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Published CMM accuracy, side by side. Compare four ranges by formula, temperature and probing mode, with each source alongside.

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Entry-level · Pisces 686

Touch-trigger

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Selected catalog length-error limits. Models are columns; each row compares one attribute. Different probes, travel and acceptance setups; not a common-condition test.
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configuration		PeakMeritPisces 686Touch-triggerHexagonGLOBAL LiteTouch-trigger
Catalog length-error limitµm · L in mmLower limit = tighter specification2.6 + L/300MPEeFrom 1.9 + L/300MPE(E0/E150)*
At L = 300 mmCalculated, not measuredLower limit = tighter specification3.600 µmFrom 2.900 µm
Stated temperature18–22°C18–22°C
Measuring travelX × Y × Z · mm600 × 800 × 600Listed family sizes from 700 × 700 × 500 (07.07.05)
Probing setupCZ10T-S head + CF20 touch-trigger probe; acceptance stylus defined in the technical proposal.Touch-trigger probe. The cited specifications page does not identify the acceptance probe model or stylus.
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Classic · Polaris 686

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Selected catalog length-error limits. Models are columns; each row compares one attribute. Different probes, travel and acceptance setups; not a common-condition test.
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configuration		PeakMeritPolaris 686ScanningZEISSCONTURA active 7/7/6ScanningArchived · 2021-05HexagonGLOBAL S Scan+ 05.07.05Scanning
Catalog length-error limitµm · L in mmLower limit = tighter specification1.4 + L/300MPEe1.5 + L/350E0/E1501.5 + L/333MPE(E0/E150)*
At L = 300 mmCalculated, not measuredLower limit = tighter specification2.400 µm2.357 µm2.401 µm
Stated temperature18–22°C18–22°C18–22°C
Measuring travelX × Y × Z · mm600 × 800 × 600700 × 700 × 600500 × 700 × 500
Probing setupScanning catalog entry; sensor, head and acceptance stylus defined in the technical proposal.VAST XT gold · acceptance stylus 60 mm / Ø8 mm tip.Standard package · HP-S-X3 · 60 mm stylus / Ø5 mm tip.
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High precision · Gemini 686

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Selected catalog length-error limits. Models are columns; each row compares one attribute. Different probes, travel and acceptance setups; not a common-condition test.
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configuration		PeakMeritGemini 686ScanningZEISSPRISMO 7/9/5ScanningHexagonGLOBAL S Scan+ 07.07.05Scanning
Catalog length-error limitµm · L in mmLower limit = tighter specification1.0 + L/300MPEe1.2 + L/350E0/E1501.2 + L/350MPE(E0/E150)*
At L = 300 mmCalculated, not measuredLower limit = tighter specification2.000 µm2.057 µm2.057 µm
Stated temperature18–22°C18–22°C18–22°C
Measuring travelX × Y × Z · mm600 × 800 × 600700 × 900 × 500700 × 700 × 500
Probing setupScanning catalog entry; sensor, head and acceptance stylus defined in the technical proposal.VAST gold · acceptance stylus 60 mm / Ø8 mm tip (p. 4).Accuracy+ package · HP-S-X3 · 60 mm stylus / Ø5 mm tip.
Other source limitsDifferent metric or temperature—
E0/E150 · 19–21°C0.9 + L/350 µm1.757 µm at 300 mm
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Fixed bridge · Libra 686

Scanning

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Selected catalog length-error limits. Models are columns; each row compares one attribute. Different probes, travel and acceptance setups; not a common-condition test.
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configuration		PeakMeritLibra 686ScanningZEISSPRISMO ultra 7/10/5ScanningHexagon / LeitzReference HP 7.7.5ScanningArchived · 2015-7
Catalog length-error limitµm · L in mmLower limit = tighter specification0.6 + L/500MPEe0.5 + L/500E00.7 + L/400E0
At L = 300 mmCalculated, not measuredLower limit = tighter specification1.200 µm1.100 µm1.450 µm
Stated temperature20 ± 1°C20–22°C19–21°C
Measuring travelX × Y × Z · mm600 × 800 × 600700 × 1,000 × 500700 × 700 × 500
Bridge architectureFixed bridgeMoving bridgeMoving bridge
Probing setupReference catalog package: PH10M plus + SP25; UCC S3 plus / RationalDMIS. Acceptance stylus defined in the technical proposal.VAST gold · acceptance stylus 60 mm / Ø8 mm tip.Leitz scanning system; published E0 applies to specified Leitz styli without extension.
Other source limitsDifferent metric or temperature—
E150 · 20–22°C0.8 + L/500 µm1.400 µm at 300 mm
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