Efficient and intelligent inspection planning with Com.IPM
Sophisticated and systematic: ComPro software for inspection planning in manufacturing
Com.IPM offers a wide range of options for inspection planning as well as intelligent features that make it easier for you to record planning data, connect inspection equipment databases and plan measurement processes.
Import of inspection planning data: CSV, DFQ and CAD drawings
If no inspection planning data is available in a common format, the software for inspection planning generates the inspection plan manually. By entering the planning data (part type, number of characteristics, …), the program generates the corresponding input matrix. The processes within Com.IPM are based on databases. Defined header data from part type and study information represent the unique key for tracking studies in the system.
In many cases, however, data for inspection planning is already available in common file formats, so that a large part of the data input has already been carried out using import functions (e.g. the DFQ, TXT or CSV import of inspection planning data). If CAD drawings are available, these can also be imported into Com.IPM. Integrated AI algorithms provide automatic recognition of product characteristics from CAD drawings for inspection planning.
The proposed mapping of the part type and characteristic information can be customized in a preview window before it is transferred to Com.IPM. This automated identification of product characteristics saves a tremendous amount of time and, together with the option to adapt the information, helps to avoid errors in inspection planning.
Connecting the inspection equipment database of your choice
Connecting an inspection equipment database is one of the central and essential elements of the software for inspection planning. Com.IPM has its own inspection equipment database in which measuring devices, measuring equipment and measuring systems can be stored. It is a continuously growing knowledge repository. However, the customer’s existing inspection equipment databases can also be connected to Com.IPM. This means that a large selection of stored measuring devices, measuring equipment and measuring systems is already available for inspection process management.
Another option for connecting a inspection equipment database is the “Public PM DB”. Com.IPM has the option of directly accessing specifications and stored characteristic values of measuring devices. With an intelligent suggestion system, Com.IPM screens the Public PM DB and suggests suitable measuring devices, measuring equipment or measuring systems for planning the inspection process.
Advantages of automated inspection planning: Step by step through the planning process
Planning the measurement process in production requires interdisciplinary cooperation with team members from all responsible or necessary areas in the company. Specific knowledge (function of the part, properties of the production process, environmental conditions, planned measurement concept, …) must be available in the team.
Planning the measurement process is an essential part of inspection process management and an important aspect of production planning and control. ComPro’s software for inspection planning in manufacturing supports users in a targeted, reliable and intuitive manner by guiding them step by step through the entire planning process.
The software queries and stores information in topic-specific areas in Com.IPM. Accompanying additional documents (e.g. for the measurement concept, etc.) can also be stored.
Based on the description, the measurement process is analyzed in terms of the expected influences. The analysis is carried out using the Ishikawa diagram, in which the important and relevant influence quantities are recorded and evaluated. You may freely define, structure and visualize the categories and causes.
Good results through proper planning
Do you require assistance with inspection planning in production or want to make your planning processes more efficient? Do you have questions about importing inspection data into the software? Contact us now.
