I n d u s t r i a l M e a s u r i n g Te c h n o l o g y f r o m C a r l Z e i s s

Calypso.
Measurement made easy.

S I M P LY M E A S U R E
Calypso. The fast and reliable
way from CAD model to
finished measuring program.

Calypso under Windows NT. Calypso provides reliable

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.
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.

One system environment.

From design and production ...
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.
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.

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.

...to quality management.

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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 Intelligent filter technology for
instead of checking tolerances highest precision

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.
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 3 rd shift. In
addition to these two filters, Calypso provides all
standard form-testing filters available in classical
form testers.

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.

■ 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

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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.
From the metrology room to the production floor –
anyone can use Calypso.

Always on the leading edge of Modern software architecture

technology
The object-oriented design of Calypso pro-
Hardware and software are evolving at a vides maintenance and simplifies software sup-
rapid speed. Only those who are open to tech- port. The modern programming structure makes
nological innovations can keep up with their it possible to incorporate specific adaptations
competitors. For your investment to be pro- and customized applications.
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.

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Calypso.
Flexible inspection plan instead
of 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.
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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.

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.
Fast and reliable programming
within the inspection plan
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.
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Calypso.
High level of automation for
higher speed and reliability.

Calypso automatically generates Probe paths generated

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.
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 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.

Calypso
automatically
identifies all
geometric elements.

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 All basic steps are preset for
specific processes in Calypso.
Many sequences are automated.
For example, mathematical
alignment, measurement and
distance computation.

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.
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.
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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.
Reliable results,
clearly presented.

Inspection records can be designed to meet ferred to the different standard applications
your customer's specific requirements. In other within Windows. As illustrations, as tables, inte-
words, you can organize inspection criteria grated in presentation programs ... whatever
alphabetically, according to groups or deviations, your customer needs.
or have out-of-tolerances color-marked. Results
can be directly related to the appropriate geo- Dialog-driven operation,
metric elements in the graphic illustration. For self-explanatory structure,
graphics support,
presentation purposes, data files can be trans-
on-line documentation –
Calypso offers the ultimate in
ergonomic system design.
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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Calypso supports
touch-trigger and
universal 3D probes.

Bore pattern analysis Sheet metal inspection Precision-mechanical parts

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