Axel Systems - CMM Software Features

	Integrated Measuring Environment	Axel for Windows provides fully integrated measuring environment. All *geometrical, surface and pipe measurements* are made from within uniform user interface. All programs have a standard user operator interface throughout, possess identical icons with standard features as well as a standard initial screen presentation which can be changed or varied at the operator's convenience.

	MultiProbe Support	Support for both contact (touch probe) and non-contact (laser, video) probes, discrete (one-point) and scanning probes.

	User Interface	Easy interface with multiple windows: Measure Window, Feature List, Results Window, DRO and customizable toolbars. All Axel program have been created specifically to aid operators by maximizing user friendliness. All the programs have a standard user operator interface throughout, possess identical icons with standard features as well as a standard initial screen presentation which can be changed or varied at the operator's convenience. Once an Axel Program is learnt, the uniform features, which are maintained throughout the entire range of Axel Programs, minimizes the need for additional training.

	Alignment functions	AXEL provides the most comprehensive range of alignment features and options that allows the user to deal with the extremely complex and demanding applications. Standard geometric alignment - plane, line and origin, best fit 3 point alignment, Best Fit Multipoint, Multientity alignment, Partial Nominal Fit, RPS Alignment - Locking Best Fit Axes and hardware datum. Program performs a 3D best fit of measured data to CAD surfaces.

	Geometrical features	Set of 3D geometrical features such as point, circle, line, cylinder, cone, sphere.

	Intelligent Constructions	Axel allows to calculate construction virtually by type of feature. Program automatically selects which result to calculate for each construction. For example there is only one intersection which can be applied top any types of features.

	Reporting	Variety of reporting is provided. Graphical boxes or dimensions shown in the Measure Window, standard text report, user defined graphical report, HTML and Excel reporting with user templates.

	Multilangage support	Software user interface is currently available in the following languages: English, Polish, Chinese, German, French, Korean and Swedish.

	Feature List	Feature List is the window where the sequence of measured features is recorded. It is saved and subsequently used in repetitive part measurements.

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	Graphical Display with Solid model	The Measure Window provides a graphical view into the measuring volume of the CMM machine. The components can be viewed in wireframe mode or as a solid model. Results boxes and/or component dimensions can be displayed at particular parts or sections of the model. Different perspectives of the model can be displayed on various pages of the measure window either using predetermined standard views or alternatively user defined views.

	Viewpoint Manager with unique mouse rotation mode	The solid model in the Measure Window is manipulated by the means of ViewPoint Manager. Additionally unique mouse rotation mode allows easy and intuitive rotation and zoom of the CAD solid part. Different perspectives of the model can be displayed on various pages of the measure window either using predetermined standard views or alternatively user defined views.

	Graphcs menu options	Multiple display layers - CAD, Programs and Measurements.

	3D Probe Model	Axel program includes the 3D library of contact probes. The probe used on the machine is then build into the machine model to allow accurate machine representation.

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	Reporting	Variety of reporting is provided. Graphical boxes or dimensions shown in the Measure Window, standard text report, user defined graphical report, HTML and Excel reporting with user templates.

	Results Boxes and Dimensions in Measure Window	The Measure Window provides a graphical view into the measuring volume of the CMM machine. The components can be viewed in wireframe mode or as a solid model. Results boxes and/or component dimensions can be displayed at particular parts or sections of the model. Different perspectives of the model can be displayed on various pages of the measure window either using predetermined standard views or alternatively user defined views.

	Open Report application	A major advantage of the Axel Results lies in its flexibility.The presentation of results can, where required, with little effort be customised by the user to his particular needs and in a desired format. Typical template reports may be created, custom designed and saved for future use with minimum effort. The Axel graphical window can also be incorporated into the report. Headers, logos or letterheads of the user can be used to print out or present the results easily.

	Excel templates	The results can automatically be exported into spreadsheets and any other programs. It is especially efficacious when used with EXCEL spreadsheets as the Axel packages incorporate standard templates for EXCEL.

	HTML templates	The Axel results can also be presented in a convenient HTML format. The standard templates for HTML are provided. An integral feature is the development of a ready interface between the Axel Package and the internet to facilitate exporting. Graphical windows and results can all be exported into HTML format with perfect capture of all information.

	Text results	Standard, predefined numerical reports are provided. They list measured features with corresponding results. The features as well featre dimensions can be selected to be included in the report.

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	Integral Part of AXEL suite	Surface modul is an integral part of Axel standard package. It provides additional alignment (best fit) and measurement features (surface point and edge point).

	3D multi-point, multi-entity alignment	A free standing part is aligned by measuring its geometrical or surface features. The Program performs a 3D best fit of measured data to CAD surfaces. AXEL provides the most comprehensive range of alignment features and options that allows the user to deal with the extremely complex and demanding applications.

	Nominal point selection from the 3D CAD	One of the benefits of using the Axel Range of Products is the ability of the Surface Program to provide full operation on either wireframe or solid model. Using the solid model, the required surfaces with corresponding nominal surface points can be easily identified and selected.

	Global Metal Thickness dimension	If the CAD model is only single skinned (only has an ‘A ‘surface) and it is required to measure the other side of the part (‘B’ surface). Input the material thickness and software will offset all results.

	Surface Features	Surface point and Surface edge features are provided for inspection against the CAD model. The result from a surface point gives the normal error Dn and the axial errors DnX/Y/Z . The axial values show the surface deviation with respect to the CAD datum as for a circle/ point etc. The Dn error gives the surface error with respect to the CAD surface.

	Surface results presentation	In addition to standard reporting tools, the surface points results can also be color coded and placed onto the CAD model. The range and number of intervals are defined by the user.

	CAD Interfacing	Interfaces to various CAD formats are provided. They include DXF, IGES, CATIA v4 and v5, ProEngineer, STEP, VDA.

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	Axel Wizard	The Axel Pipe Wizard is one of the most innovative and modern products from the Axel range. The Pipe Wizard can be used to design or create pipes by creating a master template of a particular pipe by the user inputting various points designating the bends. In addition, the user can also inspect pipes against nominal data or templates to ensure conformity. The Axel Pipe Wizard will accept nominal data templates in the form of numerical data or CAD models.

	New pipe design feature	One of pipe application is the design of the new pipe. After defining pipe points, pipe wizard will automatically create the pipe of given specification, passing via those points. The newly created pipe can be set as the template/nominal pipe for future inspections. The measuring sequence for the pipe as well as ipe bender interface are available for making the pipe.

	Inspection against nominal model	The Pipe may be inspected against its nominal model. The nominal model is created by entering its XYZ.YBC data, directly from the CAD model or by design. The measured pipe is best fitted into its nominal model and deviations are reported.

	CAD interfaces	Pipe nominal data may be extracted from the CAD model if available. Interfaces to various CAD formats are provided. They include DXF, IGES, CATIA v4 and v5, ProEngineer, STEP, VDA.

	Bender interfaces	Axel can download data to the pipe benders either via serial link or a network. The pipe nominals ca be downloaded at any time and the deviations can be downloaded once the pipe/tube has been measured.

	Bracket measurements	Number of brackets and their nominal positions can be defined in Pipe Wizard. The Pipe measuring sequence will automatically include bracket inspection. Bracket point may also be included while best - fitting the measured pipe to its nominal model.

	Pipe results reporting	Pipe wizard generates the pipe-specific report. The report lists pipe nominal data, the measured pipe results and also deviations from its nominal model if available. In addition all Axel standard reporting is available. Graphical boxes or dimensions shown in the Measure Window, standard text report, user defined graphical report, HTML and Excel reporting with user templates.

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	Off-Line programming	The Visual Programming module provides a quick and convenient way of creating CNC measuring programs visually. Programs can be created in learn mode, off-line or directly from the CAD drawing. One of the benefits of this Product is that the program can be fully developed and tested for its functionality in a simulation using a 'dry run' mode. Programs can be run either in full or in parts from user selected convenient start points. With the addition of multiple breakpoints, execution can be started, continued or stopped from any convenient part in the Program.

	CNC Program Editor	Using the function of a CNC Program Editor, the user creates a program by 'drawing' it onto a form. An extensive library of CNC feature measurement routines is provided for shapes and configurations such as lines, circles, arches, planes, cones, spheres and cylinders etc.

	Library of standard feature programs	An extensive library of CNC feature measurement routines is provided for shapes and configurations such as lines, circles, arches, planes, cones, spheres and cylinders etc. For scanning/reverse engineering applications, there is a facility for self adaptive template scanning routines which can be easily adopted for specific user requirements. The programs are also probe specific for example line program is provided for both touch probe as well as for a non-contact probe. Using programming facilities new subprograms may be added to the existing library.

	Full programming facilities	A free standing part is aligned by measuring its geometrical or surface features.The extensive set of programming commands with program variables manager makes its possible to create off-line job specific, general use subprograms. For scanning/reverse engineering applications, there is a facility for self adaptive template scanning routines which can be easily adopted for specific user requirements. The Program performs a 3D best fit of measured data to CAD surfaces. AXEL provides the most comprehensive range of alignment features and options that allows the user to deal with the extremely complex and demanding applications.

	Dry run for off line simulation and testing	One of the benefits of this Product is that the program can be fully developed and tested for its functionality in a simulation using a 'dry run' mode. Programs can be run either in full or partially from user selected convenient start points. With the addition of multiple breakpoints, execution can be started, continued or stopped from any convenient part in the Program.

	Program Variables Manager	Some applications may require a special measuring sequences to be developed. The Axel program can use variables and mathematical expressions in order to create job specific sequences. The Program Variables Manager, makes the job of maintaining program variables easy.

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