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Metrology Software Products Ltd is an associate company of global metrology to medical solutions group, Renishaw PLC.

MSP's vision is to bring metrology solutions to the machine tool.

MSP is founded on decades of metrology, calibration and machining experience.

MSP's expertise is recognised worldwide by industry leaders. We have established long term relationships with all our customers, based on the success of our products and genuine benefits they deliver.

2 Metrology Software Products Ltd is an associate company of global metrology to medical solutions group, Renishaw PLC. We are a dynamic, innovative organisation, committed to research and development of world class precision software and part manufacturing solutions. MSP's vision is to bring metrology solutions to the machine tool. Too many production problems remain a mystery, when our technology has the ability to identify them by harnessing the full potential of your probe. MSP is founded on decades of metrology, calibration and machining experience. We understand probing; not only how to solve part process issues, but also to allow development of innovative techniques for error-free production environments. MSP's expertise is recognised worldwide by industry leaders. We have established long term relationships with all our customers, based on the success of our products and genuine benefits they deliver Renishaw Equator launched with MSP s EquatorServer and RenCompare. MSP third office opened NC-PerfectPart roll-out started across BAE Systems F35 production. BAE Systems Chairman's award for F-35 Lightning IPP Heatshield machining project. CHAS accreditation achieved. MSP second office opened. Preferred supplier status granted by BAE Systems. UCCserver : First full 5-axis probing interface for the award-winning Renishaw Revo. BAE Systems Chairman's award for Eurofighter foreplane cost reduction project. First CNC metrology software module for machine tools - PowerINSPECT OMV (Delcam). World-wide patents applied for NC-PerfectPart technology. First commercial I++ server, UCCserver First interface to the Renishaw SP25 for Optical Gaging Products (OGP). MSP founded.

Peter Hammond - Managing Director, MSP Imagine a world where every part you make is perfect. Traditionally, manufacturing problems are discovered in final inspection, after a part has been machined.

Although this sounds like a dream, it is in fact reality for the many companies who use MSP's award winning solution for the elimination of errors in part production.

3 Peter Hammond - Managing Director, MSP Imagine a world where every part you make is perfect. Traditionally, manufacturing problems are discovered in final inspection, after a part has been machined. MSP identify and report errors before any material is cut. Resource costs, rework and concessions are minimised, machine productivity is maximised. Although this sounds like a dream, it is in fact reality for the many companies who use MSP's award winning solution for the elimination of errors in part production. Our ground breaking system is based around; NC-Macro to guarantee the controller consistency, NC-Checker to confirm machine tool capability and NC-PartLocator to accurately align the part. Together, they eliminate process variability and let you think differently about part production. Welcome to the world of NC-PerfectPart % concession-free simpler fixturing solutions zero scrap and zero rework no shop floor CAD necessary all errors identified before cutting known machine tool performance process variability eliminated human error minimised

4 ? Aerospace additive process assemblies complex 5-axis complex to fixture composites expensive flexible parts heavy large volume precision parts preformed parts variable thickness NC-PerfectPart improves the yield of any production process using a machine tool. However, there are exceptional benefits for part types in certain industries. If your industry / part combination is missing an MSP logo, contact us for clarification. F1 Marine Oil and gas

Errors are trapped early to ensure they are not carried through to the end product. It uses powerful macros to implement complex 5-axis probing.

5 NC-Macro is the foundation of a perfect part and designed to guarantee best practice at the controller. Manual adjustments, macro tuning and miscalculated offsets are all opportunities for process variability. NC-Macro manages and controls the consistency of this environment. Errors are trapped early to ensure they are not carried through to the end product. It uses powerful macros to implement complex 5-axis probing. Complications of probing and probe calibration are hidden, so you can focus on the problem being solved, not the problem of probing. Change records - automated archive and comparison of macro suite to intercept unauthorised changes at source. 5-axis probing - available across the suite. All use the 5-axis calibration from NC-Checker, to guarantee high accuracy. Common macro interface - the same external interface across controller types with MSP support management to maintain version upgrades. Consistent - computation is performed externally to guarantee the accuracy of complex calculations. unlocks the 5-axis probing power of your machine tool Optimal probing cycles - world class probing maximises speed and accuracy with 5-axis surface normal vector measurement. Single touch probing saves time in complex part programs compared to double touch systems, where a spindle orient must be used to achieve accuracy. Independent - no effect, or dependency, on existing macro systems. Process integration - allows post-processors to embed macro calls to automate probing cycles in production processes. CAD/CAM compliant - probing program integration with all major CAD/CAM post-processors. single touch probing with world class speed and accuracy independent of controller for accuracy and calibration version control of MSP macros to trap unwanted controller changes

NC-Checker is the next step in our system. A crucial aspect of any manufacturing system is the machine tool's capability.

NC-Checker s comprehensive suite of operations are used to generate machine benchmarks and detect performance discrepancies.

Whether data was recorded yesterday, or when the machine was first commissioned, an audit of its day to day environment is guaranteed.

6 NC-Checker is the next step in our system. A crucial aspect of any manufacturing system is the machine tool's capability. If it is confirmed at this stage of the process, the cutter paths can be trusted to produce the quality required. NC-Checker s comprehensive suite of operations are used to generate machine benchmarks and detect performance discrepancies. Problems are identified at the earliest opportunity, not discovered after cutting. This saves material, machine down-time, operator costs and avoids disruption to schedules. Whether data was recorded yesterday, or when the machine was first commissioned, an audit of its day to day environment is guaranteed. The key to probe performance and accurate measurement is calibration. NC-Checker unlocks the power of your probing with its unique 5-axis calibration. This vastly reduces probing cycle times and increases accuracy by using technology already proven in award-winning projects such as Renishaw's Revo. integrate into production process world class 5-axis calibration detect maintenance issues before failure make machine to machine comparisons reconfirm performance after unexpected events scheduled benchmarks to spot problems early identify causes of process variability in minutes confirm your machine tool's performance before cutting

Touch screen operation - simple operator push button interface with in-process help screens.

Thermal drift detection - run temperature-dependent cutting cycles when magnitude in range for job.

Operator go / no go - if a performance parameter fails, the process cannot proceed until the problem is fixed.

Simple reporting - straight forward pass / fail reports designed for the operator.

7 Touch screen operation - simple operator push button interface with in-process help screens. Standard - all machine manufacturer versions use the same interface to reduce training requirements. Thermal drift detection - run temperature-dependent cutting cycles when magnitude in range for job. Enhances maintenance management - it is only necessary to maintain machines when required. Operator go / no go - if a performance parameter fails, the process cannot proceed until the problem is fixed. Automated - machine checking operations can be automated in part processes to eliminate human error. Simple reporting - straight forward pass / fail reports designed for the operator. Reduces machine downtime - unexpected events such as a head crash only need a maintenance visit if performance has been affected. Comprehensive performance checks - understand every aspect of your machine's capability in minutes. For example: probing, axial and rotary alignments. Fully traceable - benchmarks are archived for full traceability. This is the basis of our detailed historical machine to machine comparisons. NC-Checker - Operations include Rotary Performance and Probe Calibration

2011 Eurofighter Typhoon. NC-PartLocator is the final step in the perfect part system. Automating part setup is the most significant step to improve quality.

The whole process takes only a few minutes. With 3-axis machine tools part setup was achievable with conventional macro based systems. However, 5-axis machines bring new challenges.

8 2011 Eurofighter Typhoon. NC-PartLocator is the final step in the perfect part system. Automating part setup is the most significant step to improve quality. The part is probed to discover its location. The 5-axis alignment required for the cutting program is calculated. Any adjustment is automatically transferred to the controller. The whole process takes only a few minutes. With 3-axis machine tools part setup was achievable with conventional macro based systems. However, 5-axis machines bring new challenges. As parts become increasingly complex, so does their setup. Traditional systems have no answer to these problems. NC-PartLocator is next generation technology. The advanced mathematics it uses are far superior to those of a typical controller. Its probing is derived from MSP's CMM and metrology expertise. It uses our unique 5-axis calibration to guarantee the highest accuracy and give you the confidence your part will be machined to perfection. NC-PartLocator gives you new freedom with fixtures. Since the controller workspace is transformed automatically, there is no need for alignment capability. Simple cost effective fixtures can be used. These often give better part access and therefore remove mid-process setup steps. For example, profile cuts no longer need turnover fixtures. This allows continuous single programs and can reduce machining hours by up to 80%. align nominal part programs without re-posting check condition of supply before cutting allow machine to machine job transfer use more simple clamping fixtures think differently about fixtures, they are not needed for accurate part alignment good for composites; variable material thickness compensated for on cutting / non-cutting faces fully traceable for audit purposes with graphical report export to external systems

Revolutionary - No CAD required on the shop floor. Improved schedules - your parts are fixtured in the same number of minutes every single time.

Precise single step - full complex 5-axis alignment and probing in minutes. Our non-iterative methodology guarantees a fixed setup time.

Nominal cutter path operation - existing nominal part programs do not need re-post processing or editing.

9 Revolutionary - No CAD required on the shop floor. Improved schedules - your parts are fixtured in the same number of minutes every single time. Composites - variable material thickness compensated for. Integrated - designed to work with existing manufacturing systems. Precise single step - full complex 5-axis alignment and probing in minutes. Our non-iterative methodology guarantees a fixed setup time. Multiple alignments - where the part requires incremental setup stages as part of the process. Nominal cutter path operation - existing nominal part programs do not need re-post processing or editing. Powerful tools - operations available include:- free form surface alignment, 3-sphere fixturing, surface offset compensation, counterbore offsets, weighting, user and advanced operator levels. Pre-machining verification (condition of supply) - determines whether there is sufficient material to clean up, or if the part is under-sized and not worth machining. Part / machine management - full database support to track parts and alignments. Allows for machine to machine transfer, or non-sequential multi-stage processes. Protective - fail-safe go / no go environment to safeguard your process. Graphical - interactive / predictive graphics for operator feedback. NC-PartLocator - graphical reporting and simple go / no go interface

10 Philip Crosby - quality engineering pioneer Eurofighter Typhoon.

MSP s background is complex 5-axis part setup, probing algorithms and CMM controller software.

the challenge and exceed your expectations. Our technology specialists ensure we provide a complete solution.

Since 2003, MSP has supplied Renishaw with the world s first commercial I++ server, UCCserver.

The recent launch of the jointly developed Equator, the new versatile gauging system, is the latest venture in this partnership.

MSP are the authors of the CNC probe path algorithms and generation for their metrology package, PowerINSPECT CNC, including the machine

11 MSP s background is complex 5-axis part setup, probing algorithms and CMM controller software. Whether it is badged software, a module for embedding within another package, or supply of an end user product, MSP have the team to meet the challenge and exceed your expectations. Our technology specialists ensure we provide a complete solution. MSP are members of several trade organisations and have Contractor Heath and Safety accreditation. Since 2003, MSP has supplied Renishaw with the world s first commercial I++ server, UCCserver. Our metrology expertise in calibration and 5-axis probing provide the only interface to the awardwinning Revo. The recent launch of the jointly developed Equator, the new versatile gauging system, is the latest venture in this partnership. One of the world s top modelling and machining software houses, Delcam PLC recognised our unique capabilities. MSP are the authors of the CNC probe path algorithms and generation for their metrology package, PowerINSPECT CNC, including the machine tool variant, OMV. BAE Systems PLC have used MSP production software since NC-PerfectPart helps them produce some of the most complex parts ever machined. After the huge success of this product on the Eurofighter Typhoon, it is now being rolled out across F-35 Lightning II production. Images courtesy of Renishaw PLC, Delcam PLC, BAE Systems PLC and BENETEAU

12 For further information please contact: +44 (0) * Ask about our guarantee. We know NC-PerfectPart works, but you don t. After a site survey, there is nothing to pay until the system works and delivers value with perfect part production. For 5-axis parts, this means the system has usually paid for itself before you have to. For full details, visit or simply contact us for an informal, no obligation, chat. metrology software products ltd 6F Greensfield Court, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DE, UK +44 (0) info@metsoftpro.com Copyright 2012 metrology software products ltd. All Rights Reserved

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