Difference between revisions of "CRIPPA"

The CRIPPA Windows software allows for complete programming of bender setup.

VTube-LASER communicates with the Crippa UII software using the Supravision Network protocol.

Communications are fully bidirectional - you can send and recall data.

It is possible to send new part data to the Crippa, and to correct existing parts easily with the Crippa communications.

(Crippa added this capability in late 2014.)

Aerospace Welding, Inc., a Montreal-based fully certified fabrication company for major aerospace companies, uses VTube-LASER to setup and correct an all electric Crippa bender.

During their initial training sessions, the customer bent a part part on the bender based on the nominal setup data that was entered into VTube-LASER, then transferred to the bender.

The operator used VTube-LASER on a FARO arm to measure and prove that the part had a maximum deviation of 0.060" of deviation along the centerline profile. The centerline profile tolerance, per the print, was from 0.030 inches up to 0.050 inches for this aerospace part - so it was necessary to send a correction to the bender.

The first correction reduced the profile deviations so that only one deviation peaked at 0.012 inches. All the other deviations where half that value or better. The End-A length deviation was literally 0.000 inches, and the customer trimmed the other end using the "End-B Trim" value in the VTube-LASER inspection page. He remeasured the final part which was confirmed to be completely inside tolerance.

Needless to say - the customer is very happy with this system. By the way - this system uses a version 3 scanner and am older Platinum FARO arm! The FARO Edge ScanArms with the newer HD scanners perform even better.

VTube-STEP can export Crippa export capability allows for easy export to Crippa UII software. The format is a text file that is compatible with most Crippa benders that were released in early 2012 and on.