Delcam Offers Free Tool/Part QC Guide

2008-11-15 8:41:06

Delcam plc has produced a free guide to the use of On-Machine Verification (OMV), a multiaxis capability in the company’s PowerInspect inspection software, in controlling the quality of machined parts and tooling. The guide, which is available in DVD format, covers the benefits of using OMV and the types of applications in which the approach is most advantageous.

On-Machine Verification allows initial checking of machined parts to be carried out in situ on any CNC machine tool; the parts do not have to be transferred to coordinate measuring machines for this inspection. According to Delcam, most modern machine tools either come with, or can be retrofitted with, probing capabilities to assist in the setup of the job. With OMV, this same equipment can now be used for verification at little extra cost.

The main advantage of the option is that mistakes are discovered right where they can be corrected—on the machine tool. Delcam emphasizes the particular benefit of OMV for companies that lack inspection capabilities, such as organizations that machine parts so large that the cost of dedicated facilities is prohibitive.

The OMV version of Delcam’s PowerInspect offers all of the advantageous features associated with the releases of the software for use on dedicated inspection equipment. It provides quick and easy comparison of tooling and sample components against CAD data, and it produces clear, comprehensive reports that can be understood by anyone involved in the product development process. The system allows off-line programming of the inspection sequence for the machine tool, with fully integrated simulation, and thus minimizes the time taken on the machine for the verification operation.

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