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CMM software inspects 3-D CAD models, physical parts

Nikon Metrology has introduced CMM-Manager 3.5 software for its iNexiv vision measuring equipment. It works with vision measuring, autofocus laser scanning, rotary indexing, and touch probing to provide a 3-D, multisensor system for both physical products and 3-D CAD models.

The software can import 3-D CAD models and pick features to create automatic probe paths for both vision and tactile measuring. It can align any part regardless of complexity or geometry for inspection and measuring. Simulations can be run and inspection results can be verified in real time.

3-D input also can be expressed as 3-D output in the form of charts and models as opposed to long tables of X-Y data.