Design software FixtureBuilder

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FixtureBuilder is a 3D-modelling software package designed to allow the creation and documentation of fixturing set-ups. The software can be used with a CAD model of the inspected part, which is imported into FixtureBuilder, so that the fixture can be built around it. The entire set-up, along with the inspected part, can then be exported into inspection programming software. FixtureBuilder supports most CAD formats including IGES, SAT and STEP. Features and benefits FixtureBuilder offers a wide range of customer benefits, derived from Renishaw's outstanding understanding of metrology best practice and part inspection. All standard base plates and fixturing components are conveniently organised into tabbed catalogues, grouped by component category and thread size. Simply drag and drop the components onto a plate or another component. The SmartSnap®* technology automatically aligns them while indicating the mating hole X, Y and Z co-ordinates. The TriBall®* feature allows FixtureBuilder software users to move parts independently in the 3D work space. The easy-to-use constraint function allows the inspected part to be accurately located on the fixture. The choice of available constraint modes includes: align, mate, concentric, tangent, etc. Design inspection fixtures for parts mounted on multiple plates, attached to the rapid, easy and repeatable QuickLoad rail system. FixtureBuilder offers the ability to import and export most common 3D CAD files (Parasolid, Step, ACIS, STL, IGES, etc.). Users can create fixturing set-ups and custom plates and store them in a user-defined libraries for further use and reference.