Tarus has created EASYDMIS, the next generation in inspection software. The EASYDMIS inspection package has all the tools necessary for the inspection process integrated into one, easy to use, window. Using DMIS Version 4.0 (Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard) as its native format, the package is compliant with DMIS compatible systems used all throughout the industry.

The Inspection package consists of a “CAD like” data screen where solid model, wire-frame, or discrete coordinates can be loaded. Nominal values can be extracted from that data using powerful, easy to use programming tools. Programming tools include point and click operations and selectable feature icons. By selecting a feature icon and then graphically selecting the feature data, the system creates an automated inspection program which includes nominal feature definitions and measurement routines. With this in mind, you can easily understand how the system can be used to create an inspection program “offline”. The job can also be measured directly to the IGES surface file. Actual measurements of features are taken and the corresponding nominal information is extracted from the surface file. Of course the system still provides a teaching mode which allows the user to create a program as the part is inspected.

The environment includes a “tree” control that displays the DMIS program. This gives the user constant access to the program for viewing and/or editing. This includes copy, cut, paste, delete, insert and undo functionality. Tarus has taken the DMIS language and made easy to use forms for creating and editing the DMIS program for such parameters as; nominal feature types, measurement routines, tolerances, output, etc... This eliminates the massive learning curve other DMIS based software packages require. Accessible on the second “tree” control are all calibrated probe angles (sensors). These angles are selectable using the mouse or the Tarus Inspection Pendant which we now offer in a completely wireless model!

At the bottom of the main window is the instant output window where real time results of the inspection data is displayed. This window gives the user instant access to the results of all previously checked features. Monitoring the inspection process has never been easier.

Tolerance templates can be created to automatically tolerance the features as they are added to the program. Individual feature tolerances can be edited or added very quickly using the Output/Tolerance window.

Balloon reporting is accomplished by one of two methods. The automatic balloon placement method places the balloons onto the CAD window at the press of a button. Using the drag and drop method the features from the Program “tree” are moved to the CAD window. Using either method the user can reposition the balloons wherever desired. The image can be printed or saved to a bmp file.

Supported Features

Here is a list of the features currently supported:
•  Arc
•  Circle
•  Cone
•  Cylinder
•  Edge Point
•  Line
•  Plane
•  Surface Point
•  Slot (Round & Flat)
•  Sphere

Supported Tolerances

Here is a list of the tolerances currently supported:
•  Angle
•  Coordinate Tolerance (X Y Z)
•  Diameter
•  Radius
•  Width
•  Length
•  ProfP (Vector Difference)
•  Straightness
•  Flatness
•  Circularity
•  Cylindrically
•  Angularity
•  Perpendicularity
•  Parallelism
•  Distance Between
•  Angle Between
•  True Position

Tarus CMM's equipped with PC based Tarus CMM Controls can utilize this software. Please contact the Tarus Training Department for an installation disk.

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