Zenith too

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Aberlink Ltd, established in 1993, has introduced the Zenith too, a high-speed, large-volume CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) that is both innovative and affordable. The machine's design philosophy focuses on using aluminium alloy for its structure, offering advantages such as reduced machining costs, stability, and uniform thermal expansion.

Specifications
The Zenith too features air bearings for friction-free movement, a compact design with a large measurement volume, and an all-aluminium construction for low inertia. It offers a granite surface table with various sizes, allowing up to 3m of Y-axis travel. Measurement volume options include X-axis 1000mm, Y-axis 1000 to 3000mm, and Z-axis 600 or 800mm. The machine achieves high accuracy through advanced metrology methods.

Software and Functionality
Aberlink 3D software provides a user-friendly interface for both manual and CNC machines, supporting 2D and 3D configurations. It allows for easy dimension extraction and generates inspection reports in graphical or tabulated formats. The software includes a CAD comparison module for measuring against CAD models and supports non-contact measurement with a camera system.

Innovative Features
The Zenith too incorporates a camera system with a telecentric lens and programmable LED lighting for non-contact measurement. The vision software offers powerful tools for edge detection and profile tracing, enhancing measurement accuracy and efficiency.

Economic Benefits
The Zenith too offers significant cost savings by reducing inspection times and improving setting times. An example calculation shows potential annual savings of £25,000 by optimizing inspection processes.

Conclusion
The Zenith too is positioned as a necessity for successful companies, offering a comprehensive metrology package that enhances productivity and accuracy while being cost-effective.

Catalog excerpts

Aberlink Ltd Est. 1993 ZENITHTOO High speed, large volume CNCCMM Large measurement CNC CMM's are now affordable I n n o v a t i v e M e t r o l o g y

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High Speed, Large measurement CNC CMM Innovative metrology There are a number of philosophies that Aberlink have adopted since it was founded in 1993 that have revolutionised the way that modern CMM's are now manufactured. Firstly the structure of the machine is fabricated entirely from aluminium alloy. This has a number of advantages: the cost of machining is significantly lower than for machines made from granite, ceramic or other exotic materials. The aluminium is stress relieved to produce a highly stable structure and, with modern computing power, running a real-time error map to achieve...

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Aberlink Camera System Non-contact measuring on a CMM Aberlink’s Camera System offers a non-contact facility on any Aberlink CMM. A clever design of magnetic, kinematic joint allows the probe and camera to be swapped in just seconds. This means that components can be inspected using both touch trigger and vision inspection technology within the same measurement program. The camera incorporates a telecentric lens, which gives distortion-free images on the monitor. The lens has a manual adjustment that will permit working focal lengths up to 400mm, with a field of view up to 35mm. Full automatic...

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Zenith too 1000 Zenith too 1500 Zenith too 2000 Zenith too 2500 Zenith too 3000 - 1410mm - 1910mm - 2410mm - 2910mm - 3410mm 1440mm 2510mm / 2910mm Measuring Volume Type Measuring Volume Table Accuracy Measuring System Resolution Probe System Max. Velocity Vector Max. Acceleration Vector Bearings Z Axis Max. Balance Weight Air Consumption Required Air Pressure Software CNC 1000 x 1000 x 600 / 800 solid granite B89: 0.008/300mm VDI(U3): 0.0038 + L/250 Renishaw readheads and tape scale 0.0005mm Full choice of Renishaw probes and probe heads 500mm/sec 1000mm/s2 Air bearings on all axes Pneumatically...

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