What is DMIS?
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What is DMIS?

DMIS is an information exchange standard published with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). DMIS defines measurement process plan information for CMMs.

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

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Why 3D scan? - full field data set
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Why 3D scan? - full field data set

One of the major advantages of 3D scanning is it creates “full field data set” or sometime it’s called “digital twin”. The CMM has done a great job when it comes to collecting just enough data accurately and reliably for dimensional inspection purposes. What the CMM is focused on is to verify pre-defined features/dimensions to determine if parts are good or bad. However, when things go wrong and more information is needed to further analyze the root causes it takes a lot of efforts and tedious work to get enough useful information.

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How to Inspect a Wind Turbine Foundation Mold With 3D Scanning
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How to Inspect a Wind Turbine Foundation Mold With 3D Scanning

The wind power industry has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few decades, driven by the global push towards renewable energy sources.

Wind turbine foundations are critical components, providing the necessary support for the turbine towers to capture wind energy effectively.

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3D Inspect Cast Gearbox Housing For Machining Allowance Analysis
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3D Inspect Cast Gearbox Housing For Machining Allowance Analysis

The manufacturing of complex and large-scale alloy die castings is essential in various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, renewable energy, aerospace, and electronics.

As demand for precision in these sectors increases, the necessity for advanced manufacturing techniques and strict quality control intensifies.

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The efficiency and gains of 3D point cloud inspection 
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The efficiency and gains of 3D point cloud inspection 

Point cloud technology refers to the use of a set of data points in a 3D coordinate system, which is commonly defined by X, Y and Z axes. From a metrological standpoint, the actual points in a point cloud represent those X, Y and Z geometric coordinates for each single point. All together, these point clouds can be used as they are (raw) or filtered to create shapes and surfaces that can be compared with a nominal CAD reference, for example.

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Calypso - Blind Hole Depth
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Calypso - Blind Hole Depth

This is an excerpt from the Calypso Handbook

To measure the depth of a blind hole we must calculate the depth by using this process.

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Flatness - GD&T and Calypso Rev 3 Book
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Flatness - GD&T and Calypso Rev 3 Book

Flatness (form tolerance): the tolerance zone is limited by two parallel planes a distance t apart.

Implies: Straightness of the surface or Straightness of the derived median line

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CMM Manager VB Scripting
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CMM Manager VB Scripting

Have you ever struggled with VB scripting in CMM Manager. This book will change that and elevate your cmm programming skills to a new level. This book will help you create practical dialog boxes like the one below.

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Higher Flexibility with Less Effort
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Higher Flexibility with Less Effort

To maintain their position as a market leader, many companies are committed to quality control – for example, by using coordinate measuring machines. However, only an ideal software makes a comprehensive and individual evaluation possible. ZEISS CALYPSO is the general measuring software enabling both tactile and optical measurements with ZEISS coordinate measuring machines as well as the verification and analysis of the resulting 3D data. The new software version has been released.

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ZEISS Introduces Compact CMM for Precise Measurement of Large Volume Parts
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ZEISS Introduces Compact CMM for Precise Measurement of Large Volume Parts

ZEISS has launched the ZEISS MMZ 1 table CMM, designed specifically for large workpieces and applications that require highly accurate contact measurements. This machine excels in evaluating size, form, and location measurements with exceptional precision. Equipped with the ZEISS VAST XT gold probe head mounted on a silicon carbide ram, the ZEISS MMZ 1 offers enhanced temperature stability.

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Motorsport: Driven by speed
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Motorsport: Driven by speed

Formula One is an innovative and high performance arena where speed, precision and accuracy is of the essence at all times. To maintain pole position, Oracle Red Bull Racing has been in a long-term technical partnership with Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. Machinery heard more at the F1 team’s Milton Keynes factory

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