NEW 3D SHAPE INSPECTOR SOFTWARE FOR ON-MACHINE MEASURING OF TOOLS AND PARTS

Marposs will present its newly updated 3D Shape Inspector part measurement software for machine tools with up to 5 axes to visitors at IMTS 2008 in booth D-4514, September 8-13, in Chicago's McCormick Place. Marposs will provide live demonstrations of the new software package along with its Mida spindle probes, Mida Laser 75 tool setter and other products for measurement, inspection and process control at IMTS.
Installed on the machine tool's CNC or on a separate PC, 3D Shape Inspector (3DSI) software enables manufacturers to turn a machining center or milling/turning machine into a virtual CMM by providing rapid verification of workpiece form and accuracy without removing the part from the machine. The operator receives instant part quality feedback that can allow immediate part rework and printout of simple, self-explanatory reports. On-machine measurement saves considerable time in removing the part for inspection in a lab and then refixturing and resetting the part whenever additional machining is required. Marposs has recently updated the 3DSI software for use with machine tools with 4th and 5th axis capabilities.