Introduction to ARCO

ARCO is an Application for Metrology based on latest Software Technologies.

The modern architecture enhance the following features:

Implementation of the native DMIS language version 5.3

Total solution for both prismatic and free form measurement
Complete GD&T, geometric dimension and tolerances, as per Asme Y14.5M-2009
Geometrical engine supporting neutral IGS and STEP format or native CAD interfaces
Points cloud inspection with chromatic CAD reports
Textual, graphical and statistical output representation
Fully integrated with Metrology Gate for Industry 4.0
Powerful solution for single and dual arm CMM
Integrated with articulated arms
Interfaced to several different CNC controller and measuring instruments
I++ compliant
Off Line Graphical programming tools with simulation on the program
Complete compensation of the CMM errors (Bridge, Horizontal and Dual Drive)
 Versions

ARCO QUICK ARCO GRAPHICS

ARCO is available
in 4 levels of
application
ARCO OFF LINE ARCO CAD
 ARCO QUICK – True Geometry
The complete package for
inspection of prismatic
components.

With a self learn panel the

program is automatically
created.

The Data Base Manager show

the results with the deviation
in real time.

Textual and graphical reports

can be generated with the
support of the true GD&T
tolerance engine
 ARCO GRAPHICS – Visual Inspection
Enhance the geometrical
inspection with the graphical
representation of the measured
elements

The curve reconstruction from

points, the export in IGES
format of the measured
elements and the form error
visualization are the main
features or this level.

All the feature available in

ARCO QUICK are know
enhanced by the graphics
 ARCO CAD – Inspection from the model

The full package for the total metrological

solution.

It uses the CAD model to support the

inspection of prismatic or free formmodel.

All the nominal come directly from the models,

the CAD engine let the free form alignment to
be done and the add-in for reverse engineering
makes the reconstruction of models possible.

The Cad model it is used to build custom

graphical reports while simulation add-in let
the user to preview the path before it is
actually performed .
The graphical representations of the sensors
make the environment more realistic and the
choice of the inspection strategy easier
 ARCO OFF LINE – Save Time

Use the full set of capabilities of ARCO CAD

to build programs without using the
machine.
The complete simulation package makes
the construction of programs
independently from the CMM saving time
reducing the period where the machine is
down to build programs.
The collision avoidance verifies the path
and helps to create a collision free program
to run on the real CMM.
ARCO OFF LINE make your CMM a real
production instrument letting ARCO OFF
LINE build programs and the ARCO RUNNER
execute.
Probe Compliancy

Touch Probe
Continuous Scanning
5 Axis Head
 Tool Changers

The build-in wizard makes the use of

Multiple Tool changers easy and immediate.

The handling of all the tool changers is

included as a standard feature of ARCO
 Tool Calibration
With ARCO CAD the
calibration of the tools can be
done with a graphical wizard
that drives the construction in
a fast and easy way.

Click to Play

The Calibration Wizard automatically

build and run the calibration program for
tools such as:
Trigger
SP25 or SP80 scanning tools
Laser Scanner
Star and custom tools
 CAD Models
ARCO CAD supports, as a standard, the
neutral format IGES.

Using proprietary licences ARCO is able to

use the following native formats:

CATIA V4
CATIA V5
PRO-E
UG
SOLID WORKS
VDA-FS
STEP
ACIS
PARASOLID

The models are brought in ARCO

maintaining the original colours and layer
structure. All the geometrical information (CAD and features and
Points Cloud) can be exported in IGES format
 DMIS Editor

All the programs are shown in a DMIS

Editor with a colour code representation
for an easy reading of the language
The execution of a program can be started and stopped at any time
The editor carries a DMIS assistant that while a program being built can be tested with a step by step
helps to write native DMIS code when execution.
doing advanced programming and the
syntax analyser finds the typos.

ARCO use all the DMIS language

capabilities to write advanced syntax in
building parametric programs

It is also possible to build macros and

procedure to speed up the programming.

Libraries of functions can be moved from

one system to another.
 Natural Language

The standard DMIS Editor works

side by side with the natural
language view.

The DMIS language is now translate

in human language!
 Self Teach Panel and Data View

The main component of

ARCO is the Quick
Programmer from where
all the programs are build.

In a single panel ARCO can

do:
Inspection of Feature
GD&T tolerance
Creation of Alignment
Build Output
Manage Sensors
Click to Play

All the results are available for consulting in the practical viewer.
 Building a Coordinate System

The alignment can be created in several ways with a preview on the CAD
area. This reduce drastically the editing time due to error in alignment.

ARCO handles all the free form alignments:

Both Best Fit and RPS are managed in order to solve the sheet
metal and plastic alignment requirement.
 Definition of feature from the CAD

ARCO uses his CAD capabilities to

extract the nominal definition of the
feature from the model.

With a single selection the feature is

defined and ready to be measured
with the current Canned Cycle.

When the program is ready and

some modification is to be done,
then ARCO CAD provides the
graphical editing tools.
Redefinition of nominal and path
editing can be easily done by clicking Click to Play
and repositioning to the new
location.
When the output option is enabled, then the tolerance is
applied and the chosen report can be created immediately.
 Measure and Construct Features

A quick inspection of an
element ARCO CAD is made
with the TECH CAD utility.
Each click with the mouse
over the model is
transformed into an
inspection point.
The path can be simulated
or directly executed.

Click to Play

Once the features are created, it is possible to construct element

extremely fast with the graphical selection.
 Inspection Path
With the selection of the surfaces
that define an element, ARCOCAD
can evenly distribute the points in
order to quickly create the
inspection path
When a free form surface is to be
inspected, ARCOCAD provides all the
tools to make it possible.

Sheet metal thickness, relative

inspection of elements, grouping the
surface, boundary measurement: all
the capabilities are there.

The surfaces are measured in real

time both in manual or CNC mode.

Click to Play
 Graphical GOTO

During the creation of the program, ARCO CAD

makes enhance an advance automatic Safety Plane
capability

When there is a specific need, ARCO CAD provide the user

with a powerful tool of graphical creation of
intermediate points.
 Form Error Representation

For each geometric element inspected

ARCO provide the graphical
representation of the Form Error.

A graphical report can be printed

 Gaussian Filters
CMM Inspection give noise in the measured points
due to the harmonic vibration of the structure, this
problem can only be solved with gaussian filters.

ARCOCAD filters as standard feature

 Profile Analysis
The CAD
information of a
2D profile can be
used to build an
inspection path.

After the
measurement the
graphical
evaluation with
fitting tools is
available for sub
sequential analysis

Click to Play
 Output

The Output of the Results can

be formatted in different
formats:

TEXT
HTML
EXCEL
GRAPHICAL
STATISTICAL

The Output Viewer

Allows the edit of the
report graphically with
no access to DMIS CODE

Click to Play
 Output

The output of the Results can be formatted in

different formats:
TEXT, HTML, EXCEL, GRAPHICAL, STATISTICAL
 Output

Color Map on both Scanner data and Point to Point

inspection
 ARCO GEAR
The optional module the measure GEARS in
ARCOCAD allows the inspection on CMM of:
Helical Gears
Spur Gears
Partial Gears
Inner/Outer Gears

The measurement is extremely easy! A wizard guides

the user along the all process with no possibility of
programming errors.

The Measurement can be achieved with:

Point to Point touch probe

Continuous Scanning probe
5 Axis head
Rotary Table
 ARCO BLADE
The optional module the
measure BLADES in ARCOCAD
allows the inspection of
aerofoils with a geometrical
report with all the major
dimensional parameter.

The Measurement
needs the CAD profile
The inspection is available for all the
of blade for
measuring probes technologies:
automatic generation
of the inspection
Point to Point touch probe
path and 2D best fit.
Continuous Scanning probe
5 Axis head
Rotary Table
Laser Scanner
 ARCO Reverse
ARCO Reverse is the Add-in of ARCO CAD.

The utility makes available the possibility of rebuilt

free form surfaces starting from the boundaries.

The iterative procedure let the user decide the correct

resolution of the reconstruction
 Statistical Evaluation in Metrology Gate

ARCO can be extended with the Add-in

METROLOGY GATE, this module make
possible the statistical Process Control
analysis with the creation of different
chart:
XR
XS
Cp,CpK
Pp,PpK
Quadsum
Pareto
Normal
Distribution
 Statistical Evaluation in Metrology Gate

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come in action!

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Machine Monitor and
Environmental control