Best touch-trigger configuration
Touch-triggerPisces 565
MPEe2.4+L/300 µmMPEp2.7 µm
Standard Bridge CMM
Pisces Standard Bridge CMM
Cost-effective standard bridge CMM for entry-level automated inspection and budget-sensitive quality control.
PositioningCost-effective standard bridge CMM
Work volume
X500–800 mm
Y600–1200 mm
Z500–600 mm
Axis combinations vary by model.Load500–800 kg
Best accuracy
Touch-trigger
MPEe2.4+L/300 µmMPEp2.7 µm
Best Available Accuracy
Pisces Configuration Reference
Accuracy varies by model size, probe configuration, and acceptance conditions.
Model Range
Pisces Travel and Accuracy Options
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| Model | Range | Dimension | Machine weight | Max speed | Max acceleration | Load | Touch-trigger MPEe | Touch-trigger MPEp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisces 565 | 500×600×500 mm | 1033×1260×2520 mm | 750 kg | 700 mm/s | 1000 mm/s² | 500 kg | 2.4+L/300 µm | 2.7 µm |
| Pisces 686 | 600×800×600 mm | 1133×1475×2620 mm | 1000 kg | 700 mm/s | 1000 mm/s² | 500 kg | 2.6+L/300 µm | 2.8 µm |
| Pisces 8106 | 800×1000×600 mm | 1410×1685×2635 mm | 1200 kg | 700 mm/s | 1000 mm/s² | 800 kg | 2.8+L/300 µm | 3 µm |
| Pisces 8126 | 800×1200×600 mm | 1400×1860×2550 mm | 1400 kg | 700 mm/s | 1000 mm/s² | 800 kg | 3.0+L/300 µm | 3 µm |
Best-Fit Applications
Where Pisces Fits Best
Pisces is intended for first automated inspection projects where practical touch-trigger capability, compact part coverage, and budget control matter more than scanning or ultra-low uncertainty.
Entry-level automated inspection
Use Pisces when you need an entry bridge CMM for routine dimensional inspection without scanning requirements.
Small to medium parts
Good for incoming QC teams that need automated measurement on compact and medium parts.
Incoming inspection
A practical fit when budget control matters more than the lowest available uncertainty.
Small CNC Aluminum Valve Block Inspection
- TRAVEL
- 600 × 800 × 600 mm
- STRUCTURE
- Compact bridge CMM
- PART
- Aluminum valve block
- ACCURACY
- MPEe 2.6 + L/300 µm
1Customer Scenario
Compact daily QC for valve blocks, manifolds and small machined components with holes, threaded features and datum faces.
2Why This Machine
Small footprint, complete CMM package and enough measuring range for first-article inspection and routine production checks.
3System Configuration
MACC3000-2 controller, CZ10T-S motorized probe head, CF20 touch-trigger probe, joystick and CMM software.
4Measurement Problem Solved
Repeatable inspection of hole position, bore diameter, flatness, perpendicularity and datum-to-feature relationships.
Similar applications
Small CNC parts, hydraulic manifolds, brackets, turned parts, molded parts and general production samples.
Structure & motion
Engineering Highlights
Pisces Structure and Motion Package
Pisces uses a cost-controlled bridge structure for routine QC teams that need repeatable automated measurement without moving into a high-precision platform.
Lightweight Cost-Controlled Design
Balances rigidity and dynamic performance while controlling customer investment.
All-Granite Structure
An all-granite measuring structure provides rigidity and helps limit deformation from force and temperature changes.
Closed Air Bearing Layout
Designed to reduce Abbe error during bridge CMM inspection.
Servo Motor Drive
Fast response for efficient measurement speed in standard QC workflows.
Environment & site requirements
Site Requirements
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PeakMerit reviews installation conditions, model-specific load capacity, air, power, and acceptance needs before final quotation.
Load capacity
Model-specific. See model table. Family range: 500–800 kg.
Temperature
18–22°C
Thermal stability
0.5°C/h; 2°C/24 h; spatial gradient ≤1°C/m
Humidity
45–75%
Voltage / Current
220 V ±10%; 15 A
Air Supply
0.6–0.8 MPa; 120 NL/min
Controller, probe & software options
Configured System Options
Controller, Probe, and Application Package
Select the machine family together with the controller, probe head, rack, joystick, software workflow, and acceptance requirements that fit the application.
Touch-trigger inspection package
For routine dimensional point measurement, incoming QC, and first automated CMM workflows.
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- Feature size
- Tolerance target
- Stylus length
- Changing rack requirement
Motorized probe head option
For automated multi-angle access when part geometry requires different probe orientations.
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- Required probe angles
- Part access constraints
- Automation level
Controller and joystick package
For a complete new CMM configuration with motion control, operator interface, and acceptance planning.
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- Controller package
- Joystick workflow
- Acceptance condition
Changing rack option
For multi-stylus or multi-module inspection routines where compatible.
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- Rack location
- Module package
- Program complexity
Selection Boundaries
Not Ideal For
- Applications requiring supplied scanning accuracy data
- Very tight tolerance work better suited to Gemini or Libra
- Large parts beyond 800×1200×600 mm
- Shop-floor workflows where Aries is a better fit
Nearby Choices
Compare With Nearby Models
Polaris
Polaris if you need larger travel, higher load capacity, or stronger general QC capability.
View PolarisGemini
Gemini if your tolerance or scanning requirement calls for a higher-precision bridge CMM.
View GeminiAries
Aries if near-line shop-floor inspection is the main goal.
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