(Methods Machine Tools: Sudbury, MA) -- Methods Machine Tools Inc., a supplier of machine tools, automation, and machine-tool accessories, has announced new CAD Auto-Align and Auto Pass/Fail software tools for the VisionGauge Digital Optical Comparator System (patents pending), developed by VISIONx INC., developer and seller of software, systems, and specialized hardware components for machine vision, image analysis, visual inspection, general detection, and metrology. These innovative tools represent a breakthrough in noncontact comparative measuring technology, allowing users to compare a part to its CAD data in real time, completely automatically—an industry first.

The Auto-Align tool automatically aligns the CAD data to the part. The tool typically takes less than two seconds to produce its result and its operation is very straightforward. The Auto-Align tool produces repeatable and accurate results that are completely operator-independent. It supports both X-Y and X-Y-Rotation alignment of the CAD drawing to the part.

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