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Citation
(1999), "Semi-intelligent CMM software", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 71 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.1999.12771fab.014
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Semi-intelligent CMM software
Keywords Mitutoyo, Software, Measuring machines
Mitutoyo's continued commitment to the development of new software for both manual and CNC controlled co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMS) is thought to be underlined'with the introduction of two new programming tools for the company's Geopak software.
The company explains that its new Branching and Subroutine program facility for Geopak provides CMM users with tools that will both save programming time and promote error-free CMM measurements. Branch and Subroutine facilities are said to effectively transform a normal measuring program from a list of simple sequential measurement instructions into a powerful semi-intelligent cognitive sequence, capable of taking real time decisions during the measurement process.
Applications suggested include parametric programming, where one universal part program will measure any one of several similar parts instead of having to develop several measurement programs. Error trapping applications entail testing the validity of collected data or operator actions prior to post processing. Interactive Collision Avoidance provides the ability to realign automatically any component to be measured or modify probing positions if a part is found to be wrongly positioned during measurement.
Branch and Subroutine programs can also be fitted to Mitutoyo optical projectors fitted with Geopak 2D software. Mitutoyo has also devised two day training courses at its Warwick Institute of Metrology designed for personnel responsible for CMM operation with Geopak software.
Details available from Mitutoyo (UK) Ltd. Tel: +44 (0) 1264 353123; Fax: +44 (0) 1264 354883; E-mail: mitumark@aol.com