There are a wide variety of third-party software and hardware options available for use with CimCore portable CMM systems. These options expand and enhance your inspection and reverse engineering capabilities, and open up many new applications that can benefit from the power and accuracy of CimCore portable CMMs.

CAPPS

CAPPS, Computer Aided Part Programming System, is a 3D graphics based measurement software that integrates CAD, Measurement and Reporting in a very easy to operate user interface for variety of applications for all levels of users. CAPPS can be a very easy upgrade software for virtually any measurement machine using AAT’s direct interfaces, and also fully integrated with the CimCore arm.

http://www.capps-edges.com/

DezignWorks

DezignWorks, the standard in reverse engineering for SolidWorks. Feature-based reverse engineering, integrated inside SolidWorks. DezignWorks automatically creates 2D and 3D features, incorporating its own cut and extrude command, Simply digitize the shape or your part and select the designated height or depth and a cut or extrude is completed. Complex 3D shapes are DezignWorks forte, a single or multiple plane can be selected and simply move the digitizer back and forth across the planes or faces and DezignWorks will capture the continuous movement of the device and allows for interactive editing of complex curves. Data can be added or subtracted during or after the operation with the DezignWorks Patent Pending Database Manager. DezignWorks insures that all geometric elements are parametric, fully editable, and conforming to the feature-based intelligence of SolidWorks.

http://www.dezignworks.net/

GDM-3D

GDM-3D is a powerful, easy to use 3 Dimensional graphical reporting and SPC analysis tool. Import text reports and quickly transform them into easy-to-read graphical reports by combining 3-D CAD geometry with dimensional data. The system provides a complete set of SPC analysis tools, configurable color indicators to quickly “flag” potential problem areas, customizable chart types, historical tracking, Gage R&R and PPAP. Directly read in inspection files to generate professional graphical reports. GDM-3D’s wizard interface generates a complete report in 3 easy steps. Save and reuse created report templates for historical tracking, SPC analysis and archiving of dimensional data. Directly print/plot reports, or export reports in HTML/PDF formats for emailing and web publishing.

http://www.3dcs.com/softGDM3D.html

Metrix Build!IT

Metrix Build!IT enables 3D CAD part models to be effectively utilized on the shop floor for building, inspecting and routine operations of assembly tooling. Metrix Build!IT directly connects to the CimCore arm for interactive and real-time measurement, inspection and reverse engineering. By using Metrix Build!IT in place of 2D prints, digital designs are seamlessly linked to manufacturing. Now, manufacturers can quickly refer back to design engineers to verify modifications and reduce potential errors that may impact processes downstream. Metrix Build!IT can directly read and write CAD models including CATIA, UG, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Pro/Engineer as well as neutral file formats such as IGES, VDA and STL files.

http://www.mayametrix.com/

PC-DMIS

The world’s most popular geometric measurement software package is integrated seamlessly with the CimCore arm. With PC-DMIS, measure everything from simple prismatic parts to complex surfaces with speed, efficiency, and accuracy. PC-DMIS features an easy-to-use operator interface that makes the most complex task simple. With its unique Direct CAD™ interfaces, PC-DMIS provides an unparalleled level of integration with any CAD model, completely eliminating translations and thus uncertainty in conveying design intent. PC-DMIS is fully compliant with the evolving I++ standard.

http://www.wilcoxassoc.com/

RevWorks™ 5

Creating parametric models of your parts and prototypes is easier than ever before using RevWorks™ 5 for SolidWorks®. This exciting new release brings more customer requested enhancements to an already powerful suite of reverse engineering tools. Users benefit from RevWorks' multitasking environment which allows them to use RevWorks in real-time with SolidWorks commands. RevWorks is the first feature-based reverse engineering solution for SolidWorks, the inventor of locked plane scanning (SnapScan™) and has a long history of improving productivity for users worldwide. RevWorks provides direct interface to the CimCore arm and the SolidWorks user interface by completing the link between real-world parts and solid modeling. All RevWorks digitized features are native SolidWorks geometry. You can collect part data and capture design intent more quickly and precisely than older technologies which rely totally on point cloud scanning. Using RevWorks, far less data is needed to get an accurate, parametric, editable part definition inside SolidWorks.Requirements: SolidWorks 2004 SP6, SolidWorks 2005, or SolidWorks 2006.

http://www.revware.net/

Rhinoceros

Rhino 3.0 is a conceptual design and modeling tool for industrial and product designers. Rhino brings accurate, free-form curve, surface, and solids modeling to demanding users. Rhino provides modeling tools to a wide range of disciplines including industrial design, architecture, marine design, mechanical design, CAM, CAE, rapid prototyping and reverse engineering. Rhino seamlessly imports points from a CimCore arm for reverse engineering applications. A evaluation copy of Rhino 3.0 ships with every CimCore arm.

http://www.rhino3d.com/

ScanWorks/ScanWorks Lite

A revolutionary reverse engineering and inspection system providing scanning technology to link design processes, CAD or CAM, prototyping, and manufacturing together! A powerful tool developed to assist designers, mold/model makers, and inspectors. Use ScanWorks Lite in the initial design phase right through to product development and final inspection. ScanWorks speeds up development and review time, shortening the time to market and providing a competitive advantage!

http://www.perceptron.com/

SpatialAnalyzer

The new standard in metrology software, offers CimCore users the ability to tie in with other inspection devices, such a Laser Trackers and Theodolites.

http://www.kinematics.com/

SPC-Light

SPC-Light is an SPC program that works seamlessly with PowerINSPECT that can be used on the factory floor or in the office for data collection, analysis and presentation. Exporting and importing data is made easier with the SDD Server which is an import mechanism to SPC-Light. For operators SPC-Light offers simple procedures for data entry and clear presentation of analysis giving instant understanding of what is happening in their process.

http://www.lighthouse-usa.com/products/spc_light.htm

Verisurf

Paring Verisurf software with the CimCore portable CMM arm is an unbeatable solution! Verisurf Software Inc. is the industry pioneer of modern techniques and processes for computer-aided inspection, assembly and reverse engineering. The software is built upon a robust CAD/CAM platform that includes direct interoperability with all major CAD formats (Catia, Unigraphics, Solidworks, Autocad/Autodesk, and more) making it considerably more capable than viewer-based systems and rudimentary CAD plug-ins. No other inspection platform offers Verisurf’s comprehensive MBD (model based definition) functionality. Verisurf offers proven performance as the single solution for all measuring devices from portable arms to laser trackers and stationary CMMs.

http://www.verisurf.com/