Add the Power of PC-DMIS to your Measuring Machine
PC-DMIS software, a Hexagon Metrology product, is the world’s most popular dimensional metrology platform, with over 30,000 licenses in the field, delivers power and flexibility to your CMM, vision system, portable arm, or laser tracker. A PC-DMIS offers unrivaled power and flexibility: program directly from CAD, online or offline. Incorporate powerful automated routines, operator interfaces, customized reports, logic, and many other advanced features into your programs. Direct interfaces to popular CAD systems such as CATIA, PRO-E and Unigraphics are available, as well as capability to import universal file types such as IGES and STEP.
Why choose Hexagon Metrology and PC-DMIS as your Upgrade Partner?
In a word: Experience. Nobody in the industry has more experience doing upgrades or a larger team than we do. We have upgraded thousands of machines and dozens of different model types over a period of two decades. We have a dedicated team of interface software engineers that do nothing but develop the interface between PC-DMIS and machine controllers. So without question we know how to retrofit your machine, and likely have done dozens of them in the past.
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Support from the Start
As the world’s largest metrology group, Hexagon Metrology is your ideal implementation partner– our team of experts work with you to get the most from your PC-DMIS investment. From the initial installation-- our engineers can not only install your new software and help you get up and running, they can clean and certify your machine as well. Our PC-DMIS support call center is available to answer your questions, and we offer frequent training classes in many convenient locations, so you probably won't have to travel far to get training your new software. We also have what is probably the most popular metrology discussion forum on the web: www.PCDMISForum.com, where measurement professionals gather to discuss, debate and share tips about PC-DMIS.
No Major Changes to the Machine
Not only is the PC-DMIS retrofit a powerful upgrade, it’s a low-risk one as well. PC-DMIS in most cases can interface directly to the machine controller-- meaning the hardware requires no changes whatsoever. Controller interface retrofits work harmoniously with the existing machine in its entirety, so the existing controller remains, along with all the scales, probes and wiring harnesses. In most cases, you’ll be up and running in less than a day. In cases where you wish added capabilities the machine didn't have before (such as scanning) or your controller is old and needs replacement, we replace your existing controller with a Hexagon model, again, interfacing with the hardware, requiring minimally invasive work. Finally, a switched controller option is available for certain Mitutoyo models. The following chart shows the three typical upgrade options available:
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Retrofit Option A: PC-DMIS direct interface to existing controller Advantages: 1. Lowest cost 2. User may run old software 3. Plug-n-Play installation, virtually no downtime |
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Retrofit Option B: Upgrade existing controller with new Hexagon controller and PC-DMIS Advantages: 1. Improved machine performance 2. Improved reliability and service 3. We take ownership of system |
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Retrofit Option C: Hexagon controller and PC-DMIS added to existing controller with A/B Switch* Advantages: 1. User may run old software 2. Improved reliability and service 3. We take ownership of system |
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