FormControl V4 is developed for comprehensive production control in machining centers. The software enables the operator to perform contour measurements in the machine as well as fast workpiece control due to measurement and analysis of geometrical standard elements.
The application of the software allows a fast detection of machining errors directly in the machining center, eliminating the need for time-consuming resetting of the workpiece on a separate measuring machine. Re-work is done within the initial set-up, thereby not only saving further time-consuming alignment of the workpiece, but also increasing essential accuracy.
If a workpiece should be measured, the operator simply identifies the measuring points with the mouse on the 3D model. Also the real measuring sequence is executed with a single mouse command. The Data transfer between NC and PC takes place via ADIF (Automatic data interface).
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- Contour measurement in the machining center
- Measurement and analysis of geometrical standard elements
- Fast detection of machining errors
- Immediate rework in initial setup
- Collision control
- Easy to use with logically structured and self-explaining user interface
- Increase of in-process reliability
- Application with any probe system desired
- Options: 5-axes measurement and Best-Fit-Function
- Easy generation of printable measuring protocol
- Measurement by mouse click
- ADIF - Automatic Data Interface
- Generation of NC-program
- Compilation of program to control
- Automatic import of measuring results
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Fast and flexible measurement of:
- bore & pin
- sphere
- cone
- bar & groove
- radius
- step
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Comfortable checking of related geometrical elements:
- Fast verification of distances from one element to the other
- Angular positioning from one element to the other
- Cone angle and shaft angle
- Reference or chain dimensioning
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Workpiece related adjustment of the measuring procedure:
- Number of measuring points on one section
- Number and position of sections on a geometric element
- Element specific predefinition of start and end angle (circular arc)
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- Simplified referencing between workpiece and machine coordinate system
- Correction of setting errors of work piece and probe system
- Compensation of thermal drift of machining center
- Compliant with standards of measuring machines
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- Even spread and fast generation of a large number of measuring points
- Along a line or by means of a grid
- Measuring points can be imported by CAD/CAM
- Grouping: Time saving for generation and measurement of large projects
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- Initial calibration with ceramic ball only at first setup or after change of stylus
- Minimization of idle times due to unnecessary calibration within measuring sequence
- No restriction of the working area by ceramic ball
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- Any requested orientation of probe system resp. workpiece
- Measurement of relief cuts or oblique borings possible
- 5-axes measurement of 5-axes operations
- No measuring point is unreachable
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- Display of production errors at optimum workpiece alignment
- Compensation of systematic measuring errors
- Individual weighting of measuring points possible
- Displacement and / or rotation of workpiece possible
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