The perfect match foryour measuring tasks.
Ready when you need it.

EN_60_050_0035I Printed in Germany

ZEISS Stylus Portfolio

For guaranteed precisionand reliable measurement results
The ideal stylus system• has as few joints as possible• is as rigid as possible• weighs as little as possible• is as temperature-resistant as possible
Only use certified original accessories for your ZEISS measuring system.
This is the only way to guarantee maximum precision and compliancewith the specifications of your measuring system.

Stylus tip

Shaft

Adapter

Extension

Adapter plate

The stylus is the “tip” of the stylus system and is the first point of contact to the workpiece.
Three factors must be taken into account when choosing a stylus tip: the stylus specifications,and the shape and material of the tip. The most frequently used stylus tip is the ball tip.
Dimensional accuracy and the material are what count here.

All styli generally should be as resistant tobending as possible in order to properly
register the measuring force, largely
without any deformation or so-called“stylus bend”. The shaft material used andthe shaft cross section have the greatest
influence on shaft rigidity.

The adapter forms the connection
between the connecting thread and theshaft. It is important that the adapter
is structurally designed so that it canoptimally take up the measuring force
introduced via the shaft.

Extensions help set up complex stylus systems.
All extensions should be as rigid, light andthermally stable as possible. The use of unsuitable
extensions has a direct negative influence on themeasuring uncertainty of the overall system andthus worsens the accuracy that a CMM can achieve
according to the specification.

The adapter plate connects the stylus system with themeasuring head and is therefore the central interface
between the CMM and the workpiece. It is precisely
here that no compromises should be made.
Only adapter plates with the highest accuracy canachieve the given machine specifications. With thecertified ZEISS adapter plates, you can exploit the fullpotential of your CMM.

Design and material

Adapter thread

Ceramic

Depending on the measuring system used, ZEISS
offers different connecting threads that consist ofhigh-strength titanium alloy.

Tip materialSilicon nitride
Used for the most commonmeasurement tasks. Particularly
suitable for scanning aluminum
surfaces.

Tungsten carbide
High weight but allow special
diameters such as for gear
measurement. Can be made tospecification.

Rubin
The most used sphere material in
metrology and suitable for the mostcommon measurement tasks.
Very small spheres can be produced.

High stiffness with low weight and are therefore particularly
recommended for long stylus shafts where weight is a
critical factor.

M2

M3

M3 XXT

M4

M5

Carbon fiber

Ceramic
Very low porosity. Available as highprecision variants, in large spherediameters and as weight-optimized(hollow) hemispheres. Particularly
suitable for scanning rough surfaces
such as cast iron.

Diamond coatedLess wear and material buildup.
Particularly suitable for scanning soft
materials as well as measuring glass andmirror surfaces.

Material wear or build-up
Even high-quality probes are consumable items
that must be checked regularly. This is the only
way to prevent measurement inaccuracies.

Diamond
Almost no wear and no materialbuildup during scanning. Ideal
for measuring very hard or highlyabrasive workpieces.

Optimum combination of stiffness, weight, and thermal
linear expansion. This makes them particularly suitable forlong styli and demanding measurement tasks. Also ideal formagnetic applications.
Tungsten carbide stepped

Advantage of a greater shaft thickness, which is reduced
towards the probe element. Increases the stability of thestylus while maintaining the same length (usable measuring
length is reduced as a result).
What can be done
about it?
Our expert tips:

Tungsten carbide straightGood combination in terms of weight, stiffness, and thermal
linear expansion. The simplest stylus design and the one
with the longest usable length.

M3 XXT stylus
The ZEISS M3 XXT stylus features a much higher
rigidity than conventional M3 styli. This rigidity isachieved through the 1 mm larger diameter of theXXT adapter’s base body and the titanium alloy used.

Important
When assembling your stylus systems, always makesure that the joints are clean to ensure optimaltraction.

Whether styli, adapter
plates or extensions:
Only original accessories
from ZEISS will enable
you to get the most outof your ZEISS measuringsystem.
Find the perfectcomponents for yourindividual stylus system
now in ourZEISS Metrology Shop:

shop.metrology.zeiss.com

ZEISS REACH CFX has up to 5 times less influence on themeasurement uncertainty of your CMM compared to titanium.
• Increased productivity - thanks to the increased static stiffness,significantly higher scanning speeds are possible while maintaining
the same level of accuracy• Suitable for all measuring environments - thanks to increased
temperature resistance• Three accuracy levels - always the right solution for your CMM• Up to 30% faster stylus changes due to highly accurate manufactured
and certified adapter plates• Avoiding operating errors and incorrect measurements – thanks tointegrated ID chip
• More robust data transmission due to refined bearing points• Reduction of the measuring time by up to 70% - due to possible useof the FlyScan function

Which extension fits yourCMM best?
Find out online:

Use the full potential of your
CMM now.
Discover original adapter plates from ZEISS: