Automated Shop Floor Inspection System

Verisurf Software, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) offers the CMM Master programmable CMM system, a complete automated shop floor inspection system that combines the power of Verisurf software – a complete coordinate measurement CAD system with 3D surface modeling, traditional 2D drafting and 3D model associative geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) – with the Equator comparative gauge. This fast, easy, accurate, affordable and portable programmable CMM system can open any CAD model and can even use STL files to create CMM inspection plans to automate the inspection of 3D printed prototypes and additive manufactured parts.

CMM Master can greatly increase throughput and reduce scrap rates at a fraction of the cost of traditional CMM systems. The lightweight and compact solution runs on single-phase power, with no need for costly compressed air supply. Completely portable, this system can easily be configured for use on the shop floor or in the QA lab. Some of the features include:

• Automated or manual joystick inspection.
• Online and offline part programming – programs can be created offline from CAD or online in “teach” mode using the CMM joystick.
• Multiple part alignment methods – align parts from simple 3-2-1 feature fitting or iterative best fit.
• Full simulation and collision detection – simulate measurement routines, including probe scanning to help prevent potential CMM crashes before they occur.
• Flexible reporting options – automatically generate AS9102 First Article Inspection Report; inspection data can be exported to other popular presentation formats, including Microsoft® Word®, PowerPoint® and Adobe® 3D PDF Viewer.

“We are very excited to offer this complete programmable inspection solution powered by our software. In keeping to our commitment of providing open solutions, this same software also enables quality engineers to program and run automated inspection routines on fixed gantry CMMs and other portable devices across the manufacturing enterprise. The goal is to increase efficiency while reducing customer training, data management and support costs,” explained Ernie Husted, the president of Verisurf Software. The programmable CMM Master is available through Verisurf and authorized Verisurf dealers. Verisurf Software is a three-dimensional measurement solutions company committed to delivering advanced computer-aided surface analysis, inspection, tool building, assembly guidance and reverse engineering solutions that help shops produce higher quality products in less time and at lower cost with automated, model-based processes.

Verisurf Software, Inc., 4907 East Landon Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807, 714-970-1683, www.verisurf.com.