Inspection Software

Delcam has launched the 2011 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software.

This new release simplifies the analysis of results with the introduction of a Quick Report option, the company says. Faster interpretation of data allows for errors to be identified and rectified more quickly, reducing costs.

The software also incorporates improvements to the handling of point-cloud data, and makes the reuse of previously measured data to inspect additional features easier.

Improvements to the handling and alignment of point clouds make it easier to deal with the large data sets generated when using laser-line probes, the company says. Emphasis on critical areas of the part alignment now can be carried out by selecting the desired region of the point cloud and associating it to the CAD. This gives priority to the selected regions of the point cloud rather than treating every point equally, thus giving more control over the alignment.

Points from geometric measurements can be converted into surface-inspection points, allowing them to be used in the inspection of the size and location. This enhancement also allows the existing geometric strategies to be used for surface inspections, thereby reducing the amount of time spent measuring and allowing for more detailed, consistent, and cost-effective inspection routines, the company reports.

This software works with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for taking simple measurements, for inspection of geometric features, and for analyzing complex 3-D surfaces.

For more information, visit www.delcam.com.