CMM Software for Measurement, Programming, Simulation, Analysis and Reporting

LK Metrology has released Camio 2024, the latest version of its coordinate measuring machine (CMM) software for measurement, programming, simulation, analysis and reporting. It features upgraded performance in several key areas to enhance safety, increase productivity in the quality control department and shorten the lead-time from component production to completion of inspection, according to company officials.

Clearance Box, a new path planning aid included in Camio 2024, simplifies and speeds programming by automatically adding clearance moves to prevent the sensor, whether a tactile probe or laser scanner, from colliding with the workpiece when moving between measured features or during head repositioning. Working alongside this feature is Auto Sensor Selection, which raises the efficiency of an inspection program by minimizing the total number of probe positions required to measure a part without the programmer having to work out the optimum sequence.

To enhance user experience, displayed CAD features automatically become semi-transparent to allow simple access to drag-and-drop tools when configuring the measurement strategy. And, a new design of the manual measurement window incorporates large counter displays to make each contact more noticeable when manually measuring features. This is particularly advantageous when operating Camio remotely or at a distance from the PC screen, such as when inspecting large workpieces.

Finally, a new stand-alone utility enables settings from one CMM running Camio 2024 to be copied to another. This is useful to users with multiple CMM installations, whether in the same location or spread across different sites, where settings must be duplicated to harmonize quality processes. Copying Camio settings also creates a valuable backup for data security.