The Carl Zeiss 1018-897 is a high-precision adapter plate designed for seamless integration with Zeiss coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) utilizing VAST, VAST XT, VAST Gold, or MT probe systems. This adapter plate provides a rigid, repeatable mounting interface for M5-threaded styli, enabling fast stylus changes and high-accuracy measurements in demanding metrology applications.
Precision-engineered with Zeiss’s renowned quality, the 1018-897 adapter is ideal for users who require consistent performance, system compatibility, and automated stylus recognition when used with ID-equipped configurations.
Model: 1018-897
Thread Size: M5 – compatible with standard Zeiss and third-party stylus systems
Function: Provides rigid, repeatable mounting of styli to VAST probe heads
Compatibility:
Zeiss VAST XT, VAST Gold, VAST MT, and other M5-based Zeiss probe systems
Suitable for use with stylus racks, probe calibration setups, and automated measuring routines
Construction: Durable machined aluminum and stainless steel housing
Stylus Cube & ID Chip: [Insert status – e.g., “Includes stylus cube and integrated ID chip” or “Cube and ID chip not included”]
Torque Spec: 2 Nm recommended for optimal seating
Use in automated or manual CMM environments for part inspection, calibration, and scanning
Designed for high-repeatability probe exchanges without re-qualification
Common in aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturing quality control processes