Coordinate Measuring Machines

GEOPAK

Bulletin No. 2077

Coordinate Measuring Machine software for

users from entry-level to expert.
GEOPAK CNC or Manual

GEOPAK (Basic Geometry module) provides an easy graphical

console to the operator by the use of tool bars and windows Ease-of-use for
which can be personalized to the operator’s preference. Entry-level to Expert
GEOPAK provides visual tools, completely eliminating the use
of difficult codes or abbreviated commands as other packages
use. Its graphically enhanced display provides step-by-step, GEOPAK’s program tree is a very simple easy to read and edit.
on screen wizards that prompt the operator, allowing even The program tree can be collapsed or expanded to see more
inexperienced users to create routines to measure parts. details.
Our basic level software includes the flexibility for advanced Simply double click on the function line and a easy dialog box
tools demanded by the most experienced operators; e.g. will appear; e.g. a hole that is threaded may not repeat if the
looping, formula calculations or expressions that use variables, machine does not follow the pitch.
libraries of day to day sub-routines and conditional statements With CNC control the dialog box allows a pitch value to
which add logic for a wide variety of applications. program the machine to follow the pitch of the thread.

ArcAuto
(Figure 1) Movement of Probe
Circle Measurement by Direct Measurement of Tapped Hole Circular Slot Measurement
the Circular Travel Function

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Graphic Layouts Visual Aids

“Graphics of elements” screen shows the geometric elements GEOPAK “List of Results” is easy to understand, when a
created after each measurement is made, so the operator has a characteristic has passed, failed the condition; the user may
visual reference of the measurements. set control limits to warn you, if a part is going out of process
Large bold font can be displayed on the bottom of screen control. Each characteristic is compared and verified by
which helps the operator view the results from a distance, displaying a color bar which grows according to amount of
especially handy for manual or large format CMMs using a tolerance used, to the left (LSL) or to the right (USL) green-
joystick to program the machine. pass, yellow-out of control and red-fail.
The information of each element can be displayed with a result
flag that can be arranged and saved as a layout for a graphical
report. The Graphics of elements be exported to IGES or DXF
for reverse engineering.

Probe Builder
GEOPAK’s Probe Builder visually displays your probe setup
using a complete library of Renishaw part numbers, styli
shapes from spherical, disc, cylindrical and star tips are all
supported. Your stylus list can be modified to show only the
components you have in inventory.
Toolbars and window positions can be customized and stored
Renishaw is the world’s largest supplier of CMM styli and are
to the operator’s preference.
readily available for quick turn-around.

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Easy Probe Definition
& Calibration
GEOPAK supports Renishaw MH series (manual) and original
motorized indexing probe the PH10 which can be indexed and
locked in 720 individual positions.
Angle positions are marked showing the operator which
positions have been defined and a graphical window shows it’s
position relative to the CMM Coordinate System.
Auto Probe Calibration can be done within GEOPAK during a
measurement session or saved as an external part-program.

Flexible Reporting
In GEOPAK there is no limit to your reporting capabilities, we
have created a series of templates that are ideal for typical
applications, but if a custom report is needed, our Protocol-
Designer allows the operator to customize the output to any
Part Security & Management
format desired. Included with GEOPAK is a built in module that fully controls
The Protocol Designer can be used to eliminate the need to the machine and the access to your “Parts”. The “Part
transpose the GEOPAK results to a separate spreadsheet, Manager” displays the part list that may be stored locally on
document that your customer may require, e.g. AS9102. the DME computer or via the LAN to a company network
Forms can be created and saved as templates so the data from drive.
GEOPAK auto-fills the report after executing the part program. Within the parts list the operator can attach the setup
When a template is used for output the operator can chose a instruction documents, header information for part
variety of formats such as Adobe PDF®, Microsoft Excel® and traceability and thumbnails for visual reference.
save the results to a server or the local printer. The Part Manager interface has complete control of GEOPAK.
User profiles may be set to limit access to LEARN, EDIT or
REPEAT securing the system.
Our security meets the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 specification for
Electronic Data Storage and Signatures with enhanced logon
security, profiles and audit trails.

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Part Manager GEOPAK CNC supports the Mitutoyo QVP video probe by using
VISIONPAK to detect edges and control lighting. Auto Focus
From start to finish GEOPAK is easy to use without having to and various edge detection tools make the CMM a large Non-
be an expert. Simply create a new part and add media such as Contact measuring system.
an image, audio and work instructions to assist the operator
before measurement. The QVP video probe is seamlessly integrated in GEOPAK so
non-contact and contact probe measurements can be executed
in one common coordinate system.
The QVP was designed as a light weight camera for the
Renishaw PH10M Multi-wire probe head and to quickly change
from contact sensor to non-contact using the Auto Changing
Racks designed by Renishaw.

Part Alignment
GEOPAK walks the operator through the part-program process
by using graphical prompts and pictures as a guide. This is
especially handy for Joy-stick alignment or manual machines.

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