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Bulletin No. 2200

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Mitutoyo Controlled Open Systems for Modular Operation Support

MCOSMOS by Mitutoyo is a proprietary metrology suite of inter-related

modules and dedicated expansion modules for Microsoft Windows 7, 8
and 8.1 operating systems (32 or 64-bit). Available in 37 countries and
12 different languages, MCOSMOS is the world's standard in metrology
software.

Supported by MiCAT (Mitutoyo Intelligent Computer Aided Technology),

your Mitutoyo CMM is streamlined with intuitive user interfaces that
provide a familiar look and feel to operate multiple modules. They
work together seamlessly to put reliable metrology at you fingertips
throughout the entire production process.

MCOSMOS allows integration among a series of applications, improving

the efficiency of your CMM and the productivity of your quality control
functions. Specific expansion modules are available dedicated to
GEOPAK or for specific applications such as GEAR measurement, airfoil
analysis, reverse engineering and integrating CAD with metrology.

Mitutoyo is the world’s largest provider of measurement and inspection solutions,

with the most complete, capable line of machines, systems, sensors and software.
With a presence in more than 100 countries, Mitutoyo is the international precision
measurement technology leader.

MiCAT-MCOSMOS is based on expertise acquired from around the globe,

providing the assurance that you are employing best practices for managing your
dimensional metrology equipment (DME).

With computer technology laboratories in the United States, Europe and Asia,
Mitutoyo employs highly qualified specialists who are devoted to the development
of one common software platform.

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Experience
Software packages and expansion modules to meet your
metrology production requirements.
The modular system allows the capability to tailor the measuring software with only the specific modules
needed to meet requirements. The measurement results may be displayed, printed and archived with
numerous built-in and user-defined formats.
 
Software package features MCOSMOS–1 MCOSMOS–2 MCOSMOS–3
GEOPAK (Geometry online/offline modules)
Includes: support for high-speed nominal scanning (known path)
with scanning probes (optional), user-defined dialogs, parametric STD OPT STD OPT STD OPT
programming with the use of variable substitution and user-defined
reporting.

CAT-1000P (Online/offline programming module)

For the creation of measurement and evaluation routines of prismatic
STD
features (lines, planes, circles, cylinder, etc.), from a CAD model for OPT STD OPT STD OPT
nominal to actual comparison.
Includes: MachineBuilder, automatic path generation (animated),
collision checking and flexible reporting formats.

CAT-1000S (3D freeform evaluation module)

STD
For the creation of measurement and evaluation routines of surfaces OPT STD OPT STD OPT
from a CAD model for nominal to actual comparison.
Includes: automatic path generation (animated), collision checking and
flexible reporting formats.

SCANPAK (Scanning)
For the scanning and evaluation of workpiece profiles. STD OPT STD OPT STD OPT
Includes: support for single-point/measuring probes, SP-25 continuous
scanning probes, variable contour tolerances, best fit, patch scan
(digitizing) and flexible reporting.

MCOSMOS LEVEL 1: MCOSMOS LEVEL 2: MCOSMOS LEVEL 3:

Modules Included Modules Included Modules Included

1. Geometric Measurement Module 1. Geometric Measurement Module 1. Geometric Measurement Module

2. CAD Prismatic Programming Module 2. CAD Prismatic Programming Module
3. Surface Analysis Module 3. Surface Analysis Module
4. Scanning Module
5. Data Transfer Module

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Geometric Add programmability Add tools for scanning
programming & from a CAD model. probes and reverse
measurement. engineering.

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GEOPAK CNC
GEOPAK (basic geometry module) provides an easy graphical
console with tool bars and windows, which can be personal-
ized to the operator’s preference.
GEOPAK provides visual tools and a graphically enhanced
display providing step-by-step screen wizards. The design
allows operators of all experience levels to easily and quickly
create efficient measurement routines.
The basic level software includes the flexibility for advanced
tools demanded by the most experienced operators, such as
looping, formula calculations or expressions that use variables,
libraries of day-to-day sub-routines and conditional statements
which add logic for a variety of applications.
Ease of use for
entry level to expert
GEOPAK’s program tree is simple to read and edit.
The program tree can be expanded or collapsed to correspond
with the operator's level or part application requirements.
ArcAuto
(Figure 1) Movement of Probe
Circle Measurement by Circular Slot Measurement With a double click on the function line, an easy dialog box
the Circular Travel Function
will appear; for example, a hole that is threaded may not
repeat if the probe path does not follow thread pitch.
With CNC control, the dialog box allows a pitch value to
program the probe path to follow the thread pitch.

Direct Measurement of Tapped Hole

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GEOPAK-Flexible Reporting In GEOPAK there is no limit to reporting capabilities. Included
templates are ideal for most applications. If a custom report is
required, Protocol Designer allows the operator to customize
the output to a desired format.
Protocol Designer eliminates the need to transpose the
GEOPAK results to a separate spreadsheet or document that
may be required, for example, AS9102. Forms can be created
and saved as templates so the data from GEOPAK auto fills
the report after executing the part program.
When a template is used for output, the operator can choose
a variety of formats such as Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel and
save or print the results.

User-defined reports

Included with GEOPAK is a built-in module that Part Security & Management
fully controls the machine and the access to your
parts. The Part Manager displays the part list
that may be stored locally on the DME computer
or via the LAN to a company network drive.
Within the parts list the operator can attach the
setup instruction documents, header information
for part traceability and images for visual
reference.
The Part Manager interface has complete control
of GEOPAK. User profiles may be set to limit
access to learn, edit or repeat, securing the
system like no other package on the market.
Our security meets the FDA 21 CFR Part 11
specification for electronic data storage and
signatures with enhanced logon security, profiles
and audit trails.

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CAT-1000P CAD Interface

CAT-1000 facilitates the programming of measurement tasks
during the GEOPAK learn mode. All data for measuring parts
and tolerance evaluations are taken accurately from the CAD
model via pointing device (mouse, trackball, etc.) selection.
The same principles apply for programming probe paths
(clearance and measurement), while at the same time, using
the embedded nominal information from the CAD model for
tolerance comparison.

Dual Screen Virtual Offline

Optional Optional

Product Manufacturing Information

CAT-1000 utilizes Spatial’s prominent 3D ACIS® Modeler, which is
used in more than 350 customer applications and 2 million seats
worldwide.
CAT-1000 fully supports and reads PMI (Product & Manufacturing
Information), which is embedded in the model for datum
alignment, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Spatial’s 3D InterOp delivers the highest quality data exchange
between CAD formats, enabling superior CAD file translation.
The comprehensive suite of translators provides import/export
for all applications, including ACIS, CGM and Parasolid-based
applications. 3D InterOp is embedded in many of today’s leading
design, engineering and manufacturing applications.
CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX Siemens (Unigraphics), Parasolids,
AutoDesk Inventor, Pro-Engineer and IGES or VDAFS exchange
formats are available options.
Standard with CAT-1000 is ACIS (*.sat) and STEP AP203, which
are both licensed copies from Spatial InterOp.

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CMM System Manager
CMM System Manager allows you to create a virtual
representation of your CMM. New Mitutoyo models or
legacy models, such as the FN series and BHN series, can
be selected based on machine measuring size. If you have
multiple machines, they can also be added for simulation or
part placement purposes. CAD models can be placed and
compared to the true working volume of the machine and
indexing probe swivel access.

CAT-1000S
3D surface analysis creates grid patterns to verify a surface
with a single-click tool that calculates a collision-free probe
path to measure a grid of surface points.
Manual CMMs allow the operator to move the probe manually,
and the point will appear in real-time. Probe compensation
is determined from the center of the stylus and the shortest
distance to the CAD model to eliminate cosine error.

Surface deviation can be displayed as spherical points or

as a gradient surface.
Cone-shaped icons are used to show the surface vector
direction of the material from the nominal and tolerance
deviation.

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SCANPAK-CNC
SCANPAK reports the deviations from the nominal profile to determine
if the measured contour is within the tolerance zone.
The SCANPAK Best-fit can provide the information required to correct
the part. Best-fit is most effective when the reference alignment is not
accurately defined to provide tool-setting information.
The graphical report template provided with SCANPAK allows the oper-
ator to make comments or notes and uses Protocol Designer for making
special reports.

The contour compared to the nominal

“AS IS." The areas shown in red fail to
meet the profile requirement.

Calculate elements automatically

SCANPAK constructs from the measured contour
circles and/or line elements based on the user-specified
tolerance amount calculated from the elements form
deviation.
Calculate elements automatically construct best-fit
geometry (lines/circles) from a contour. This information
can be used as reference for the basic dimensions
given for the profile call-out or even assist in reverse
engineering for tool paths.

Known path scanning

CNC Gasket Scan provides an easy-to-use tool for
complex planes requiring a specific measuring path on
the gasket surface.
The measuring path can be created by nodes or offset
from the CAD model.
MCOSMOS-3 maximizes your throughput when using
a scanning probe such as the SP25 or MPP.

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MiCAT Planner
Automatic measurement program
generation software
MiCAT Planner is Mitutoyo’s latest software development for Rules Editor
fast and efficient CMM part programming. Operation of MiCAT
The Rules Editor allows users to create rules to define
Planner is easy and intuitive. Programs are made with a few
measurement approaches, such as number of points per
mouse clicks in minutes instead of hours or days.
feature, sensor type, fitting method and automatic sensor
WORKFLOW: Design Model Support: selection.
1) Load design model • Siemens NX w/PMI
2) Select target CMM • CATIA v5 w/PMI
3) Part placement via virtual alignment • PRO/E w/PMI
4) Measurement program creation • ACIS (SAT)
5) Translate to Geopak MCOSMOS

MiCAT Planner toolbar is workflow based.

Measurement Plan
The measurement plan is synchronized
with the 3D view and the program view.
This allows you to select a feature in any
of the views (plan view, 3D view, program
view) and the feature is highlighted in the
other views simultaneously. Reordering
the feature measurements is possible by
dragging and dropping of the features in
the plan view. Users can select a feature,
characteristic, or a point set in the plan
view, to modify the corresponding
properties in the property view as needed.

www.mitutoyo.com/MiCAT

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 Expansion Modules for
MCOSMOS
Pure DMISPAK
The Pure DMISPAK module is a powerful bi-directional program
exchange for legacy DMIS-based software.
This module converts the native DMIS file (*.dmi) to GEOPAK.
New programs from MCOSMOS also can be exported to a DMI
format so non-Mitutoyo brand CMMs can read and execute on
their legacy DMIS-based software.

DME 3

DME 2

MeasurLink® acquires the measurements real-time as the CMM

runs the GEOPAK Part Program.
Data storage can be local or networked to a SQL Server.
The software manages data from all types of devices from
handheld tools to CMM and supports non-Mitutoyo products.

SurfaceDeveloper Piston Head – Reverse Engineered

3D surface generation software is used with Patch

Scanning Generator to easily create high-accuracy
surface design, using common B-Rep entities
or STL file output, which are ideal for reverse
engineering. Points STL Mesh Meshed 3D Surface

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Expansion Modules for
MCOSMOS
MAFIS (Mitutoyo Airfoil Inspection Software)
(Requires SCANPAK)
With MCOSMOS-3, MAFIS analyzes the SCANPAK profile that
is measured and outputs the evaluation results of the desired
parameters.
Unlike other airfoil analysis modules, which operate outside of
the CMM software as a separate package, MAFIS works by com-
bining GEOPAK and SCANPAK to generate airfoil measurements.
MAFIS calculates the camber line, leading/trailing edge, twist and
much more. Blade analysis is easy for beginner operation and
does not require an expert to implement.

GEARPAK
Touch-trigger Scanning
Gear type Required software package/Remarks
measurement measurement

Cylindrical spur gear ● ● GEARPAK Cylindrical

GEARPAK Cylindrical
Cylindrical helical gear ● ● *1 *1 : Does not support a cross-stylus

GEARPAK Worm
Worm gear (cylindrical) ● ● *2 *2 : MRT and MPP310 (Q) are required.

GEARPAK Cylindrical
Worm wheel (cylindrical) ● ● Cylindrical gears only

GEARPAK Bevel
Bevel gear ● — Supports Gleason gears.
Note: Some gears are not supported.

GEARPAK Hypoid
Hypoid gear ● — Supports Gleason gears.
Note: Some gears are not supported.

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