GTMA's Make Measurement Matter

PowerINSPECT combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device, including conventional CMMs, portable arms and optical devices, with a comprehensive range of routines for making simple measurements, for inspecting geometric features and for checking complex surfaces. Various options for PowerINSPECT will also be on show. PowerINSPECT PartAligner can be used with portable inspection equipment to simplify set-up operations for machine tools. It offers automated position compensation using an independent measuring device. Typically, this will be an inspection arm for medium-sized components or an optical device for very large parts or tooling. PowerINSPECT Tubing allows the inspection of pipe geometry together with other components using a single software program on a wide range of devices. NC-Checker is another recent addition to Delcam's family of metrology software. This allows companies to undertake in-process verification of the performance of a wide range of commonly-used machine tools. It provides a quick and easy way to confirm the accuracy of the machine with standard probing equipment. The final option, NC-PartLocator, is similar to PartAligner in that it gives the ability to adjust toolpaths to the actual position of the part, rather than having to ensure that the piece is in exactly the nominal location specified in the CAM system. However, it uses a probe in the machine tool to collect the data rather than a separate device.