Delcam Releases PowerINSPECT 2010

Delcam has launched the 2010 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software, which offers even easier inspection of parts, tooling and prototypes against CAD data.  The system is already the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software, with this new version making it even more attractive to users of all types of metrology equipment, including manual and CNC CMMs, inspection arms and optical devices.

In the 2010 version of PowerINSPECT, the creation and editing of inspection sequences has been improved by adding the ability to insert extra points or features anywhere within the sequence, not just at the end. This will be useful for all users but especially for those creating inspection sequences with larger numbers of measurements. It will also make it easier to update complex sequences during long production runs, when process or design changes require modifications to the inspection routine.

The ‘simple measures’ functionality included in the previous PowerINSPECT release has been extended in the latest version.  The range of pre-defined inspection sequences for common measurement patterns has been increased, and simple alignments have been introduced.   

The GD&T Wizard has also been improved and simplified.  PowerINSPECT now offers the ability to select features from the CAD view, with item types shown by an icon, making selection easier.

PowerINSPECT 2010 includes improved simulation for checking sequences that are to be run on CNC CMMs or to be used for On-Machine Verification.   The collision checking has been made more flexible and easier to use, with options to stop the sequence automatically once a collision is detected and to continue the simulation until the next problem is found.

The ability to reuse measurement results has been extended. PowerINSPECT 6 introduced the ability to create a feature from a combination of other features, for example, to combine the results from a series of circles to create the inspection report for a cylinder.  PowerINSPECT 2010 builds on this functionality with the new ‘point source’ feature which gives the ability to define these relationships offline. This improves consistency for batch measurement, with the measurements being able to be reused in the same way for every component.

Finally, labels for reporting purposes can be attached to selected points within point clouds generated by laser scanners. For example, the user could highlight in the report the points that are furthest out of tolerance or could identify critical points in the design for detailed reporting.

Please Visit http://www.delcam.com/ for more information.

Related Post:

• Delcam to launch new PowerINSPECT at Euromold
• Delcam Launch Integrated CAM at SolidWorks World

Technorati: Delcam,PowerINSPECT,CAD

      

del.icio.us: Delcam,PowerINSPECT,CAD

SolidProfessor Portfolio Released for SolidWorks 2010

SolidProfessor, a SolidWorks Certified Solution Partner announced the release of a new line of products for SolidWorks 2010. The new products named SolidProfessor Standard, Professional, and Premium include content aligned specifically to address the needs of SolidWorks users based on the version of SolidWorks they are running.

SolidProfessor Standard includes a library of 20+ hours of content for new users and advanced users that own SolidWorks Standard. SolidProfessor Professional adds content for Workgroup PDM, PhotoWorks/PhotoView 360, Advanced Surfacing and a SolidWorks Certification Prep Course for SolidWorks Professional users and users looking to gain their CSWA/CSWP certification. Finally, SolidProfessor Premium adds content for Simulation, Routing, and TolAnalyst to reflect the Premium version of SolidWorks. Customers who purchase one of these new products will also receive content updates for the next year, Update Training 2011, and access to the popular Ask SolidProfessor modeling tips archive.

David Ptak, President of SolidProfessor comments, "Our customers tell us regularly how much of an advantage it is to have clear, concise and professionally developed content available right inside the SolidWorks interface. With this new line of products our customers will have the tools they need to bring products to market faster and at a lower total cost."

A SolidProfessor customer and Senior Design Engineer for Peerless industries Don Andersons writes, "Our Design Engineering team has greatly benefitted from the use of SolidProfessor. I plan on making sure our company purchases SolidProfessor each year to keep pace with the changes of SolidWorks. The "bang for the buck" is unparalleled in my opinion."

Visit http://www.solidprofessor.com/ for more information.

Related Post:

• SolidACE Ships BuiltWorks 2010 for SolidWorks
• Delcam Launch Integrated CAM at SolidWorks World
• CNC Software Releases Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks

 

Technorati: SolidWorks,SolidProfessor,SolidACE,Delcam,CNC Software

      

del.icio.us: SolidWorks,SolidProfessor,SolidACE,Delcam,CNC Software

Delcam to launch new PowerINSPECT at Euromold

Delcam will launch the new, 2010 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software at the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 2^nd to 5^th December. This latest release offers even easier inspection of parts, tooling and prototypes against CAD data. The system is already the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software, with this new version making it even more attractive to users of all types of metrology equipment, including manual and CNC CMMs, inspection arms and optical devices.

In the 2010 version, the creation and editing of inspection sequences has been improved by adding the ability to insert extra points or features anywhere within the sequence, not just at the end. This will be useful for all users but especially for those creating inspection sequences with larger numbers of measurements. It will also make it easier to update complex sequences during long production runs, when process or design changes require modifications to the inspection routine. The ‘simple measures’ functionality included in the previous PowerINSPECT release has been extended in the latest version.  The range of pre-defined inspection sequences for common measurement patterns has been increased, and simple alignments have been introduced.   

The GD&T Wizard has also been improved and simplified. PowerINSPECT now offers the ability to select features from the CAD view, with item types shown by an icon, making selection easier.

PowerINSPECT 2010 includes improved simulation for checking sequences that are to be run on CNC CMMs or to be used for On-Machine Verification. The collision checking has been made more flexible and easier to use, with options to stop the sequence automatically once a collision is detected and to continue the simulation until the next problem is found.

The ability to reuse measurement results has been extended. PowerINSPECT 6 introduced the ability to create a feature from a combination of other features, for example, to combine the results from a series of circles to create the inspection report for a cylinder. PowerINSPECT 2010 builds on this functionality with the new ‘point source’ feature which gives the ability to define these relationships offline. This improves consistency for batch measurement, with the measurements being able to be reused in the same way for every component.

Finally, labels for reporting purposes can be attached to selected points within point clouds generated by laser scanners. For example, the user could highlight in the report the points that are furthest out of tolerance or could identify critical points in the design for detailed reporting.

Visit http://www.delcam.com/ for more information.

Related Post:

• Delcam Launch Integrated CAM at SolidWorks World

Delcam Launch Integrated CAM at SolidWorks World

Delcam, the world’s leading specialist supplier of machining software, will launch its integrated CAM system for SolidWorks at the SolidWorks World 2010 exhibition to be held in Anaheim, California, from 31^st January to 3rd February.  This initial version of Delcam for SolidWorks will include the company’s industry-leading technology for drilling and two- through five-axis milling.  Future releases will cover the full range of machining operations, including turning, mill-turn and wire EDM.

Delcam for SolidWorks combines the benefits associated with Delcam’s PowerMILL and FeatureCAM CAM systems.  It is based on Delcam’s proven machining algorithms that are already used by more than 30,000 customers around the world.  For example, the software will offer PowerMILL’s exceptional speed of toolpath calculation, plus all of advanced strategies for high-speed machining, including trochoidal roughing, spiral finishing and Delcam’s patented Race-Line Machining technique.  These strategies ensure increased productivity, maximum tool life and immaculate surface finish, even when cutting the hardest, most challenging materials.

At the same time, Delcam for SolidWorks will have the same strong focus on ease-of-use as FeatureCAM, including all of the knowledge-based automation that makes it so consistent and reliable.  Most importantly, the software will include FeatureCAM’s Automatic Feature Recognition system which automatically extracts detailed feature information from the SolidWorks model.  The system not only recognizes holes and pockets within the model but also groups similar holes by size and type automatically, and indentifies draft on pocket walls, and any fillets or chamfers within the pocket.  Once the features have been identified, Delcam for SolidWorks undertakes automatic selection of cutting tools, machining strategies, and feeds and speeds, to complete the programming operation.

Delcam for SolidWorks will, of course, be fully integrated into the SolidWorks environment so that the program looks and behaves like SolidWorks.  It will offer full associativity so that any changes in the CAD model will be reflected automatically in the toolpaths.  However, this associativity will be more intelligent than that offered in many other integrated CAM systems.  Delcam for SolidWorks will not simply modify the existing toolpaths but will also review the choice of cutting tools and machining strategies, and change them if necessary.

All toolpaths generated with Delcam for SolidWorks can be checked by the integrated simulation module on the computer before being passed to the machine tool.  Finally, the software comes with Delcam’s full range of post-processors to allow fast accurate data transfer to all leading types of machining equipment.

Delcam for SolidWorks marks a new direction for Delcam.  Previously, the company has supplied all of its machining software as stand-alone systems that can be linked to any CAD program.  "We have received many requests from customers that want to be able to undertake their CAM programming from within the SolidWorks environment,” explained Tom McCollough, Vice President of FeatureCAM Development, who has overseen the creation of the new program.  "Delcam for SolidWorks provides direct access to Delcam’s world-leading CAM algorithms from within this leading design software.”

At SolidWorks World, Delcam will meet with leading international SolidWorks dealers to establish a strong distribution channel for its new product.  Any SolidWorks representatives that are interested in reselling Delcam’s new software are invited to visit the company on booth 315.

Visit http://www.delcam.com/ for more information.

Related Post:

• CNC Software Releases Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks
• LEDAS Adds Assemblies & Kinematics plug-in to Rhino