Product category:
Coordinate Measurement systems
News Release from: Hexagon Metrology | Subject: CMM software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 March 2007
Measurement and inspection software for
arms
Wilcox Associates and Romer have launched PC-DMIS Portable, the latest software release for measurement and inspection applications using Romer portable arms.
Wilcox Associates and Romer, both Hexagon Metrology companies, today announced the launch of PC-DMIS Portable, the latest software release for measurement and inspection applications utilising Romer portable arms This new version extends the power of PC-DMIS CMM, Wilcox's flagship product, with new functionality for mobile data acquisition and analysis of parts and assemblies right on the shop floor
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Features Abound for Portable CMM Applications PC-DMIS Portable introduces many new features tailored to the demands of mobile measurement technology professionals.
The software's Quick Start user interface gives programmers and operators immediate access to their portable CMM's most frequently used capabilities without overwhelming detail.
Yet, for users of both stationary and portable CMMs, the PC-DMIS familiar look and feel is still intact for a fast learning curve and a powerful universal software platform for all metrology programs.
The new software quickly aligns the most complex parts, and offers a CAD++ configuration full of algorithms for best-fit and iterative alignments.
The program supports all major CAD software and data file translators.
The software's Direct-CAD interfaces enable a seamless importation of CAD files without the loss of data.
Intelligent, Intuitive Measurement The innovative Any-order Measure feature enables operators to probe parts in a convenient and efficient order without having to follow the steps of an inspection program.
The program keeps track of measured objects and entities, and only evaluates dimensions when all of the necessary information is available.
With the click of a button, operators can use their portable arm or probe as a mouse-type pointing device to choose menu items and select geometry.
A handy built-in keypad allows the operator to enter data without leaving the machine.
Another major feature is the software's "guess mode" to classify entity types on-the-fly during data acquisition, which speeds up the measuring process and minimizes user interaction.
Besides prompting operators with text and graphics, PC-DMIS Portable provides a combination of dynamic audio and visual cues to guide users throughout the entire measurement process.
The system can be configured to produce audio signal of increasing pitch and intensity as the operator approaches a feature of interest, while at the same time zooming in on a graphical representation of the feature.
Special Sheetmetal Features for Automotive Production Also available is an optional library of sheetmetal measurement routines designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of automotive parts.
During probing, the software automatically switches between using the probe tip and shank measurement as necessary.
Training and Support Software training and technical support programs are available through a nationwide network of Hexagon Metrology precision centres.
Customer support programs via phone are provided by the Romer Technical Support department,.
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