CappsNC NC-Fit Laser Example

This CappsNC NC-Fit Laser Example shows how CappsNC NC-Fit can fit laser scan data into the measured part shape.

The resulting laser scan data is fit and sent back to the CNC machine as a new program with new offsets.
CappsNC can adjust the cutting path, the probe orientation and the table orientation based on the scan data to create the new program.

The Goal

Accurate drilling & trimming on a very large composite part

The Challenge

Part is very large and non-rigid, taking a long time to setup.

The Solution

Leverage CAPPSNC & NCFIT with laser scanning and MPF Reposting

CappsNC NC-Fit Laser Example

Create a laser scanning measurement program
Scanning Program
Automatic program generation from a MPF program over the trimming path:

- - Automatic head angles selection
  - Full Program simulation
  - Data point generation for analysis
Part scanning measurement
Scan part trim lines
- - Convert scanning program into MPF
  - Execute MPF program on machine
  - Real time live feedback to load point cloud data
Point Cloud rendering
Render point clouds onto surface
- - Use CAPPSNC Rendering option
  - Convert point cloud into triangulated surfaces
Part shape analysis
Compare GCode data points to part shape
- - Use EXTRACT to analyze all G-Code data points to scan data
  - Visualize data for a better understanding
Re-post G-Code program
Repost newly generated program
- - Automatically convert original NC program by comparing each line with the part scan data
  - Create new NC program by applying changes for 5 axis parameters to match the program to actual part Shape & Location