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News Release from: Marposs | Subject: 3D Shape Detector software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2007
Machining centre can act as a CMM
An Italian probing systems manufacturer has developed software that will allow a machining centre or CNC milling machine to be used as a CMM to check wokpieces.
Marposs of Bentivoglio, Italy, has introduced its 3D Shape Detector software, which is designed to allow machine shops to use their machining centres or CNC millers as a 'virtual coordinate measuring machine' (CMM) In doing so, the user can check the form and accuracy of a workpiece quickly, without having to remove it from the machine to a CMM
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 9 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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3D Shape Detector gives the machinist an instant workpiece quality feedback.
This data can be used for immediate workpiece rework.
It will also print out simple, easy to understand dimensional inspection reports.
Marposs said that with the help of a graphical display the system is easy to program and use.
It allows the interactive selection of measuring points from a graphical display.
There is also the possibility of importing workpiece data files in most 3D formats.
Summing up, 3D Shape Detector offers the following advantages.
* Workpiece stays in the machine for dimensional and form checking.
* Simplifies the management of workpiece reworking.
* Can reduce manufacturing and inspection times and offer bettr process control.
Marposs said that the 3D Shape Detector also provides a fast return on investment.
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