Assigning an Inspect Resource

This procedure describes how to assign an inspect resource.  There are two reasons to assign resources: 
  • The most common is to assign resources to Inspection station operation activities.  When the inspection workbenches open, a default operation activity is already created, but although no resources are assigned to that operation.  This command enables you to assign resources to that activity.
  • Another is to assign a resource to a sub-process that already has been created with other inspect resources.  A common use for this procedure would be after discovering that a probe extension clashed with the part.  Rather than rebuild the entire sub-process, you can replace the resource.  Similarly, if a part needs to be repaired, use this command..
Assigning a resource to an activity assumes you have already loaded resources.

For assigning a resources while replacing a part, Use ASSIGN_RESOURCE_SAMPLE.CATProcess.

Assigning a Resource to an Inspection Station Operation Activity
 

  1. Select the operation activity on the PPR tree.

  2. Click Assign Inspect Resource.

    The Assign Resource dialog box appears.  The resources listed in the dialog box depend on the operation activity selected and the resources available in the resource list. The dialog box below shows the resources typical for a single-arm CMM.
  3. Click OK.
    The resources are assigned to the operation.
 

Assigning a Resource while Replacing a Part
 

  1. From the menu bar, select Edit>Links and the Pointed documents tab..

  2. Double click on the line listing the file to be fixed (e.g., Tool_TYPED).

    The tool will appear in a new Resource Builder window.

  3. Alter the tool by selecting the tip and, using the context menu, deleting it.

  4. Use the catalog to insert a new stylus and tip in the tool assembly and use the snap command to put the new parts on the assembly.

  5. Save the file with a new name and exit from resource builder.

  6. In the inspection process product, again select Edit>Links and the Pointed documents tab.

  7. Select the original part (e.g., TOOL_TYPED) and select the Replace button.

    A File Selection window appears.

  8. Navigate to the new part and click Open.

  9. Click OK.

  10. Use Insert Resource to import the new tool into the PPR tree.

  11. Snap the tool onto the probe head.

  12. Click Save Initial State, and select All Products and States.

  13. Select the Assign Resource command.

    The Assign Resource dialog box appears.

  14. Select Tool Rack and select the Repair button.

    The Define Tool Rack dialog box appears.

  15. Assign the new tool to a new station and set it as the initial tool.

  16. Select the Repair Tool button.

    The Repair Probe dialog box appears.

  17. Select the new tools; they will appear as repaired.

  18. Select the OK button.

  19. Run a simulation of the inspection process to verify that there are no collisions.