Metrology Services

408 774 1274

gganz@pretool.com
Basic Training for Zeiss CMM’s
Thank you for considering us to serve your Zeiss Training needs. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality
training in the industry to our Customers. Our instructors have been using Zeiss equipment and software for over 20
years, and have been successfully training customers of all experience levels since 1998. They are Zeiss Certified
Trainers and have taught classes in Calypso, Umess (300 and UX), and U-Soft. We can offer you extensive training to
cover nearly every aspect of the operation and maintenance of your Zeiss equipment and software.
Your training course will focus on everyday measuring tasks and is based on actual applications. It is balanced between
theories and practice, and will show you how to effectively use the features of your Zeiss metrology equipment.
Standard Training:
Training is for up to 2 students per available machine. Training is conducted over 3 consecutive days, each day with a
morning and afternoon session, 2 sessions per day. Our 3-Day Basic course is scheduled once per month at our facility
in Santa Clara, CA. Seats are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Training includes a copy of reference and training materials and Certificate for all students. It also includes follow up
support via e-mail or phone.
Course Session Description:
Session 1: Introduction to Calypso, CMM Fundamentals Review; Stylus Qualification-Automatic Requalification
Session 2: Calypso Fundamentals; CAD, Base Alignment, Features, Characteristics, and CNC
Session 3: Stylus Qualification-Probe Building, Qualify a New Stylus, Probe Dynamic, Force Parameters
Session 4: Intermediate Applications - Additional Features and Characteristics, Programming Techniques
Session 5: System Administration (Defaults), Stylus Qualification-CNC qualification
Session 6: Intermediate Applications – Measurement Strategies, Scanning, Filters, Outliers
Training Objectives:
 Understanding of basic coordinate metrology and an introduction to the components of a CMM.
 Provide students with accepted metrology practices for CMM based inspection.
 Learn to create alignments, measure features, generate reports, and create programs.
 Learn to apply the GD&T functionality of the software.
 Provide students with the skills to begin inspecting parts in the real world.
Custom Training:
In addition to basic training, we can provide you with any level of custom training to suite your particular needs.
 Advanced Probe calibration, alignments, and  Scanning: algorithms, filtering, outlier elimination
basic coordinate metrology.  Probe force, velocity, bending compensation
 Feature measurement using trigger (ST and  Curve Measurement (using Calypso curve)
RDS) and scanning (VAST and U-Type)  Introduction to CAD based inspection
 Control-Plan (program) creation, editing, and  CAD model types (IGES, STEP, PRO-E, etc.)
execution including healing
 Base alignments / Coordinate Systems  Offline programming and troubleshooting.
 Special alignments: Iterative, best fit, RPS, P6 ,  Building geometry from CAD entities (circles,
Conditional cones, etc.)
 Qualification of probes  Conditional Branching, Looping, Parameter
 Custom outputs Control Manager (PCM) for part families
 Application of ASME y14.5 to CMM Metrology  Pallet programming, Autorun, One button
 Bore pattern fitting and graphic plotting operation
Beyond the initial training, we offer continual support for our customers. We provide programming & application
assistance, to ensure that new users in achieve a high level of success in the utilization of their Zeiss CMM. During the
Follow-up session(s), we work with the trainee and determine if more formal training is required. If so, we can arrange for
advanced training, custom-designed with your needs and applications in mind.