Increase measuring efficiency—from the generation of measuring plans to data analysis and documentation
OBERKOCHEN, Germany—May 04, 2010.
With CALYPSO 5.0, the function for importing metadata as a feature directly from 3D CAD systems has been improved. It is now possible to generate measurement plans from the 3D models up to 60 percent faster. CAD metadata (PMI) in the form of dimensions and tolerances, comments in text form and data on surface quality and material specifications can be accepted with very high accuracy by CALYPSO 5.0. The Siemens NX (UG), CATIA V5 and ProE CAD systems, as well as the new open CAD format JT Open are supported. A 3D computer mouse increases the efficiency of offline programming.
An important feature has been added to the function of integrating a live camera image into the CAD model for optical measurements: CALYPSO 5.0 uses an interactive selection in the live image of the camera sensor to automatically navigate the coordinate measuring machine to the desired location. Extensive searching for a feature and the time-consuming positioning with the joysticks on the control panel are no longer necessary.
Optimized probing cycles make single-point measurements considerably faster. With the VAST® XT and VAST XXT probes, the time needed for a measurement is reduced by up to six percent. There is now a special option for the measurement of tubes. Entire tubes and segments can be inspected and specific values for tube production can be ascertained. The results are then available as correctional values for tube bending machines.
New features are also available for the METROTOM® computer tomographs from Carl Zeiss: they allow the definition of customized tolerance classes and visualization of the results in informative colored displays.
