Automated Surface Inspection

PowerINSPECT builds on the toolpath programming and simulation technology from Delcams
award-winning CAM software solutions. Inspection strategies provide easy automated inspection
of free form surfaces. User-defined strategies allow additional points to be measured anywhere.
Benefits:

Fast, easy programming for complex shapes

Avoids collisions
Produces an even distribution of measured points
User-defined strategies provide additional flexibility

Probe Path Programming

Pre-programmed inspection routines for common geometric shapes allow fast application of
best-practice probing techniques to measurement sequences. User-defined and teach-and-learn
strategies provide flexibility and ease of use. The Probe Path Editor function provides easy editing of
probe paths and the flexibility to change between different measurement strategies.
Benefits:

Fast, easy programming of prismatic shapes

Teach-and-learn provides greater flexibility
Easy conversion between teach-and-learn and automated probe paths
Easy conversion between touch trigger and scanning methods

Best Practice Probing Methods

Advanced Touch Trigger methods for probe path generation including automatic generation of
helical probe paths and backing off from surfaces along the probe axis. Continuous contact scanning
of geometric and free-form features utilising scanning probes such as the SP25. Continuous contact
multi-axis scanning using the movements of the machine and probe head. Probe/Stylus change racks
allow fully automated inspection of complex components. Full I++ capability enabling connections
to a number of different Co-ordinate Measuring Machines and access to server specific operations.
Benefits:

Flexibility of probe path generation

Rapid collection of point data
Efficient probe path generation for non-geometric surfaces
Easy access to I++ server and controller functionality

Simulation
Machine simulation and collision detection simplify and quicken the programming of inspection
sequences. Users can develop inspection routines offline, with complete confidence that they will run
safely on the measuring machine.
Benefits:

Simplify programming
Save machine time
Optimise machine utilisation

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A Single Solution
PowerINSPECT can be used with all types of measuring devices including all major makes of coordinate measuring machine.
PowerINSPECT can be used with portable measuring equipment such as arms and optical systems,
including those with laser scanning capabilities.
Also use PowerINSPECT to measure directly on a machine tool fitted with a probing system.
Benefits:

Boosts flexibility
Minimises training costs
Provides consistent results

Simple Graphical User Interface

The simple Graphical User Interface allows fast, easy, interactive programming.
Interactive picking of features from the CAD model allows easy programming of inspection
features.
Realistic graphics improves visualisation and simplifies reporting.
Benefits:

User-friendly interface minimises training time

Quick and easy-to-use, even for occasional users

CAD
Market-leading CAD compatibility allows comparison of components and tooling against all
mainstream CAD file types including standard industry formats such as IGES, STEP and STL
files.
The CAD file manager allows the creation of assemblies from different formats, and user
definable levels help with unfinished components and visualisation.
Benefits:

Easy inspection of complex components and assemblies

Utilise customer and supplier data
Easily visualise graphical inspection reports

Reporting
PowerINSPECT allows fast, easy creation of reports that can be understood at a glance.
Produce simple reports with a single click, or build more sophisticated reports combining
images and text.
Benefits:

Easy report creation

Single click to export pictorial views
Full text reports built automatically
Quick and easy to understand reports