Method and apparatus for supporting measurement of object to be measured
AssigneeMitutoyo Corporation
InventorJunji Sakurada
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Abstract
A measurement support apparatus comprises a shape definition data input section, a contour shape generator, a measurement part program input section, an analyzer, a synthesizer, and a display unit. The shape definition data input section is used for entering shape definition data for an object to be measured. The contour shape generates a contour shape based on the shape definition data. The measurement part program input section is used for entering a measurement part program. The analyzer analyzes the measurement part program and outputs the analysis results. The synthesizer synthesizes the analysis results with the contour shape. The display unit displays the synthesis image.
Claims15
A method for supporting a measurement of an object to be measured, the method comprises:
- entering shape definition data for an object to be measured;
- generating a contour shape based on the shape definition data;
- displaying the contour shape;
- entering a measurement part program;
- analyzing the measurement part program to automatically calculate a portion to be measured;
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- determining whether the measurement part program is adequate to measure the object without a collision or damage,
- wherein at the display step, the portion to be measured is displayed while superimposed on the contour shape.
An apparatus for supporting a measurement of an object to be measured, the apparatus comprising:
- a shape definition data input section for entering shape definition data for an object to be measured;
- a contour shape generator for generating a contour shape based on the shape definition data;
- a display unit for displaying the contour shape;
- a measurement part program input section for entering a measurement part program;
- an analyzer for analyzing the measurement part program, and automatically calculating and outputting analysis results, including a portion to be measured;
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- a determining unit for determining whether the measurement part program is adequate to measure the object without a collision or damage,
- wherein the display unit displays the portion to be measured superimposed on the contour shape.
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