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News Release from: Delcam | Subject: Version 5 of its PowerINSPECT software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial Team on 29 February 2008

Inspection software supports 5-axis
scanning

Inspection software includes support for 5-axis scanning with Renishaw's REVO probe, using multiple alignments within parts or assemblies, improved CMM connectivity and better report generation.

Delcam will launch Version 5 of its PowerINSPECT software at the Control 2008 exhibition in Germany Version 5 of this hardware-independent inspection software includes support for the following

* 5-axis scanning with Renishaw's REVO probe.

* The ability to use multiple alignments within parts or assemblies.

* Improved CMM connectivity.

* More flexible report generation.

PowerINSPECT 5 is believed by Delcam to be the first inspection software to support Renishaw's REVO for the verification of geometric and free-form shapes on all major makes of CMM.

The combined solution offers faster and more accurate measurement of feature-rich parts, such as powertrain components, and complex doubly-curved surfaces, including those found in aerofoils and turbine blades.

As the 5-axis REVO head is much lighter and more dynamic than the CMM, with a significantly better frequency response, it is able to quickly follow changes in the part geometry much more quickly.

In addition, 5-axis scanning minimises dynamic errors caused by the inertial forces that affect the moving mass of the CMM structure.

* 5-axis simulation and collision avoidance - the PowerINSPECT Version 5 release incorporates proven 5-axis simulation and collision avoidance technology from Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system.

Consequently, users can be confident that the inspection routines will operate safely and efficiently, said Delcam.

PowerINSPECT's new ability to use multiple alignments within a single part will allow independent verification of distinct areas within the component.

This will make it simpler to identify the source of any error in a faulty example and so make it quicker and easier to rectify the problem.

Multiple alignments can also be important when checking assemblies of parts.

They can be used to discover whether the error is in an individual component, and, if so, in which one, or whether the problem has resulted from an inaccuracy in the way in which the parts have been put together.

The introduction into PowerINSPECT of I++ technology will make it easier to add the software to new hardware, said Delcam to manufacturingtalk.com, especially for companies that use a variety of different devices.

I++ is the standard communication format for CMMs and is supported by all major equipment manufacturers.

* Reporting - PowerINSPECT's easy-to-understand reporting has always been one of the software's most popular features, claimed Delcam.

With the new release, Delcam said that users have been given more control over the way in which the results are displayed.

The previous highly-automated reporting methods are still available but users are now able to customise reports more easily.

For example, the positions and contents of results labels can be adjusted to highlight the most important measurements.

* Delcam at Control exhibition, Stuttgart, Germany, April 22-25, Stand 3110. Request a free brochure from Delcam ...

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