Tecnomatix CMM Inspection Execution enables the consistent and accurate in-process inspection and analysis of manufactured parts on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and NC Machine Tools. CMM Inspection Execution is cost-effective, time-saving and extremely easy to use.

CMM Inspection Execution enables inspectors and machine operators to perform consistent and accurate inspection of manufactured parts on the shop floor. Using CMM Inspection Execution, you can significantly reduce tooling and fixturing costs, as well as manufacturing set-up time. It enables you to perform quick and accurate analysis by comparing inspected data with specified design tolerances. CMM Inspection Execution is ideal for in-process inspection applications, and uses a Windows user interface which is easy to learn and use.

Features:

• Integrated with over 30 CMM and NC machine tools
• Direct interface provides seamless integration with NC machine tools
• Windows user interface is easy to learn and use
• Manual capabilities define and manage part features
• Concurrent engineering tools enables comparison with CAD model geometry
• For in-process inspection and optimization of subsequent NC paths

Benefits:

• Reduce tooling and fixturing costs
• Reduce manufacturing set-up time
• Reduce time and costs spent on machining bad parts
• Eliminate errors by continuously comparing work with original CAD model
• Perform in-process inspection and optimize subsequent NC paths
• Increase productivity by defining and managing part features

Automate Part Inspection

CMM Inspection Execution enables inspectors and machine operators to perform consistent and accurate inspection of manufactured parts on the shop floor. By using CMM Inspection Execution, you do not need to learn multiple machine languages within your shop environment, because the system interfaces with over 30 CMM and NC machine tools that are equipped with inspection probes.

Reduce Tooling and Fixturing Costs

CMM Inspection Execution significantly reduces tooling and fixture costs, as well as manufacturing set-up time. Using advanced orientation capabilities unique to CMM Inspection Execution, you can "align" subsequent NC machining and inspection paths to the actual position of the part on the machine. This results in fast and efficient part set-ups and reduces the need for expensive, high accuracy fixtures.

Analyze Inspected Data

CMM Inspection Execution enables you to perform quick and accurate analysis by comparing inspected data with specified design tolerances. It also supports ANSI Y14.5 and ISO standards. CMM Inspection Execution allows you to consistently interpret and analyze measured data, no matter what inspection device was used to collect it. Analysis results are displayed on the screen.

Enable In-Process Inspection

CMM Inspection Execution enables you to inspect a part while it is still on the machine tool. Advanced capabilities enable you to inspect and analyze partially machined parts, calculate and adjust fixture offsets and detect the amount of uncut material so you can optimize the remaining NC machining passes.

Manual Online Programming

CMM Inspection Execution provides you with online programming capabilities. By using CMM Inspection Execution, you can manually modify inspection programs during execution. It also enables to manually orient, calibrate, measure and define part features, allowing operators to quickly respond and adjust for unplanned scenarios.

CMM Inspection Execution Is Your Concurrent Engineering Tool

CMM Inspection Execution facilitates concurrent engineering by enabling you to send generated data to design engineers for comparison with the original CAD model. Using this data, you can perform mathematical and graphical analysis against the original CAD geometry and tolerances to improve part manufacturability.

Typical CMM Inspection Execution Applications

• CAD-based inspection and analysis -- Shop floor needs a fast way to inspect and analyze parts based on a master CAD part model
• Inspection of NC machine tools -- Manufacturing needs to inspect parts on the machine tool to perform in-process inspection and optimize subsequent NC paths
• Monitor parts manufactured by off-site supplier -- Need for consistent part inspection and analysis technique for suppliers who produce parts at remote facilities