Delcam will demonstrate the latest release of its PowerINSPECT inspection software at the IMTS exhibition to be held in Chicago from 8th to 13th September on booth E3222, the largest CAM software booth at the show. PowerINSPECT now feature a new interface with new icons that make the software more intuitive and even easier to use. Other enhancements in this version include the ability to create compound items and so speed up and simplify repetitive measurements.
\nThe new interface was developed to further improve the ease of use that has been central to PowerINSPECT becoming the world\u2019s leading hardware-independent inspection software. \u00a0Over the last few releases, the software has seen a significant increase in the range of measurements that it can make. \u00a0The software can now be used to take all types of simple measurements and to inspect a growing variety of geometric features, as well as offering more tools for analysing complex 3D surfaces. \u00a0In addition to making it easier to negotiate the greater range of options, the new interface features freshly-designed icons, which give a cleaner look and feel to the software.
\nIn addition, PowerINSPECT now has the ability for users to create custom toolbars, which allow frequently-used commands to be grouped together in one convenient place and so improve speed and ease of use. \u00a0It is possible to export and import toolbars, so users can easily transfer their set-up to a different PC or share their toolbars with other operators.
\nDuring inspection, 2D features (circles, slots, rectangles and the like) are always projected to a reference plane. \u00a0For example, when inspecting a circle representing the top of a cylinder, the user will want to measure the properties of the circle and its height. \u00a0PowerINSPECT can now create a compound item that combines the plane and the feature together into a single compound feature, and assumes that the 2D feature is to be reported, while the plane is not. \u00a0This leads to a shorter sequence tree that is easier to navigate, and a report that shows only the properties of the 2D features by default.
\nThis option is especially valuable for any iterative building operation, where an assembly needs to be measured, adjusted and re-measured until the results are acceptable. \u00a0Using compound features makes it much quicker and easier to go back and forth between measurements. \u00a0In particular, if the plane needs to be re-measured to determine the height of the circle, rather than the xy position, it can be re-measured immediately. \u00a0This option was primarily designed for the building and calibration of fixtures but it is useful in any scenario where the user has to re-measure and adjust features within an assembly.
\nEnhancements to the measurement dialogues in PowerINSPECT allow a wider range of information to be shown in addition to the measured values. \u00a0The user can now also choose to display nominal, deviation and error values, helping to highlight immediately whether each measured feature is in tolerance. \u00a0This provides the operator with more complete information, allowing even faster decisions about the status of the part and whether to continue with, or end, the measurement routine.
\nThe range of geometric features that can be measured with PowerINSPECT continues to be increased with a new option to create a probed ellipse. \u00a0A new constructed geometric feature allows the user to create the circle at the intersection of two tori. \u00a0This can then be used to locate the transition point in \u2018S\u2019 bends in tubing and ductwork applications. \u00a0In addition, enhancements have been made to the measurement of a constructed ellipse.
\nImproved calibration records can now be recorded in the probe database. \u00a0This allows better traceability of the data and provides more assistance for the user to manage their calibrations.
\nFinally, PowerINSPECT now includes improved support for the Renishaw PH20 probe. \u00a0This probe is becoming more popular as the five-access motion of the PH20 allows measurement points to be taken by moving only the head rather than the complete CMM structure, giving easy access to features at any angle and minimising stylus changes.
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Delcam will demonstrate the latest release of its PowerINSPECT inspection software at the IMTS exhibition to be held in Chicago from 8th to 13th September on booth E3222, the largest CAM software booth at the show. PowerINSPECT now feature a new interface with new icons that make the software more intuitive and even easier to<\/p>\n