Mitutoyo’s MCOSMOS 5.0 Offers Enhanced Functionality
Key updates include its interface, functions and performance.
Mitutoyo’s MCOSMOS 5.0. Photo Credit: Mitutoyo
Mitutoyo’s MCOSMOS 5.0 is the latest version of its advanced metrology suite for coordinate measuring machines (CMM), offering support in 37 locations and in 12 different languages. Key updates include its interface, functions and performance.
A simplified graphical user interface is designed to improve the user experience, no matter the level of knowledge working with the tool. Changes include easy-to-use ribbons and a search function, assisting operators in finding specific sections of their measuring process for detailed reports.
Other key features and capabilities include optimization for large CAD files to lower process times and improve the software’s overall operation. An element finder is designed to assist users in their search for specific programmed elements of their measuring processes, error corrections and detailed reporting.
A 3D topographical view offers users a 3D display of the geometry and microstructure of technical surfaces, including visualization of tolerance zones, providing operators with a more detailed overview of their workpiece. This may be especially convenient when operators are using noncontact measurement methods. GD&T reporting features a modern design template, tabular layout and tolerance value graphics to make it easy to summarize the true positions and tolerancing of workpieces.
The selection menu comes in the form of adjustable ribbons which are said to offer easy-to-use functions for operators such as resizable icons, customizable sections, part lists and a docking layout. Point Displays are figures placed with accurate 3D representations in thousands of points over a workpiece, and display tolerance indication based on their color. To shorten render time, users can swap the points from 3D to 2D representation.
The revision management function prevents use of nonvalidated programs by not allowing restricted users or the measuring programs themselves to run if any changes occur. Reports made using this function are also forgery-proof and exported as PDF.
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