Overview

DIS Inspect is the perfect tool to compliment your existing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Optical Measuring Machine, as well as Manual Measurement Tools (i.e., Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gages, etc.). Regardless of the manufacturer of your measuring machine or Geometry Software, DIS Inspect has the ability to interface with ALL Geometry Software Programs that provide measurement results. Although most Geometry Software programs provide various levels of Reporting Capabilities, few offer the capability to consolidate measurement data regardless of the equipment used and report in a multi-piece format conducive to the review process.

Advantages

DIS Inspect was designed to compliment existing Geometry Software and Quality Lab Personnel to accelerate the activities associated with Dimensional Layout and limited SPC Reporting in the Quality Control Department. Equally important was to design reports that provide an easily understandable format conducive to the review process for the Engineer and Customer. Whether the measuring equipment used is manual or DCC, DIS Inspect provides the mechanism to capture data at the source, consolidate results from multiple workstations if required, and report those results in a fraction of the time that it takes using spreadsheets or geometry reporting software you may be using today. The payback for our customers is allowing them to focus on generating measurement results from their measuring equipment instead of going through the time consuming activity of generating reports. 

• An Upload Module, which provides the capability to import result files generated by DCC CMM and Optical Systems into DIS Inspect in less than ONE MINUTE! OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE/EFFICIENCY of equipment, software, and labor time is realized while enjoying the power of DIS Inspect and the benefits of the reports generated. 
• Reports generated by DIS Inspect may be output to a Printer, to a Print-Preview Session, or to a “Portable Document Format” (aka. PDF). PDF files are the industry standard for providing a “print image” reports. Using the PDF option provides the opportunity to: 
  • Copy the PDF to a floppy and send print image reports to your customer
  • Attach the PDF File(s) to an E-Mail and send them to your customer thus eliminating delivery time
  • Store the PDF File(s) on the server for readily available access virtually eliminating hard copy printouts
• DIS Inspect uses the Microsoft Access Database Engine for enhanced stability and security.
• DIS Inspect uses Zip Compression to reduce file sizes when not in use.
• Taking full advantage of the 255 character windows long filename support, Job filenames are automatically generated based on part characteristics.
• Supports up to 2,000 Pieces and 10,000 Features.
• Industries Supported: Automotive, Plastics, Stamping, Casting, Tooling, etc.
• A Worksheet Module that is designed specifically for layout tasks performed in the Metrology Lab
• Offers powerful work tools that will significantly reduce labor hours in performing layout activities
• A Report Writer Module that provides clear, concise, and consolidated reporting for multi-piece layouts (to include the Automotive - Production Part Approval - Dimensional Results (i.e. PPAP), Out-of-Tolerance Summary Report, Position Summary Report, Percent of Tolerance Band Summary, and many more.
• A File Maintenance Module which provides basic maintenance functions such as: 
  • add, delete, rename directories
  • delete, move Job Files
  • extract specific Features or Pieces from a master file
  • combine files by Feature or Piece for consolidated reporting
  • convert English to Metric and visa-versa.
• User Friendly "Click Help" System which allows the User to quickly find helpful information on any program capability with just the click of a button. It is designed to answer questions without having to search a Help Session like most Windows programs require.

Program History

Dimensional Inspection Software, Inc. was established in 1991. In that year a DOS program named "Online 1st Article Plus" was introduced and was the first program geared towards Metrology Layout needs. In 1998 the Windows based "DIS Inspect" was introduced and replaced the DOS version. Over the past several years, the program has continued to evolve based on End User needs to service the Quality Lab.