PowerInspect 2018 Essential Skills – Tutorial 8 – Probe Path Strategies & Methods
Pro Paths and CNC Measurement Techniques
Overview of Pro Paths in CNC Measurement
- Pro paths are established during the inspection sequence programming stage, allowing for precise measurements by driving a CNC-controlled measuring device to designated points.
- The controls for creating and editing pro paths are found on the features tab, with strategies suitable for probe heads that can perform continuous contact scanning or touch trigger probing.
Auto Strategies and Point Distribution
- When using auto strategies like Auto touch trigger or Auto scan, pro paths are automatically populated with measurement points based on the selected geometric item or form type.
- For service inspections, raster and selected surface methods ensure uniform distribution of inspection points across parts or specific regions, enhancing measurement accuracy.
Edge Inspection Techniques
- There are two types of pro paths for CNC edge inspection: surface-surface probing and surface-edge probing. These differ in point distribution order but both create point pairs to detect edge deformations effectively.
- The adaptive approach ensures that potential deflections at the edge carrier surface are accounted for during measurements, preventing missed edges.
User Interaction with Pro Paths
- Users can define their own strategies interactively by clicking on CAD surfaces to create or edit pro paths. This includes adding, deleting, or moving points as necessary.