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ProbeDriver - CAM for your Renishaw Probe
ProbeDriver is a unique series of software products that works seamlessly with SURFCAM to develop inspection
and setup programs for your Renishaw Machine Tool Probe (MTP).
Applications
Complete on-machine part inspection for FAR (for one-off or production runs)- Production sampling (create in-process sampling programs)
- Output machinist, programmer and QC friendly inspection reports
- Quickly and accurately locate fixtures and parts without indicators or finders
- Verify machining accuracy in process (check for rough stock or warp)
- Check material removal between tools
- Use as a “watchdog” for lights-out or unattended machining
- Full 2 through 5 axis inspection
Probing has been embraced as standard practice for maximizing machine productivity in the field of
production and one-off machining. Prior to ProbeDriver, the inspection programs for performing these
operations had to be generated by hand, just as CNC machines were once programmed by hand using G-code.
With the advent of CAD/CAM systems, part programming speed and accuracy has increased one thousand
fold - now the same can be said for the creation of inspection programs.
ProbeDriver is available for 2 Axis and 5 Axis applications. ProbeDriver 3axis is the rock-solid
foundation for all ProbeDriver applications supports both prismatic and complex 4/5-axis measuring
functions. ProbeDriver 5axis is the industry's first full 5 axis inspection software for machine tool
probes and is a true breakthrough in machining technology.
COPious. Rapid Surface Creation from Point Cloud Data
COPious is a powerful, yet inexpensive plug-in for SURFCAM designed to simplify manipulation of complex CAD model
data for manufacturing. It automatically converts large amounts of point cloud data into well-organized surface models
even when there are overlapping data points or the data is randomly organized.
Features:
Smoothing Algorithms- Automatic Probe Radius Compensation
- Automatic Blending Over Cutouts
- Automatic Healing of Surface Models
Inputs:
- ASCII Point Cloud Files
- Any SURFCAM Input Methods
COPious is copy-protected to the SURFCAM SIM and runs within SURFCAM under the UserApp menu.
Automatic help files and a suite of sample point cloud data sets with resultant DSN files are also
included.
editNC
SURFCAM users are already familiar with the speed and simplicity of editNC as its the CNC
editor integrated into the latest release of SURFCAM. editNC is also available as a stand-alone
application for use by manufacturing engineers, machine operators, and others involved in the creation,
modification, and use of CNC programs.
Adding comments or sequence numbers to a program can be done quickly and easily with editNC, thereby
freeing up a SURFCAM workstation for more complex tasks. The editor can be started in compare-only or
view-only modes so that programs are protected from being inadvertently changed during reviews.
First introduced 1993, editNC by NFR Partners put an emphasis on high performance and large file
capabilities. It has powerful specialized functions for G-Code editing yet remains easy to learn and
use. The stand-alone version uses a software unlock code rather than a SIM, and it's economically
priced to justify use by occasional users such as managers, planners, and team leaders.
Visit their website for more details.
Rhino to SURFCAM Translator
Rhino provides the tools to accurately model your designs ready for rendering, animation, drafting,
engineering, analysis, and manufacturing. Starting with a sketch, drawing, physical model, Rhino can create,
edit, analyze, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces, and solids in Windows. For more information: www.rhino3d.com.
Data Design, a SURFCAM sales partner, is pleased to provide a free download for a translator
plug-in that imports Rhino CAD files (*.3dm) into SURFCAM.
Click here for the free download.
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