Fifteen years ago, PC-DMIS revolutionized CMM software by linking CAD with CMMs using DMIS and IGES. Thanks to continued technological advancement, the software now offers a variety of methods for melding CAD models into your inspection process, from simple yet powerful translators to Direct CAD Interfaces™ (DCIs) that let you work directly on your native CAD models.
PC-DMIS is available as standard equipment or as an option on all new Hexagon Metrology coordinate measurement machines. It can also be easily installed on existing Hexagon machines, or as a plug-in module for most non-Hexagon CMMs. PC-DMIS software offers fully supported migration paths from many existing Hexagon Metrology legacy software products, including MICROMEASURE® IV, AVAIL™, TUTOR™, CHORUS™, CHORUS NT™, CHORUS CAD™, MeasureMax+™ and MASTER™.
PC-DMIS software is available in three different versions: PC-DMIS PRO®, PC-DMIS CAD® and PC-DMIS CAD ++®. It offers a variety of options packages to provide the most comprehensive solution to metrology applications on the market.
PC-DMIS PRO
PC-DMIS PRO is the baseline version of PC-DMIS offering a full range of measurement, evaluation and reporting functions. It's ideal for customers who don't use CAD in their inspection process.
For the novice, PC-DMIS PRO includes a set of easy-to-use "Quick Start" routines. These automate many of the basic metrology functions to help new users get up and running as quickly as possible. More experienced users can measure even the most challenging parts with PC-DMIS PRO by taking advantage of its complete set of programming tools, graphical and textual reporting capabilities, and links to third party software. With PC-DMIS PRO, you can:
- make quick checks or program complex parts using a powerful, flexible GUI.
- analyze measurement data using a rich selection of PTB certified measurement algorithms.
- report inspection results using built-in templates or customize your own hyper-reports.
- develop tailor-made, high-level language routines.
- upgrade directly to PC-DMIS CAD or PC-DMIS CAD++.
- link to CAD via optional IGES and DMIS pre- and post-processors.
- configure the toolbars and menus according to specific needs and user preferences.
PC-DMIS CAD
Over fifteen years ago, Wilcox Associates revolutionized the industry by turning the tedious, error-prone job of writing inspection programs into a simple matter of pointing and clicking on simple CAD models. That was just the beginning. Today, PC-DMIS CAD works with CAD models of all types, from basic 2.5D wireframes to the most complex solid models. With its easy-to-use GUI, accurate machine modeling and new, built-in QuikFixture™ module, PC-DMIS CAD makes short work of developing, testing and debugging inspection programs both on-machine and off-line.
PC-DMIS CAD imports and exports CAD information in most internationally accepted formats. Optional modules are available for even tighter integration of CAD and CMM systems.
In addition to the capabilities of PC-DMIS PRO, PC-DMIS CAD allows users to:
- link to CAD bi-directionally using built-in DES, DMIS, DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, STL, VDAFS, and XYZIJK translators.
- easily work with even the largest CAD files with an improved graphics engine employing the latest technology.
- change probe paths, add and delete hits, and modify measurement parameters with the click of a mouse.
- use new graphics-based tools to manage part programs; take fine control over variables like model lighting, transparency, and texturing; create cut planes that give direct access to areas of interest and highlight surfaces using Mouse Over Highlighting (MOHL).
- operate directly on CAD models using a Direct CAD Interface (DCI) technology or translate into and out of the native CAD format using a Direct CAD Translator. (DCT).
- manipulate CAD models using tools for: mirroring, adding layers, removing, hiding and changing entities and adding grids.
- easily reverse-engineer parts.
PC-DMIS CAD++
For the most demanding scanning and measurement applications, Wilcox Associates offers PC-DMIS CAD++. This software lets users measure the most complex parts with unsurpassed speed and accuracy, and provides full control over a range of scanning devices. In addition to simplifying measurement of contoured parts like blades, dies, molds and models, PC-DMIS CAD++ has a complete suite of thin-walled (sheet metal) functions. With strong roots in the automotive industry, these routines make inspecting these difficult parts fast and trouble free.
Along with all the capabilities of PC-DMIS PRO and PC-DMIS CAD, PC-DMIS CAD++ lets you:
- quickly define scan paths and extract nominal values and vectors
- scan and measure contoured and sheet metal parts using Touch Trigger Probes; Analog Probes and take full control over CW43L-mw servo wrists
- use any of a full range of scanning methods
- easily measure thin-walled features using pre-defined routines
- automatically scan and reverse engineer unknown surfaces and features
- effectively use your manual CMMs to scan both thin-walled and contoured parts
- dynamically compensate for variations in sheet metal parts using a wide variety of specialized functions
- effortlessly align the most complex parts using iterative alignments
- analyze your results in either 2D or 3D
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