AXIOM SOFTWARE
The Axiom software system upgrade is designed to interface with the existing Fanamation Coordinate Measuring Machine .
Intelligent Measurement, Inc. continues to maintain and support all of the original Fanamation Software.
In addition, IMI has developed AXIOM software to retrofit the existing Fanamation Coordinate Measuring Machines without any change of Motion Controller or hardware.
AXIOM provides full compatibility to the DMIS part-programs while it provides a friendly machine and user interface with capable features as described here in more detail.
Axiom Features and Benefits
- Industry Standard PC hardware platform running WINDOWS operating system
- Highly interactive graphical User Interface utilizing intuitive and interactive operations.
- Context sensitive intelligent user interface eliminating redundant pop-up menus.
- Single screen user interface reducing the complexity of operation and learning of the system.
- Invoking all software functions through simple numerical keypad strokes mapped via the Joystick box membrane keypad.
- DCC (Direct Computer Control) of CMM through native interpretive DMIS part programs, a standard language for the industry.
- AXIOM for windows provides full compatibility to the DMIS part-programs while it provides a friendly user interface with capable features as described here in more detail.
- Geometrical calculations of circles, cones, cylinders, lines, points, and spheres and full implementation of ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Capability of saving and recalling such data as coordinate systems, sensor calibrations and measured features as required for many complex applications.
- Detection and recovery of critical errors occurring during machine operation.
- Detection and automatic recovery from Air-Triggers.
- Recovery from Turning servo’s Off during operation of the machine either during DCC or QUICK mode using single key stroke to continue operation.
- Recovery from Servo errors during machine operation through cooperative use of the Joystick at all times where user assistance is needed.
- Retry features with increasing search for points falling short of touching the part or through joystick assist without change in DCC mode .
- Retry features for accidental hits during GOTO’s using Joystick assist as required if obstruction is present and / or single stroke key to retry.
- Increase in processing speed through use of BLOCK mode operation ensuring the fastest possible processing speed of the part program.
- Continuous X Y Z display updates even during programmed moves.