Yes. In addition to high-precision dimensional measurement, our systems can be equipped with an optional software module for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) evaluation based on engineering drawings. This enables you to use the CT system similarly to a conventional Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
The standard software package includes basic functions for non-contact measurement of distances, angles, and diameters directly from CT data. This is ideal for evaluating internal features inaccessible to physical metrology tools.
For advanced quality control, the optional GD&T software allows you to import 3D CAD models and align them with CT scan data. The software automatically verifies form tolerances (e.g., straightness, flatness, circularity) and orientation/location tolerances (e.g., parallelism, perpendicularity, position) as specified in the drawing.
Benefits of GD&T Evaluation
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Comprehensive Inspection:
Unlike CMMs that measure discrete points, CT captures the entire geometry of the part, allowing for simultaneous evaluation of all surfaces.
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Non-Destructive Internal Analysis:
Assess the position and fit of internal components within final assemblies without disassembly.
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Reduced Inspection Time:
The software automates complex GD&T evaluations, significantly shortening the inspection process compared to manual methods.
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Intuitive Visualization:
Deviations from the CAD model are displayed as a 3D color map, providing immediate feedback on tolerance issues to the manufacturing process.
With these capabilities, Matsusada Precision's CT systems provide an end-to-end solution, ranging from R&D structural analysis to dimensional verification in production environments. Note: While our CT systems provide highly accurate data for industrial inspection and analysis, they are not formally classified as certified metrology instruments guaranteeing the dimensional accuracy values specified in VDI/VDE standards.
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