Software applies CMM measurement capabilities to tube production, inspection
Hexagon Metrology has announced the release of its TubeShaper software for the portable Romer Absolute Arm CMM tube inspection system. The new software is designed to apply the CMM’s measurement capabilities to tube production, tube and pipe inspection, reverse engineering of tubes and tube assemblies, and tube gauging.
TubeShaper is based on an intuitive GUI with two operator access profiles. Measurement plans can be created automatically in first-part inspection or set up offline before measurement. The CAD engine enables the import and export of tube data in various formats, as well as the inspection of full tube assemblies, including welded brackets, hangers, and flanges.
The software can interface directly with one or more CNC tube benders. As a result, correctional data can be calculated and applied within the production cycle, which streamlines operations and almost completely eliminates scrap, the company states.
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