Metrium

Metrium™

The software that works from inside

Description
Metrium is our latest addition to the line of integrated solutions for off-line programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines. Intuitive and easy-to-navigate native interface helps reduce the learning curve and bring results faster. Metrium generates your CMM programs directly from the CAD model and stores all information within the part database, eliminating data duplication.

Highlights

Associative inspection from the CAD model

Powerful methods for point generation

Path reuse through copy and transform

CMM program assembly

Solid model utilization

Sheet metal programming and support for edges

Access to multi-level CAD assemblies

Support for index heads and star probes (Renishaw and Zeiss)

Multiple setups in a program

Path and program simulation

Collision detection (rotary table, bridge type CMM)

Output in DMIS and native CMM languages

Extensive support for CMM specific attributes

Features

Point Generation

On Face

Basic UV grid

Constant distance between points

Constant curvature along UV

On Curve

Equal curve parameter

Equal arc length

Fixed distance between points

Constant curvature

On circles

On Edge

At constant angle with the face normal

At constant angle with a fixed direction

Curvature or distance based distribution

Safe points

Automatic safe point

Clearance features - plane, cylinder, cone

Clear at each point or face

Operations

Transform Paths

Translation

Rotation

Mirror

Uniform and non-uniform scale

Between coordinate systems

1 and 2-D array of translations

Array of rotations

Manipulate Points

Move by delta

Move to level

Set tip and AB angle

Set approach/retract, offset

Add comments, text, messages and code to CMM points

Other

Model Updates and Changes

Detect part changes automatically

Repair path after part modification

Reattach to imported part

Undo and "jump to" in the undo list

Simulation

Path inspection simulation

Setups and index probes simulation

Easy VCR-like interface

Collision Detection

Perform fast collision detection

Highlight interfering faces

Store collision information for review

GD & T

Geometric Features

Create and label holes, pins, planes, spheres

Define holes/pins by size, taper, depth

Multi-face features

Create tabs/slots

Geometric Tolerancing

Define position, size, form, profile

Link multiple features to the same tolerance

Create inspection lists

CMM's and Programs

Sensors

Define static and index heads

Create probe systems

Change probes inside the program

Define star probes

Program Creation

Include unlimited number of paths

Insert multiple setups in a program

Insert prompts, messages, machine code

Program output in DMIS and native CMM languages