Overview

PC-DMIS is a leading metrology software developed by Hexagon, designed to facilitate the seamless flow of dimensional measurement data throughout an organization. It enables quality engineers and metrology specialists to create sophisticated measurement routines, execute them efficiently, and collaborate on the results. By integrating quality assurance into both design and manufacturing processes, PC-DMIS ensures that products meet stringent standards and specifications.

Features and Capabilities

• Comprehensive Measurement Routine Creation: PC-DMIS offers a complete suite of programming capabilities, allowing users to develop detailed measurement routines tailored to specific requirements.
• CAD Model Integration: The software seamlessly links to CAD models, enabling users to compare measurement results directly against design specifications for enhanced accuracy.
• QuickFeature/Auto Feature Creation: This functionality allows for the rapid creation of measurement features, streamlining the inspection process and reducing programming time.
• Quick Alignment Utility: Facilitates swift and precise alignment of parts, ensuring accurate measurements and improving overall efficiency.
• Xact Dimensioning: Simplifies the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Path Optimizer: Enhances measurement efficiency by optimizing probe paths, reducing inspection time, and minimizing the risk of collisions.
• Model-Based Engineering: Supports the use of embedded GD&T directly from 3D CAD models, automating the creation of measurement routines and reducing the potential for errors.
• Offline Programming: Enables the development of measurement routines without occupying the coordinate measuring machine (CMM), maximizing equipment utilization and minimizing downtime.
• Multisensor Capability: Supports a range of probing and scanning options, providing flexibility to tackle various inspection challenges with confidence.
• Automation Integration: PC-DMIS is fully automation-ready and can be integrated with larger automation solutions, enhancing production control and efficiency.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) Connectivity: The software can be connected with any SPC system to maximize process efficiency and reduce scrap, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Customizable Reporting: Offers customizable reports, cloud-based notifications, and mobile alerts, delivering measurement results to all relevant stakeholders promptly.
• User-Friendly Interface: Features visual widgets and an intuitive interface to help users complete common measurement tasks easily and quickly, streamlining execution and saving time.
• Protect Feature: Enables group-level protected control of inspection routine editing and tracking of authorized modifications, ensuring reliable and repeatable quality.
• Inspect Module: A standalone application that helps production-level CMM operators execute PC-DMIS measurement routines with ease.
• Integration with HxGN SFx | Asset Management: Provides real-time and historical statistics on run status, execution time, and dimensional summaries, enhancing operational insights.