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ZEISS Services Overview
ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products.
ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of Metrology and related fields with its solutions.
We have the right measuring method for any material: be it sheet-metal parts, cast parts made of metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, deformable parts like rubber or silicone-like materials or fabric-covered surfaces, we have the right measuring method for any task. Our large line of instruments enables us to measure a large number of parts quickly and very accurately, even at short notice. If there are still bottlenecks, we can perform the measurements at one of our many sites.
Contract Inspection/Programming
Backlog Measurement
Statistical Analysis
32 sales and service organizations,
100 business partners and 38,000 employees worldwide to support quality assurance
Quality Excellence Centers providing cutting-edge support
The right expertise at all stages of the production life
Benefits
Advantages of Metrotomography
Metrotomography has greatly expanded how ZEISS Metrology Services can assist you. Choose any of the below links to see how we can make the invisible, visible.
Assembled parts are checked for function and fit. In just one scan you can see whether welded, soldered, glued or riveted joints, are really flawless. It is also possible to visualize the seal between two mating surfaces and determine potential leak paths.
Deviations from the CAD model or master part are visualized with a chromatic map. This is done by super imposing the measured data and then computing the difference between the CAD and scanned data. The same analysis can be applied between two measured assemblies.
X-ray technology provides completely novel insights to the invisible. You can capture, analyze, measure, and inspect internal structures quickly and non-destructively. You can detect cavities, pores, cracks and other defects quickly and easily.
Reverse engineering is an important step to extract the design data from a finished component (CAD model). The component first needs to be scanned. Next, the point clouds (all ASCII formats) or meshes (STL data) are imported into a custom designed software. The point clouds or meshes (STL data) can be processed there thanks to a variety of effective functions. In just a few steps, you will have a watertight CAD model that can be exported to standard CAD formats.
Quality assurance for your parts should ideally be as comprehensive as possible and should be performed immediately after its manufacture in the plastic injection mold. Otherwise, defects are only identified after your part has been installed, leading to high subsequent costs because the entire safety-relevant module must be exchanged. In a worst-case scenario, this defect can impair safety.
Regular random sampling guarantees the quality of the production process because, for financial and technical reasons, it is not possible to inspect every single part. Defined component dimensions are captured regularly and deviations are monitored exactly overtime. Statistical analysis enables the process to be stopped at the ideal moment as well as the early identification of gradual deterioration in the process. The shape of the value progression also provides information about potential defect causes.
With a ZEISS METROTOM, all dimensions to be captured within the scope of process control can be inspected with just a single scan. It is even possible to insert multiple components into the CT system at once and inspect them. Depending on the component size, a complete shot is also possible. Moreover, additional dimensions can be inspected at any time using the voxel data generated to perform supplementary analyses. If necessary, a color-coded display of the nominal/actual comparison provides an overview of the dimensional accuracy of the entire component.
Failure analysis, overhang measurements,
swelling, wetting, electrolyte gas evolution.
In situ microstructure, aging effect at
cathode grain level, separator layer.
0.4x overview scan; 4x Resolution at
a Distance; 20x Resolution at a Distance.
ZEISS CMM systems deliver the most accurate data available for when high accuracy measurement results are particularly important for quality assurance. Our trained applications engineers are available across the country to program and measure your most difficult assemblies using
ZEISS Calypso and PiWeb software.
Turnkey Solutions include:
- Fixture Design and Build
- Probe Tooling Design and Build
- Calypso Programming
- Program prove out at our Quality Excellence Centers including Precision to Tolerance ( P/T ) Ratio repeatability study
- On-site launch support at customer site with GR&R optional and Autorun Setup
ZEISS is an industry leading, globally recognized metrology organization providing world class metrology services to its customers.
Advantages:
ZEISS partners with our customers to provide true push button automation with unmatched expertise.
Common Scenarios:
The first step in our process is designing a robust fixture to hold your parts. Our engineers have worked with everything from small injection molded plastic to large automotive castings. Our wide range of experience gives us insight into any problems that may occur and how to avoid them. We then test the fixture to ensure a firm hold that will be robust and repeatable.
All of our metrology engineers are expertly trained in Calypso and are GD&T professionals. We write a peer reviewed Calypso program using best practices and prove this out at one of our Quality Excellence Centers. We perform a precision to tolerance ( P/T ) ratio repeatability test at this time to ensure the program is robust.
After we have proven the Calypso program out at one of our Quality Excellence Centers, we come on-site to launch the Turnkey Solution and perform any GR&R necessary. We can set up Autorun screens for operator use and get sign off from the customer. This process is designed for a seamless, easy to use solution to our customers.
Be it spiral-toothed bevel gears, slanted-tooth cylindrical gears, worm profiles or rotors, we can measure all standard gear types with an external diameter of up to three meters and evaluate it in line with the standards. The measuring solution is based on the given application. This can be a measurement with or without a rotary table and star stylus system, or a flat measurement with a fan stylus system.
These components create challenges such as specific industry-mandated inspection protocols, safety concerns, complex design geometries and tight tolerances. Years of work with OEMS and manufacturers allowed us to develop hardware, software and inspection protocols to meet these requirements.
We can report on blade thickness at any point of the nominal profile, torsion/twist angle, blade length parallel to the chord line, stacking point, center of gravity, mean line, form error of the profile, pitch between blades, throat distance between blades and platforms, maximum length and thickness, corner radius and thickness of the leading and trailing edge.
Image samples using optical and electron microscopy and measure features automatically, including particle analysis, layer thickness, grain size, non-metallic inclusion analysis, and cast iron analysis. Polarized light or EDS can be used to identify materials of interest.
Optical, confocal or Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) can provide 3D non-contact topographic maps of the surface of your sample. Confomap or Zaphire software measures features and calculates surface texture parameters.
Use correlative workflows between ZEISS non-destructive X-ray microscopy, light microscopy, and electron microscopy with elemental analysis to identify the root cause of a failure.
Observe the sample with a variety of light microscopy techniques including polarized light, C-DIC, extended depth of field and 3D reconstruction.
Use optical and scanning electron microscopy to measure particle size and morphology for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy. EDS can be used to identify possible contaminants in the powder source.
Quantify the crystallographic structure of your sample in accordance with international standards DIN EN ISO 643:2020, ASTM E 112-13, ASTM E 1382-97, and GB/T 6394 2017 Plate I-V.
Automated inspection and identification of oxide and sulfide inclusions in a fully traceable report. Supported standards: ASTM E45, ISO 4967, JIS G0555, GB/T 10561, EN 10247, SEP 1571, and DIN 50602.
Analyze the shape and size of graphite particles
automatically according to DIN EN ISO 945 (2019). Obtain the spheroid number, determine
the nodularity of vermicular graphite, and examine
the content of graphite particles in area percentage.
Evaluate complex layers systems automatically, interactively, or using Intellesis machine learning. The results are reported with images, sample data and measurement values, such as the maximum and minimum chord lengths, mean, and standard deviation according to DIN EN ISO 1463:2004 or ASTM B 487 - 2007.
To examine things, to get to the bottom of them, to get to their core – this desire has always driven science, research, and development. X-ray technology from ZEISS has provided perfect insights for years in these and other areas. When it comes to quality and process control, it reveals what would otherwise remain hidden from even the most watchful of eyes – without destroying the part.
Measurement results with high accuracy are particularly important for quality assurance. Bridge coordinate measuring machines from ZEISS have a precise probe system that convinces with high measuring speed. The various solutions and systems can be tailored directly to individual requirements.
ZEISS O-INSPECT multi-sensor measuring machines enable to optimally measure each characteristic in compliance with ISO-10360 - optically or by contact.
Your advantages:
Multi-day sessions for in-depth knowledge
Comprehensive instructor-led training gets you up-to-speed. Visit us in our headquarters or in one of the ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers in your area and further develop your skills and career.
Customized training at your location
Do you want us to come to your location to train your employees? Receive training and solutions customized for your business. Get in touch with us to discuss your opportunities.
Connect to competence
Experience limitless digital opportunities. Choose from various basic, software, accessories 9 and sensor eLearnings and take your skills to the next level.
Personal Assist
With live online trainings you can refresh your knowledge after a group training. Learn some additional functions and ask the trainer questions live. After the training, you can put what you have learned into practice right at your workplace.
Basic knowledge on demand
Receive basic knowledge on demand about roughness, computed tomography, GD&T and gear metrology or have access to the most common measurement strategies in our Cookbook app. Download our apps in the iOS Store or Google Play Store.
Knowledge at your fingertips
Explore our specialist metrology literature. In our popular ZEISS Cookbooks you’ll receive recipes for the most common measurement strategies, enabling you to de-
sign your measuring run. You can choose between a printed copy or an eBook.
THREE REASONS WHY you will benefit from ZEISS Academy Metrology and become a more qualified QM expert at your company.
In-Depth Knowledge
Receive insights into quality assurance and master the latest trends and standards. Explore step-by-step solutions that help you to solve your daily measurement challenges. Choose your desired trainings from a wide range of metrology basic, software and technology topics and be ready for the future of metrology.
Explorative Learning Paths
Choose one of four customized learning paths with recommended trainings based on your current level of knowledge and your application. Receive a certificate after completing each training that is acknowledged worldwide and proves your expertise. Take your career to the next level.
Continuous Learning
Our trainers are daily users and metrology experts who are ready to answer all your questions during classroom or live online trainings. Leaving the classroom does not end your training experience. You can look up measurement topics in our (e)books, apps or eLearning courses ensuring a continuous flow of knowledge.
THREE REASONS WHY your company should support training..
In-depth process optimization expertise and shared knowledge will make your processes more stable and will make your QM lab perform faster. Ensure that your team can yield precise measurement results conforming to the latest standards and avoid user errors.
Our experts provide customized training courses for leading edge companies with ambitious metrology demands - sharing the most advanced technological insights in the industry. Your systems, equipment and software is always changing and show grow with your company. Continuous training from the ZEISS Academy will keep your metrology lab up-to-date and competitive.
The ZEISS Academy holds 62 training locations in 25 countries with 165 verified trainers ready to coach you. Ensure shared, standardized knowledge for all your company sites. If this is not close enough: take advantage of on-site support directly at your location.
With our eLearning library and constantly growing portfolio customers have easy access to the most up-to-date contents and latest functionalities. Many forms of digital content continuously broaden their skill-set (eLearning courses, live online trainings, webinars, apps, eBooks).
Customers benefit from over 35 years of know-how captured in eLearning courses. Content is being created by trainers who are daily measuring device users and engineers with extensive experience and knowledge.
eLearning courses will be available in several languages so that the employees of companies with multiple locations worldwide are able to use the material ensuring standardized trainings.
There is no product on the market with the same scope of performance
Experience full flexibility as the trainings are accessible 24/7. You can decide when you learn, whenever it’s convenient for you. No more waiting for learning sessions – just go online and advance your skills.
Learn everything about metrology from anywhere: the lab, the office, at your favorite place or learn on the go. Take control of your perfect intense learning phase and place. With the online trainings you can create your
learning environment.
The trainings are available on any device - whether it' s desktop, tablet or smartphone. Start your session at work on a Desktop-PC, and continue later on the go via smartphone or at your favorite place with your tablet.
Get full access to exclusive knowledge and make fast progress with the courses. The eLearnings are designed by metrology teaching professionals, so that even complex materials are designed in a way to easy understand. Choose from various basic, software, accessories and sensor eLearnings and take your skills to the next level.
Experience limitless digital opportunities. Whether you're new to metrology, are advanced or an expert. All learning lessons are modular and scalable. ZEISS eLearning courses will deliver you the matching next level-knowledge depending on your personal skills.
Become wiser. Anytime. Anywhere
6250 Sycamore Lane North,
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Wixom, Michigan
29295 Lyon Oaks Drive, Wixom, MI 48393
Santa Ana, California
3203 S Shannon St,
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
1605 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
Charlotte, North Carolina
4735 Corporate Drive, Suite 400,
Concord, NC 28027
Complex demands in measuring technology require in-depth expertise and understanding. The utilization of state-of-the-art measuring machines enables us to find the ideal solution to each of your tasks.
For questions or quotations contact us at:
Email: MetrologyServices.us@zeiss.com
Phone: +1 800 327-9735
Address: 6250 Sycamore Lane N,