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Silma
XG 3D Inspection Software :
With the ever increasing demand to
turn round parts faster than ever before, Silma XG
is able to offer any CMM user a completely closed loop solution,
from original CAD data through to final part program, resulting
in more productive CMM operation.
Silma XG
Offline CMM
Simulation and Programming provides an easy to use environment
for CMM programming directly from a CAD model, without the need
for connection to a CMM - part programs are ready to run before
the part has even been brought to the CMM. This means program
development can run directly in line with part design and
production.
The software
operates in an identical manner to the standard "on-line"
version of Metrolog XG®, such that a minimal
amount of user training is required. This includes ;
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a
completely flexible user interface including user
definable tool bars, multiple graphics windows, feature
reporting, etc. - you define the way the software works
to suit your measurement requirements |
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full
integration of CAD surface models including IGES, VDA
and direct import of models from CATIA, UniGraphics,
ParaSolids, ProEngineer, etc., plus a powerful CAD
management library enabling data to be easily
manipulated (mirror, rotate, transform, change colours,
solid render, layers, create an remove surfaces, etc.)
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direct
connection to CAD features, such that any changes in the
CAD model are immediately reflected by automatic changes
within the measuring program |
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automatic CNC measurement
of ALL geometric features, including direct measurement
from CAD data (just click and measure), probe path
visualisation, numerous probing strategies to suit the
application, feature detection (e.g. holes in planes),
automatic selection of optimum probe angles, safety
zones, etc. |
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direct selection of GD&T
provides users with an easy way to generate the correct
measuring strategy to meet GD&T requirements (available
with CATIA V5 and ProE models) |
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full
off-line simulation of the measuring program, including
a virtual display of the machine and probe head
configuration (including probe changers), automatic
collision detection, automatic selection of optimum
probe angles, and part program debugging before the part
is ever made |
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100%
DMIS compatible, with full coding to suit the latest
DMIS standards, using only pure DMIS syntax without the
need to translate into a "nearly-DMIS" version of the
language |
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dramatic increases in productivity, as your measuring
machine is always available to measure parts
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Automatic
probing tools provide the user with a complete tool box of
measurement techniques in order to tackle the most complex
measurement applications.
The software
enables the user to simulate over 500 measuring machines, so
that part programs can be tested to ensure compatibility across
different makes or types of machines. The operator also has the
ability to generate his own "virtual" machine, such that every
format of machine can be included. In this way, the possibility
of probe crashes (including interference between the part, the
holding fixture, probe changers and the machine frame) can all
be tested prior to running the real part. In addition, by
importing CAD models of fixtures, etc., the user can also
include these in machine simulation to test for crashes. Machine
simulations include ;
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a
complete range of the World's leading CMM models incl.
DEA, Zeiss, LK, Wenzel, etc. |
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user
definable "generic" machines to suit specific
applications |
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all
current Renishaw probe heads, probes, probe and stylus
changers plus a complete range of stylus configurations |
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a
range of OEM probe heads and stylus sets, including
Zeiss, Mora, etc. |
Silma XG
is the ONLY way that you can fully utilise your CMM by freeing
it do what it was meant to do - measure parts !
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