ZEISS O-DETECT video measuring machine (VMM) Malaysia
Optical and tactile measurement in a single setup. Comes with high-quality camera, illumination options and optional tactile sensor.
What is a video measuring machine?
A video measuring machine (VMM) measures a part from a magnified camera image or live feed instead of touching it with a probe. You lay the part on a glass stage, the machine lights it and takes the dimensions straight off the image, so soft, thin or shiny parts get measured without being pushed out of shape. This method produces high accuracy measurement results and because it is non-contact, it is extremely fast.
Plastic clips, rubber seals, stamped brackets and small machined parts are the usual jobs. On the ZEISS O-DETECT, a colour overview camera finds the part first, then a 5 megapixel measuring camera zooms in on the features you’ve asked for. No datum or workpiece alignment is necessary. Most parts go straight onto the glass.
A camera only sees the outside of a part. When you need to check voids, wall thickness or how components sit inside an assembly, the ZEISS METROTOM 1 industrial CT scanner does that without cutting the part.
Multitasking made easy
The combination of optical and tactile measurement makes ZEISS O-DETECT with ZEISS INSPECT a real multitasker for a wide range of measurement tasks in various industries.
The visual measuring machine is designed for optimum quality assurance through high-quality images. Easily expand optical inspection to include tactile measuring with the stylus systems available for ZEISS O-DETECT.
Two cameras that see it all
This solution is equipped with two cameras to keep an overview at all times. An integrated overview color camera locates the part more quickly to start measuring. The excellent ZEISS optics of the measurement camera and ZEISS Digital Zoom provide a large field of view with high resolution – for greater efficiency and the capture of more details. Together with ZEISS image processing technology, it transforms images into precise measurement results.
No extensive preparation needed
With ZEISS O-DETECT and ZEISS INSPECT, your parts can be inspected right from the start. Hardly any preparation is needed before the measurement. Just secure the object in your fixture, place it onto the glass and start inspection. No compromise on accuracy and a quick start of the evaluation.
Powered by ZEISS INSPECT for intuitive use
ZEISS O-DETECT operates with ZEISS INSPECT or CALYPSO. The all-in-one, user-centered software solution is the established standard in 3D metrology. Benefit from intuitive functions, such as collision free path planning, automatic selection of measuring strategies and a Virtual Measuring Room (VMR) as your central control and measurement planning element.
What's the difference between a video measuring machine and a profile projector?
A profile projector throws a magnified shadow of the part onto a screen, and an operator reads it against an overlay. A video measuring machine does the same job with a camera and software, so the result doesn’t depend on who’s reading the screen and gets saved automatically. This reduces labor and human error.
Many factories in Malaysia still run a profile projector, and for a quick go/no-go check it does the job. Where it runs out is repeatability: two inspectors can get two different readings, and nothing gets logged unless someone writes it down. With a VMM you program the part once and every piece after it is measured the same way, with a report at the end. That’s usually why QC teams move over, especially once customers start asking for measurement data instead of a tick on a checklist.
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Features
Lights that make a difference
With its different illumination options, this solution adapts seamlessly to your inspection tasks. Depending on your part surface, different lights illuminate your part from the top. Shiny or reflective parts can also be measured in this way using the diffuse light source. Want to check the contours of an object? The back light from the bottom enhances the edge quality for even more precise optical inspection.
Styli for measuring on the spot
Sometimes optical measurement isn’t enough. For hard-to-reach areas of interest, ZEISS O-DETECT with ZEISS INSPECT offers an easy extension to tactile measurement. The passive stylus system ZEISS XDT is made for precise tactile measurements due to the stable probing behavior during part inspection.
Guided part programming
To ensure accurate measuring results, part programming is the way to go. Let the software ZEISS INSPECT guide you through the programming of your part. Your benefit: fast and repeatable measuring plans for series inspection with the highest data quality.
High-precision measurement results
Never doubt your results again with ZEISS O-DETECT with ZEISS INSPECT. Calibrated to MPE EU(3D) in accordance with ISO 10360, it delivers reliable and comparable 2D and 3D data.
Technical Data
| O-DETECT 3/2/2 | O-DETECT 5/4/3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Measuring volume | 300 x 200 x 200 mm³ | 500 x 400 x 300 mm³ |
| Camera | ZEISS INVENTA D1 | ZEISS INVENTA D1 |
| Field of view | 8.4 x 7.0 mm² | 8.4 x 7.0 mm² |
| Length measurement error MPE (EU) 2D 1 | 1.9 µm + L/150 µm | 1.9 µm + L/150 µm |
| Length measurement error MPE (EU) 3D 1 | 2.4 µm + L/150 µm | 2.4 µm + L/150 µm |
| Tactile sensor (optional) | ZEISS XDT single-point sensor | ZEISS XDT single-point sensor |
| Software | ZEISS INSPECT or CALYPSO | ZEISS INSPECT or CALYPSO |
1 MPE according to ISO 10360. L = measured length in mm.
ZEISS O-DETECT FAQ
Is a video measuring machine the same as a CMM?
Not quite. A traditional CMM measures by touching the part with a probe, one point at a time. A video measuring machine measures from a camera image, so it’s quicker on flat and delicate parts and never presses on them. The ZEISS O-DETECT sits in between: it’s an optical machine first, with an optional ZEISS XDT stylus for the features a camera can’t see.
Can the ZEISS O-DETECT replace our CMM?
For small parts, often yes. If most of your work is moulded housings, stamped parts, seals or small machined components, the O-DETECT can handle both the optical and the touch checks on one machine. For big castings, heavy parts, deep bores or full GD&T on machined blocks, a tactile CMM such as the ZEISS DuraMax is still the better tool. Many QC rooms end up running both to reduce bottleneck in QC operation.
How accurate is the ZEISS O-DETECT?
The O-DETECT is calibrated to ISO 10360 with a length measurement error (MPE_E) of 1.9 µm + L/150 in 2D and 2.4 µm + L/150 in 3D. L is the measured length in millimetres, so a 30 mm feature works out to about 2.1 µm in 2D, and a 100 mm feature to about 3.1 µm in 3D.
What size parts can the O-DETECT measure?
It comes in two sizes. The O-DETECT 3/2/2 has a 300 × 200 × 200 mm measuring volume and the O-DETECT 5/4/3 goes up to 500 × 400 × 300 mm. The measuring camera looks at an 8.4 × 7.0 mm area at a time, and the stage moves the part underneath it to reach features anywhere on the part.
Can it measure shiny or reflective parts?
Yes, that’s what the different lights are for. The ring light and top light cover most surfaces, the coaxial light helps on flat polished faces, and the backlight shines up through the glass to give a clean outline for profiles and holes. You pick the light per feature when you set up the program.
Which industries in Malaysia use a video measuring machine like the O-DETECT?
Any factory checking lots of small parts. In Malaysia that’s mostly E&E and semiconductor manufacturers in Penang and Kulim, medical device makers, plastic injection moulders, and stamping and precision machining shops around the Klang Valley and Johor.
How much does a video measuring machine cost in Malaysia?
There’s no single price. Manual benchtop VMMs sit at the lower end, while CNC machines with bigger stages and extra sensors cost a lot more. For the O-DETECT the price depends on the model size and whether you add the tactile stylus and other options. The quickest way to a real number is to send us a drawing or a sample part, and we’ll suggest a setup and quote on that.
Can I test the O-DETECT on my own parts before buying?
Yes. Alloytool (M) Sdn Bhd is the official ZEISS #HandsOnMetrology partner in Malaysia, based in Subang Jaya, Selangor. We run free demos on your own parts so you can see the results before you commit. WhatsApp us on +60 12-986 5288 or email metrology@alloytool.my.
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