Reduce Cost
Reduce costs of fabrication, storage, use, and calibration by eliminating the need for complex physical check fixtures for every part and sub-assembly.
Virtual Fixture
Reduce or eliminate the need for part-specific check fixtures
Virtual Fixture
Reduce or eliminate the need for part-specific check fixtures
Individual and multi-part check fixtures are costly to design, build, store, and calibrate. Check fixtures are subject to operator influence, impacting measurement accuracy and repeatability.
Why choose Virtual Fixture?
Reduce Time
Reduce the time required to perform physical checking in assembly orientations for both single parts and multiple parts.
Improve Measurement Consistency
By measuring the simplified fixture with a flat orientation, operators are less likely to influence the measurement for more consistent results.
Reduce Operator Training
The solution is highly automated, and by eliminating the complex check fixture process, there is less operator skill and training required.
Capabilities of Virtual Fixture
Perform a Virtual Check of Components Using Flexible (Generic) Fixturing
Virtual Fixture provides users with a fast, accurate method to understand the impact of the manufacturing process on dimensional tolerances.
Robust Morphing
Morph the nominal CAD data based on scan or simulation data. Complex geometries can be morphed without the need for “cleanup.”
Gravity Compensation / (Re)Orientation
Scan parts in a “flat” orientation with a flexible (three-point) fixture. Even large, non-stiff parts with more than 10mm distortion/deflection can be analyzed.
Virtual Clamping
Realistic clamp process modeling based on a reference point accounts for non-linear material to accurately capture clamping behavior.
Multi-Part Simulations
Morph and check multi-part sub-assemblies and check fixtures.
Automation
Automate the virtual check fixture using scripting, enabling a "one-click" solution from scan to metrology reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get more information about Virtual Fixture?
Contact NEAX for the latest product information, suitability, deployment scope, and implementation guidance.
Discuss Virtual Fixture with NEAX
Talk with NEAX about product fit, deployment scope, integration, training, and adoption.