Product category:
CMMs (co-ordinate measuring machines) and software
News Release from: Rathnew Scientific | Subject: Aberlink CMMs and Delcam's PowerINSPECT software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 March 2003
Irish distributor for CMMs appointed
Rathnew Scientific is now the distributor in Ireland for Aberlink Co-ordinate Measuring Machines and also Delcam's PowerINSPECT CAD based inspection software.
Rathnew Scientific is now the distributor in Ireland for Aberlink Co-ordinate Measuring Machines and also Delcam's PowerINSPECT CAD based inspection software There are three main Aberlink systems, one is a manual machine, and the other two are CNC (DCC) machines
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Feb 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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For non-contact inspection, the machines can be fitted with the Aberlink Telecentric camera system which features a quick changeover mounting.
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For dedicated non-contact measurement we can provide you with a range of Baty optical systems, all featuring the Aberlink 3D measurement software.
If you need to compare your inspection results with a CAD model, we can provide you with Delcam's PowerInspect software.
Axiom - the Axiom is a manual CMM it has a working envelope of 600 x 510 x 400mm (X,Y,Z).
It features all aluminium construction and air bearings; the robust design makes it ideal for use on the shopfloor.
The price of this machine, around GBP 9,500 fully installed, sets a completely new entry level for CMMs, bringing precision measurement within reach of many companies for the first time.
There are currently over 300 of these machines installed world-wide.
Maxim - the Maxim is a CNC CMM it has a working envelope of 500 x 600 x 400mm (X,Y,Z).
Again featuring all aluminium construction, this machine can achieve velocity vectors of 1,500mm / sec making it one of the fastest CMM's in the world.
The measurement structure is completely isolated; this improves accuracy and means that a range of installation options are available.
A full choice of Renishaw motorised and manual probe heads are available.
Zenith - the Zenith is a CNC CMM it boasts a massive 1200 x 1000 x 800mm (X,Y,Z) measuring volume.
If you have large components to measure then this is the machine for you.
Low level table and open design makes loading of components easy.
Leading edge drive design together with raised guideway and low inertia construction gives high-speed and vastly reduced inspection times.
We can also supply dedicated non-contact optical measurement systems, all these systems can make full use of the award winning Aberlink 3D measurement software.
Venture - the Venture is a simple and affordable 2D and 3D non-contact measurement system that comes in a range of sizes from 200 x 100mm to 600 x 300mm.
It is manufactured by Baty and can be either manual or CNC.
You can automatically interface with DXF files to compare results with CAD or create inspection programmes.
Baty - we offer a full range of Baty optical projectors.
When used in conjunction with Aberlink's revolutionary 3D measurement software they can offer you a dramatic increase in productivity.
We can even retrofit your existing projector so that you can make use of the features that the Aberlink software will give you.
Aberlink software - all systems, whether manual or CNC, feature the revolutionary award winning Aberlink 3D measurement software.
Graphics based software from the start, not just software with graphics added on.
The software allows you to measure components and build up a graphical representation of the component at the same time.
What you have at the end of the inspection routine is an engineering drawing of the component.
As you measure a component you are automatically creating a programme to measure subsequent components of the same type.
Programming for CNC machines can be either in the form of teach and repeat, or off-line assisted by isometric views showing the 3D probing path.
The software has full geometric tolerancing capability and an automatic shape recognition function and can carry out SPC batch analysis including Process Capability (Cpk), Min / Max, and 3s etc.
Output can be either graphical as created on screen, or fully tabulated reports in various formats that can show nominals, tolerances, errors, pass / fail, geometric tolerances etc.
Reports can also show the form of features (roundness, straightness etc.), hole positions, or complete batch results in one report.
All output carries the users Company name The software can also interface with CAD packages using DXF format.
DELCAM PowerINSPECT - PowerINSPECT from Delcam leads the way in today's market by delivering a complete CAD based inspection solution.
PowerINSPECT surpasses traditional 2 dimensional inspection methods by offering you the capability to inspect against all your CAD data with any type of measuring device.
PowerINSPECT can be used with all types of inspection hardware including manual and CNC CMMs, portable arms, optical measuring devices and CNC machine tools.
Quality with ease of use; PowerINSPECT has a simple user interface making it intuitive and easy to use.
The learning curve is short allowing the operator to get the most from the measuring device in the shortest possible time.
PowerINSPECT's on screen feedback and detailed graphical displays give immediate feedback for each measured point.
Inspection reports can be generated automatically in a customised format to include pictorial, tabulated and statistical data, meeting the demands of design requirements and agreed International Standards.
PowerINSPECT gives you:- * Comparison against all mainstream CAD formats.
* Rapid alignment even for complex freeform shapes.
* Inspection of user defined sections.
* The ability to inspect along the edge of a part.
* Full Geometric Inspection capabilities.
* Automatic creation of inspection features from CAD nominals.
* Step by step Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Wizard.
* Point, wireframe and surface export for measured entities.
* CAD manipulation including surface offsetting.
Quality Reporting: * Graphical reports mean discrepancies can be seen at a glance.
* Reports can be customised to meet the exact requirements of the operator, customer or external quality bodies.
* Anything from on-screen images to full reports can be printed.
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