurement.

Calypso simplifies even complex

programming procedures. You

save measuring and programming

times. The results can be used in

any Windows application.

Easy to operate.

Calypso is intuitive, thoroughly functional

and has excellent graphics. Our software is

designed by measuring technology and commu-

nications specialists. It conforms to the latest

ergonomic principles and is self-explanatory and

graphics-oriented.

See what you are measuring.

You see the CAD model on screen as if you

had the actual workpiece in front of you. All

functions for customized views are easily acces-

sible right there on screen. The digital photo-

graph of the clamping fixture, for example, can

be used as an illustration to prepare a run. The

set-up can be performed by anyone. No more

paper work on the shopfloor. Operation contin-

ues smoothly when the shift changes.

Reliability through common dialog

menues.

The entry of measuring parameters is struc-

tured so that nothing can be forgotten. The

input menus supply default values. The few

entries that must be made manually are clearly

marked. Logical sequences, displays, questions

and feature-related plausibility checks ensure

that nothing is left out and make measuring

simple.

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Reliable results,

clearly presented.

Inspection records can be designed to meet

your customer's specific requirements. In other

words, you can organize inspection criteria

alphabetically, according to groups or deviations,

or have out-of-tolerances color-marked. Results

can be directly related to the appropriate geo-

metric elements in the graphic illustration. For

presentation purposes, data files can be trans-

ferred to the different standard applications

within Windows. As illustrations, as tables, inte-

grated in presentation programs ... whatever

your customer needs.

Dialog-driven operation,

self-explanatory structure,

graphics support,

on-line documentation –

Calypso offers the ultimate in

ergonomic system design.

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Calypso. For all applications.

Flexible manufacture of increas-

ingly complex parts calls for

equally flexible quality assurance.

For a multitude of workpieces,

measuring tasks and tolerances,

Calypso quickly supplies the

highly accurate results that you

need for in-process quality

management.

Standard geometries Cam measurement

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Bore pattern analysis Sheet metal inspection Precision-mechanical parts

Calypso supports

touch-trigger and

universal 3D probes.

Carl Zeiss

Unternehmensbereich

Industrielle Messtechnik

D-73446 Oberkochen

Hotline: (0 18 03) 33 63 37

Fax: (0 73 64) 20-38 70

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.zeiss.de/imt

Carl Zeiss

IMT Corporation

7008 Northland Drive

Minneapolis, MN 55428

Phone: (6 12) 5 33-99 90

Fax: (6 12) 5 33-02 19

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.zeiss.com/imt

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