Delcam has released the 2016 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software, the world\u2019s leading hardware-independent 3D inspection solution.\u00a0 The new release includes greatly enhanced options for section measurement, more comprehensive collision avoidance, improved point cloud inspection, the ability to add notes to reports, and improved user control of CNC surface inspection routines.<\/p>\n
Section inspection has been improved with easier creation of sections, better visualisation and enhanced reporting.\u00a0 The enhanced options for section editing in PowerINSPECT 2016 include a slider that can be used to move the section through the part with real-time updating of the CAD view.\u00a0 A specific value for the section intersection can still be entered if required.<\/p>\n
New graphics options help with visualisation and reporting.\u00a0 In the CAD view, the default option highlights the section cut and displays a semi-transparent representation of the material in the foreground, providing an accurate 3D visualisation of the section in place on the part.\u00a0 During section creation the shading is updated dynamically as the section moves through the model. Alternatively, the near side can be hidden completely, or the complete CAD model can be shown in a solid colour as before.<\/p>\n
Once the desired section has been chosen, the inspection path can be generated automatically.\u00a0 The points generated can be edited if necessary.\u00a0 The section can also be viewed and reported as a 2D true view of the section profile that is currently selected.<\/p>\n
As with other PowerINSPECT measurements, the results of the section inspection can be viewed as spot confetti, deviation lines or vector lines.\u00a0 The results can be displayed either on their own or as part of a larger inspection sequence.<\/p>\n
Automatic collision detection was introduced in PowerINSPECT 2015, with probe paths adjusted automatically when a direct move between inspection features would result in a collision.\u00a0 A new collision-free mode extends this capability by automatically creating links between inspection features as necessary.\u00a0 If a potential collision is detected, the software automatically creates and calculates a new linking path that avoids the obstacle.\u00a0 Collision avoidance is recalculated when the order of the inspection sequences is adjusted in the sequence tree.<\/p>\n
Intermediate paths can still be created or updated manually.\u00a0 This is required when the CAD model does not include complete information about the physical reality, for example if clamps or fixtures used to hold the part are not included in the CAD data.<\/p>\n
PowerINSPECT 2016 has improved reporting with the ability to include additional user-defined information.\u00a0 New \u2018Report Note\u2019 items allow the user to insert additional observations, including text and pictures. \u00a0\u00a0As with all other items in the report, the notes can be shown, hidden and re-ordered within the report.<\/p>\n
The formatting of labels has also been enhanced, particularly for GD&T items.\u00a0 New options have been added to the dialog for session settings to enable further control of the label display.\u00a0 Furthermore, the label sizes can be edited in the session settings and grid lines can be displayed for clearer reporting.<\/p>\n
A number of enhancements have been added for inspections based on point clouds.\u00a0 Firstly, point clouds can be imported from DMT and STL triangle files.\u00a0 Scanning acquisition performance is improved and points can be saved from a point-cloud scan each time there is a pause during the scan.\u00a0 Several point-cloud items can also now be created in a single point-cloud session without having to leave the full-screen acquisition view.<\/p>\n
CNC surface inspection has been improved, making it easier to produce consistent results across a batch of components.\u00a0 New surface inspection groups provide better user control of point naming, and the positioning, contents and formatting of report images.\u00a0 It is also possible to reference CNC surface inspection groups directly in RPS alignments.<\/p>\n
Finally, there are significant usability improvements for the CAD File Manager.\u00a0 It is now possible to import one or more CAD files by dragging and dropping them into the main graphics window.\u00a0 The highlighting and visualisation of individual objects in CAD models is further improved, making it easier to identify named objects and levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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