Leitz SIRIO SX

The new standard in process control.

High speed coordinate measuring machines

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 High efficiency in the middle
of PRODUCTION.
What matters in quality assurance and production
is the efficiency of the machines. The Leitz SIRIO SX
is setting new standards in this respect. It ensures
reliability, high throughput and accuracy – right in
the middle of the production floor.

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 The Leitz SIRIO has made a name for itself in quality
assurance on the shop floor for almost 20 years. Now we
are introducing the next generation of the Leitz SIRIO SX,
with new features and fundamental improvements. Our
engineers have developed the new PrimeTechnologies
for the Leitz SIRIO SX to make it even more efficient. The
package of innovations includes new materials and a
new design concept to offer increased performance and
reduced inspection costs at the same time.

Close cooperation with our customers and years of

experience in hardware and software development make
us the specialists for complete solutions. The Leitz SIRIO SX
is offered as a turnkey system including:

• Automatic and manual pallet system

• Part fixtures

• Application-specific stylus sets and

• Programming of your parts.

And if you are already an owner of a Leitz SIRIO: your

existing fixtures, pallet systems and measuring programs
will be able to work without problem with the next
generation Leitz SIRIO SX.

The new Leitz SIRIO SX

+ More robust
+ Faster
+ More accurate

= More efficient

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 PrimeTechnologies. Progressive technology.
PrimeTechnologies increase the performance of the Leitz SIRIO SX.
Thanks to PrimeTherm technology, the machine is even more robust.
High-speed-scanning is ensured with PrimeScan technology.
And with PrimeCare Technology you can measure with absolute safety.
The features are available exclusively with the Leitz SIRIO SX.

PrimeTherm Technology: Robustness. Temperature stability.

Your advantage: In particular when you are measuring close to production activities, it is important to
ensure that fluctuations in the ambient temperature do not affect the accuracy of your measurements.
With PrimeTherm Technology, the Leitz SIRIO SX is thermally stable. Within a temperature range of 15 to
40 degrees Celsius you can dispense with a climate control system – and save on costs.

Our technology: PrimeTherm uses innovative concepts and materials: the machine body of the Leitz SIRIO
SX is made from the special temperature-stable PrimeTherm material which gives the CMM its high long-
term stability. A medium circulates through the machine body to even out the temperatures. PrimeTherm
minimises temperature gradients and enhances the metrological stability.

PrimeScan Technology: Accuracy. Speed.

Your advantage: The PrimeScan probe head offers standard High-Speed-Scanning and high-precision
measurement results. It can also accept stylus assemblies even for difficult-to-reach features on your
components. An intelligent collision protection system keeps the probe head free of damage during every-
day operations. The probe head is replaced within minutes thanks to an improved head changing system.

Our technology: The machine captures 1,000 points per second in High-Speed-Scanning mode. The
PrimeScan probe head accepts styli up to 500 mm and 500 g. Your Leitz SIRIO SX can therefore measure
every feature of your component. Very quick and highly precise.

PrimeCare Technology: Safety. Throughput.

Your advantage: Safety has a favourable effect on efficiency in quality assurance. For safety goes
hand-in-hand with higher availability of your measuring machine and low maintenance costs. PrimeCare
Technology takes good care of your Leitz SIRIO SX and the cost effectiveness of your quality assurance. It
protects man and machine.

Our technology: PrimeCare Technology consists of a package of safety measures: the key feature is the
collision-avoiding axes. Whenever excessive forced are detected, which could lead to a collision, the Leitz
SIRIO SX stops. Thus, effectively preventing any damage.

PrimeCare Technology

If an operator enters the safety zone into the safety zone, the machine stops so
surrounding the Leitz SIRIO SX, the system as to avoid damage.
automatically reduces the speed of the
If a crash is about to occur, the axes take
machine down to set-up speed. When the
avoiding action, thus offering the highest
intruder leaves the zone, the Leitz SIRIO
possible level of protection against costly
SX automatically switches back into full-
damage.
speed mode. If a person enters further

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High availability. Reliability and availability are key criteria for me-
trology on the shop floor. New concepts incorporated into the Leitz
SIRIO SX increase your machine availability for everyday operations.

Rapid relocation
The Leitz SIRIO SX is designed to be compact and capable of being lifted by a single
hook. Force application points directly on the machine bed allow the CMM to be
moved to another place on the shop floor or transported to a different factory.

Long maintenance interval

All four scanning axes of the Leitz SIRIO SX have air bearings and are properly
protected against dust and dirt. Lubrication is not necessary. Low-maintenance
high-quality drives controlled by state-of-the-art electronics also contribute for a
long lifetime.

Short maintenance times

The PrimeScan probe head can easily be changed by the customer. The whole
machine is fine-tuned for accessibility during servicing. All covers are easily unlo-
cked and effortlessly opened. In a very short time the whole machine is ready for
servicing – without having to dismantle the pallet system.

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Throughput, throughput, throughput. Dirt, tempera-
ture effects and vibrations – the Leitz SIRIO SX is faced by REAL tough
conditions on the shop floor. In the Leitz SIRIO SX the Hexagon Metrolo-
gy engineers have created a machine combining high speeds with high
accuracy in a harsh environment.

Four-axis scanning
The Leitz SIRIO SX is a true four-axis measuring machine. A horizontal arm with an
infinitely positionable rotary table as the fourth scanning axis leads to considerably
reduced measurement times per part. Fewer styli changes are necessary. In con-
junction with the high overall dynamics of the machine, the Leitz SIRIO SX sets new
standards here.

Clever distribution of mass

Dynamic mass is light, static mass is heavy. We have consistently implemented this
principle. The high static overall mass with low centre of gravity gives the measu-
ring machine stability as well as resistance to forces and vibrations.

Technical ceramics for moving components

This high-quality material combines dynamic, metrological and thermal properties.
The X axis and Y traverse consist of technical ceramics and represent a new dimen-
sion with respect to dynamics and accuracy in the production environment.

Safety counts.

Speed wins.

Precision scores.

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Persistently precise. The new PrimeScan sensor is only one of the
reasons why the Leitz SIRIO SX is superior to other production-floor
measuring machines in matters of accuracy. Further features also
have beneficial effects on the accuracy of the measuring machine.

Decoupling philosophy
The drive introduces no unwanted transverse forces into the machines frame. The
loadbearing structure is decoupled from the metrological frame – a new concept
that guarantees long-term accurate measurement results.

Temperature concept
Local temperature fluctuations are the enemy of metrology. We use high-quality
materials in the development of the Leitz SIRIO SX. Technical ceramics offer excel-
lent thermal conductivity combined with high stiffness. PrimeTherm Technology
minimises temperature gradients throughout the whole machine. Every single day.

Leitz decoupling philosophy PrimeTherm Technology

Specially designed mechanics decouple An artificially aged special concrete mix

the loadbearing structure from the me- with a through-flow liquid ventilation sys-
trological frame. The metrological frame tem increases the thermal conductivity.
provides the accuracy, the structural frame
provides the stability of the machine.

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A turnkey solution, ready for the production
environment. Hardware and software come from the same
supplier. With a comprehensive range of accessories, we can equip the
Leitz SIRIO SX for your applications and make sure that it integrates
seamlessly into your production processes.

Part transport
Whether you wish to inspect parts manually, semi- or fully automatically – the Leitz
SIRIO SX is compatible with every type of pallet system. This means reduced set-up
times and increased part throughput. Fully automatic systems are ideal for inspec-
tion productivity around the clock.

Fixtures
Working closely with you our experts can analyse your specific requirements. Based
on their analyses, we can offer stylus sets and fixtures designed to provide optimum
long-term process stability.

Measuring programs
In addition to hardware, part measuring programs, operator training and start up
support are integral parts of your turnkey solution. Years of applications know-how
go into providing the optimum measuring concept for your process control.

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 Power CMM for powertrain. Through its
unique axes arrangement with horizontal arm and
infinitely positionable rotary table, the Leitz SIRIO SX
achieves outstanding inspection throughputs.

Reliable and easy system integration make the Leitz SIRIO SX

the ideal measuring machine for production processes. The
majority of measurement tasks in powertrain applications are
concerned with distance, position and contour measurements.
The Leitz SIRIO SX measures all the required features in the
broad field of powertrain manufacture. For example:

• Engine blocks

• Cylinder heads

• Pistons

• Crankshafts

• Conrods

• Gearbox housings

• Gearbox components

• Screw-type compressors

• Gears

• Injection pumps

• Blisks

• Disks

• Turbine blades

The Leitz SIRIO SX provides you with the required information

for a stable manufacturing process – for example when introdu-
cing a new series or changing tools. Its characteristics make the
machine a strong partner in achieving reliable process control.

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Software for efficient measuring anD
special applications.

QUINDOS is the perfect counterpart for Leitz SIRIO SX. You

can measure all kinds of parts with this software – ran-
ging from simple casing components, such as gearbox
housings and crankcases Through cylinder heads, crank-
shafts, conrods and camshafts. No other software offers
so many solutions for efficient inspection and special
measuring tasks. The strengths of QUINDOS lie in the ef-
ficient measuring of complex geometries. IT GOES WITHOUT
SAYING THAT QUINDOS HAS NATIVE INTERFACES TO ALL MAJOR CAD
SYSTEMS.

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The basic QUINDOS program contains many tools for optimising
Powertrain in Aerospace
measurement processes and their analysis. Options such as
feature-controlled or pallet measurement increase the degree of • Turbine blades

automatisation in your measuring process. Communication with • Blisks

relational databases, PLC controls, statistical evaluations as well as
• Couplings
packages for statistical process control make for perfect integration
into production. • Housings

Specially developed powertrain applications extend the field of

application of the Leitz SIRIO SX:
Powertrain in Machine Construction
QUINDOS has further options for machine construction applica-
Powertrain in Automobile Manufacture tions, e.g.:

Practically all parts in a vehicle‘s drive train belong to the repertoire QUINDOS Screw Compressor – Inspection of male and female
of the Leitz SIRIO SX: rotors, transverse or axial sections, actual-nominal comparisons,
evaluation of lead, pitch, root and tip circle etc. with gap calculation
• Crankcases, with their critical features of cylinder bores
of rotor pairs.
• Cylinder heads, with the critical features of valve stem guides and
QUINDOS Step Gear – Inspection of the profiles of three-dimensio-
seats
nal step gears (roller gears) with cylindrical or globoid shaped carri-
• Crankshafts, with the critical features of main and piston bearings ers. The surface geometry is calculated from the transmission law.
• Camshafts, with the critical features of cams and bearings QUINDOS Polygon – Measurement and evaluation of type P3G po-
• Conrods, with the critical features of little and big ends, special lygons according to DIN 32711 and of type P4C polygons according
shapes to DIN 32712.

• Constant velocity joints (CVJ)

CAD-based Offline-Programming and

I++ Simulator
The Leitz SIRIO SX is used as a measuring machine in production
mainly in multishift operations. With offline programming QUINDOS
offers the best prerequisites for avoiding downtime. Offline
programming allows you to simply modify existing measuring
programs. CAD models can be used to generate precisely
positioned measuring points. In combination with the I++ Simulator
you can run through all the measurement processes and analyses
remote from the actual machine.

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 Leitz
The Leitz brand as part of Hexagon Metrology
stands for high accuracy coordinate measuring
machines, gear inspection centers and probes. Leitz
measurement systems master quality assurance
tasks equally well both in metrology labs as well as
on the shop floor. The development and production
are located in Wetzlar, Germany. For more than 30
years Leitz has been offering its customers the best
innovative measurement technology available. The
primary goal remains offering modern solutions for
demanding measurement tasks.

Hexagon Metrology
Hexagon Metrology is part of the Hexagon group
and brings leading brands from the field of
industrial metrology under one roof.

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