Verisurf Software to Drive zCAT Portable, Programmable CMM

Verisurf Software Inc. announced its latest release, Verisurf 2017, will be integrated to support and drive the Fowler, zCAT portable, programmable CMM. The accuracy, portability and repeatability of the zCAT CMM coupled with the power of Verisurf dimensional metrology software reportedly delivers a robust and fully programmable, portable inspection solution.

The zCAT is a direct computer control coordinate measuring machine (DCC CMM). Weighing only 30 lbs., the zCAT can take automated, repeatable measurements while being extremely portable. This combination of features makes the zCAT a fit for deployment directly in the manufacturing process so that the same person making the part can now measure the part. Every inch of the zCAT has been designed to ensure portability, ease of use and accuracy. The DCC technology, which sets the zCAT apart from any manual portable CMM today, enables operators to teach the machine what they want to measure and then permit the device to take over with accuracies that rival larger, more expensive, non-portable, conventional CMMs.

With Verisurf software users are quickly productive with a rich 3D environment that includes an object oriented operations manager, CAD feature extraction, and solid model associativity.  Ease of use and user productivity is enhanced with file recognition, logical right mouse click options, customizable user configurations and drag and drop operations reordering.  Attention to the intuitive 3D experience helps users learn quicker, program their zCAT faster and automate their CMM operation.

“At Verisurf our goal is to provide a comprehensive set of measurement tools so Quality and Manufacturing Engineers can effectively do their jobs.  This includes an ongoing commitment to open standards and interoperability for more seamless workflow and the ability to maintain a digital thread between design, manufacturing, and quality inspection,” said Ernie Husted, president of Verisurf Software Inc.  “Our interface with the zCAT is a perfect example of this commitment, our customers can choose which measuring device best suits their application, then be assured Verisurf software will interface with it and be able to control it.”