Issue 4 '13

Metrology Exhibition coming to Adelaide

When: Wednesday 31st July, 12pm - 8pm
           Thursday 1st August, 8am - 5pm

Where: Hotel Grand Chancellor
           65 Hindley Street
           Adelaide

Come and see demonstrations of the very latest Metrology Equipment integrating with SolidWorks design Software and talk to the experts about your inspection, scanning and reverse engineering needs.

On display will be:

  • Vision Measuring System from MicroVu
  • Portable Arm with Integrated Scanner from Romer
  • Handheld Scanner from Noomeo
  • Laser Tracker from Leica
  • PolyWorks software from Innovmetric
  • Solidworks software

    We will also be conducting a silent auction so don't miss out on the opportunity to pick up a bargain, simply register for this free event by contacting Malcolm Bell on 0413 160 856 or email Malcolm.Bell@hitechmetrology.com.au


    British Aerospace purchases large CMM

    BAE Systems Australia Ltd, the country's most versatile defence and security company, will shortly be installing a Global Performance 12.40.10 CMM for the measurement of JSF F-35 vertical tail components.

    This latest CMM, manufactured by Hexagon Metrology, will be one of the largest bridge style CMM's in the country and with a working volume of 1.2m x 4.0m x 1.0m will further enhance BAE's inspection capabilities.

    Read more... 


    PC-DMIS Tips & Tricks - Custom Report Tool

    To use the Custom Report tool, navigate to File | Reporting | New | Custom Report.  This opens the Custom Report Editor where you can simply drag and drop features and dimensions onto the canvas to create a quick report.  When you have everything you need, with the layout you like, go to File | Save to save your report. Custom Reports are saved only for the open PC-DMIS program since they contain program specific features and dimensions.

    Next, close the Custom Report Editor and open the Report Window  by going to View | Report Window. Click the Custom Report Selection Dialog button on the top left and select your Custom Report from the list.

    That's all there is to it.