OMNI-TECH : IQ Metrology CMM Manager

IQ Metrology CMM Manager

CMM-Manager is a task-oriented, highly intuitive CMM software package for both manual and CNC CMMs. It is a fully integrated environment featuring walk-in quick-measure, one-click CAD-measure, collision-free CAD-teach, virtual simulation, real-time verification, advanced path planning, CAD alignment, datum alignment and many more smart functions.

CMM-Manager also offers flexible yet easy-to-use functionalities, including graphical probe configuration management, automatic tip calibration, cross section scanning and group feature measurement.

CMM-Manager software can retrofit any manual CMM and is plug-n-play for most DCC CMMs on the market today.

CMM-Manager Software Features:

Fully integrated measurement system:

Task oriented working environment with intuitive interface design, easy to learn and easy to use

Walk-in measurement for quick dimension check
One-click automatic CAD-measure
Collision-free CAD-teach
Virtual simulation and real-time verification

Advanced path planning:

Automatic probing angle selection
Collision detection and collision avoidance
Inspection path optimization

Powerful alignment tools:

Iterative datum alignment to improve the accuracy and repeatability of the alignment results for datum points distributed on prismatic surfaces as well as free-form sculptured surfaces.

CAD alignment for free-form surfaces
3-2-1 alignment for prismatic datum features

Reverse engineering support:

Actual measured data exported to CAD can be used to take your reverse engineering application to new heights of efficiency and accuracy
Exporting actual measured data to an IGES or a DXF file format

System requirements:

IBM PC compatibles running Windows 95/98/ME, or Windows NT/2000/XP

CMM-Manager Metrology Software Features:

Graphical Programming: Inspection programs created directly from CAD Optimization, simulation and verification of programs Comprehensive programming and editing capability Graphical Probe Configuration: Automatic tip calibration Graphical probe assembly Assembly of probe configuration using library of Renishaw probes and accessories
Cross Section Scanning: Measurement of 2D cross sections from 3D surfaces
Group Measure: Measurement of hole pattern with a few mouse clicks
Reporting: CMM-Manager provides state-of-the-art reporting capabilities for visualizing and documenting your inspection results Various customizable reporting formats including graphical report, text report, or mixed text and graphical report; Intuitive user interface for report creation including graphics assisted tools for tolerance reporting, and drag and drop interface for report template creation; Web-ready HTML report output for information exchange and sharing between departments
Graphics Assisted Tolerance Reporting Tools: Reporting features and datum features are highlighted in graphics window for easy identification Reporting dimensions and tolerances are displayed in graphics window for visual confirmation
Drag and Drop Graphical Report Creation: Simply drag the reporting item from report data base tree and drop to the graphics report window, a graphics report table will be created instantly and the lead line will be automatically connected to the associated feature
Web ready HTML Report Output: View and web-ready HTML report with your favorite web browser and publish it on your intranet for information exchange and sharing