Metris' Camio 6.1 Speeds Up Measurement Preparation

By DE Editors

Metris has released Camio 6.1, its multi-sensor CMM software for measurement preparation and inspection. Offline programming features now include full CMM machine and probe simulation with faster collision detection.

The offline programming in Camio 6.1 now features advanced collision detection that increases efficiency up to 50 percent, according to Metris, while covering the entire inspection setup. Full 3D simulation of CMM operation, including probes and rotary tables, ensures that DMIS part programs arrive at CMMs ready-to-run. Full CMM simulation is available for bridge and horizontal arm CMMs from Metris LK and C3 as well as other CMM brands.

Camio’s collision detection intercepts axis violation risks and potential collisions with the machine structure and the part. The rotary table simulation capability supports both 3- and 4-axis modes for indexing and continuous tables. In addition, the software offers the ability to create performance optimized collision probe models with user-defined safety criteria.

With the new Machine Launch feature, multiple CMM environments can be programmed from a single Camio 6.1 seat. This enables a part program to be setup once and then adapted for CMMs of different make and type.

With the CADfast module, Camio users are able to work with the latest native CAD formats and versions, including CATIA V5 R19 and SolidWorks 2008.

Camio supports touch trigger, 3- and 5-axis analog scanning, as well as the full range of Metris laser scanners. User-friendly programming tools integrated into Camio 6.1 offer optimized laser scanner motion paths for the automatic inspection of features. On the reporting side, Camio is expanded to include enhanced reporting capabilities for curves, surfaces, spheres and profiles.    

For more information, visit Metris.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.