ABERLINK3D
Aberlink 3D is an innovative software package designed for manual and CNC CMM’s, portable arms, vision systems, video machines and profile projectors… and is the software of choice for numerous OEM systems.
Now popular throughout the world, Aberlink's revolutionary measurement software provides the user with a powerful, yet easy to use, state-of-the-art user interface. The software's unique interactive graphical interface offers a more satisfying user experience, substantially increases component through-put and vastly decreases the learning period of new users.
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The Zenith too range of CMM's are a cost effective metrology solution for big and heavy parts. The high quality shop floor design features Aberlink's easy-to-use software plus the flexibility of touch probe and non-contact inspection using the optional Aberlink CMM camera.
KEYFEATURES
- Aberlink's easy-to-use measurement software (now standard on many OEM systems)
- Shortest learning curve of any similar system - 1.5 days without prior CMM experience
- Smallest overall footprint of any equivalent size CMM
- Choice of sizes ranging 1000mm to 3000mm
- Suitable for the quality audit room and workshop environment
- High tech air bearing design incorporating the latest materials technology
- Anti-vibration protection from local machine tools as standard
- Ergonomic touch sensitive 3D joystick and variable speed control
- Comprehensive range of probing options and accessories
- Temperature compensation option for unstable environments
- Optional CMM camera system option for non-contact inspection
- Free stylus change rack with every motorised probe head upgrade
The Zenith too is supplied as a complete turn key package, with everything you need to start measuring parts from day one. For upgrade items see the Probe and Software tabs.
STANDARDPACKAGE
- Aberlink 3D measurement software for touch probe feature inspection
- Computer system, keyboard, mouse, colour printer, 22” flat screen monitor
- Aberlink 3D measurement software user guide
- Zenith too air bearing, aluminium and granite CMM
- Steel CMM workbench with keyboard and mouse sliding shelf
- PC mounted machine controller PCI card
- Touch sensitive 3D joystick and variable speed control
- Zenith too CMM user guide
- Renishaw TP8 manual indexing probe head and integrated probe
- Aberlink basic probe stylus kit
- Aberlink Ø19mm sphere CMM requalification kit
- Post installation on-site verification test
- User training course - 2 trainees, 2 days
- 12 months applications telephone helpdesk support
- 12 months full parts and labour warranty
The Zenith too can be supplied with any Renishaw touch trigger probe and probe head.
STANDARDPROBE
Renishaw TP8 - Manual articulating probe head and probe.
PROBEUPGRADE
Our most popular probe upgrades are listed below, see a comparison of probe heads.
- Renishaw MH20i Manual indexing probe head and probe
- Renishaw RTP20 Automated indexing probe head and probe
- Renishaw PH10T Motorised indexing probe head
- Renishaw TP20 Standard probe for PH10T
- Renishaw TP200 High accuracy probe for PH10T
CMMCAMERA
Adds the benefit of non-contact inspection, essential when measuring very small or delicate parts, and can be swapped with the touch trigger probe in seconds. read more.
STYLUSRACK
Allows the probe stylus to be changed automatically, this can significantly reduces the inspection cycle time and between jobs set-up time.
For more help selecting the right probe for your application, contact your local Aberlink representative.
| Machine Model | Axis Travel (mm) | Overall Size (mm) | Volumetric Accuracy | Scale Resolution | Temp Range |
| Zenith too 1000 CNC | X 1000 Y 1000 Z 600 or 800 |
X 1460 Y 1410 Z 2910 or 2510 |
ISO 10360/2 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm VDI(U3) 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm B89 9μm/300mm |
0.5μm (Renishaw) | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
| Zenith too 1500 CNC | X 1000 Y 1500 Z 600 or 800 |
X 1460 Y 1910 Z 2910 or 2510 |
ISO 10360/2 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm VDI(U3) 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm B89 9μm/300mm |
0.5μm (Renishaw) | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
| Zenith too 2000 CNC | X 1000 Y 2000 Z 600 or 800 |
X 1460 Y 2410 Z 2910 or 2510 |
ISO 10360/2 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm VDI(U3) 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm B89 9μm/300mm |
0.5μm (Renishaw) | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
| Zenith too 2500 CNC | X 1000 Y 2500 Z 600 or 800 |
X 1460 Y 2910 Z 2910 or 2510 |
ISO 10360/2 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm VDI(U3) 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm B89 9μm/300mm |
0.5μm (Renishaw) | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
| Zenith too 3000 CNC | X 1000 Y 3000 Z 600 or 800 |
X 1460 Y 3410 Z 2910 or 2510 |
ISO 10360/2 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm VDI(U3) 3.9μm+4.0μmL/1000mm B89 9μm/300mm |
0.5μm (Renishaw) | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
KEYFEATURES
View the key software features. click here
FEATUREINSPECTION
- Automatic measurement routines
- Powerful interactive graphics window
- Automatic feature recognition
- 2D and 3D inspection
- Geometric feature inspection
- Free form curve inspection
- DXF data import
- Feature construction
- Intelligent feature projection
- GD&T dimensions and tolerances
- Digital Read Out (DRO)
PROGRAMTOOLS
- Teach & learn programming
- Drag and drop program editor
- Run programs from any point
- Measure a subset of features
- Simple object-based programming
- No complex programming language
- Automated batch inspection
- Password protect programs
- Automatic safety moves
- Feature replicator
REPORTFORMATS
- Engineering drawing GD&T report
- Simple PASS/FAIL report
- Form plots
- Batch summary report
- Tabulated reports
- Graphical fly-out labels
- Drag & drop reporting
- Real-time SPC
- Combine multiple views
- Export to Excel
- Export to DXF
- Historical data reporting
PROBESUPPORT
- Manual probe heads
- Automated probe heads
- Rigid probes
- Motorised probe head
- Change racks
- Touch trigger probes
- Vision and video probes
MACHINESUPPORT
- Manual and CNC machines
- Coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Vision measuring systems
- Portable arms
- Video inspection machines
- Profile projectors
CADCOMPARISON
The Aberlink CAD Comparison software module enhances Aberlink 3D with the capability to measure (compare) surfaces directly to a CAD model of the part - often the only way to measure complex parts.
Powerful alignment routines allow the CAD model to be used to create a best-fit datum, and colour report templates provide the output formats required to analyse complex surfaces. read more
CADFORMATS
- IGES and STEP import
- DXF export
- Re-scale models
ALIGNMENTS
- Point cloud best-fit
- Feature best-fit
- Best-fit constraints
REPORTFORMATS
- On CAD fly-out labels
- Colour deviation whiskers
- Colour point markers
- Configurable colour options
- Combine multiple views
- Tabulated reports
- Export to Excel
VISIONSOFTWARE
The Aberlink Vision Software module enhances the capability of Aberlink 3D with a set of powerful vision measurement tools - now you can use the same software with your touch probe and non-contact system.
Measure geometric features, scan profiles and inspect threads using high-accuracy edge detection and high-speed optical scanning. Programmatically control the camera and light settings plus simulate cross hairs and overlays. read more
PROGRAMMINGTOOLS
- Full colour video image
- CNC and manual machine controls
- Auto focus
- Digital Zoom
- Light intensity
- Light direction
- Ancillary lighting
THREADINSPECTION
- Measure threads with 2 mouse clicks
- Min, max and average thread pitch
- Left and right flank angles
- Effective diameter
SCREENOVERLAYS
- XY cross hairs
- Angular cross hairs
- Align to mouse click
- Align to edge
FEATUREINSPECTION
- Automatic measurement routines
- High speed edge detection
- Feature recognition
- Profile measurement
- Surface detail and feature measurement
- Z axis measurement using focus points
- Centre line detection
- Feature construction
- High/low point detection
OPTICALSCANNING
- Automatic 2D profile scanning
- Scan geometric features
- Scan individual features
- Scan all visible features with a single mouse click
- Digitise 2D profiles - data export via DXF
TEMPERATURECOMPENSATION
The Aberlink Temperature Compensation option enables your CMM to
maintain accuracy in an uncontrolled environment, such as on the
shop floor.
