HEIDENHAIN announces the latest version of their PC-based
QUADRA-CHEK Metrology software providing advanced functionality for inspection
measurement machines. This software makes it possible to conveniently perform
2-D and 3-D measuring tasks in the field of metrology when standard DRO
products will not suffice. Labeled the IK5000 version 2.96, this powerful
inspection package builds upon the original Metronics QUADRA-CHECK QC5000
software by introducing new functionality such as 3D Profiling capabilities
that can provide measurement and graphic evaluation of 3-D contours using
multi-sensor and tactile measuring machines. This new option, used for profile
measurements, is able to import a 3D CAD file (either STEP or IGES) and compare
it with the actual measured part.
Part Programming improvements were added to support
compensation for the thermal behavior of products that experience a shrinkage
or growth of material during the manufacturing process. This will allow users
to write a single inspection program for measuring parts with materials having
a known growth or shrink rate throughout the manufacturing process.
Improvements were also added to currently existing Radial
and Palletize methods of automatic part programming routines. These methods are
designed to help users when there are common features or parts that repeat
angularly, around a datum, or based on a palletized grid layout. On Video-based
Inspection machines, these improvements will retain specific video tool sizes
and the positions needed for these measurements, and then repeat them based on
the angle they are located around the datum or in reference to a linear layout.
The new Palletize grid functionality will also allow the user to graphically
select which parts in the grid are required for measurement, and only run the
program in those locations.
The IK5000 version 2.96.0 will now also offer compatibility
for PCs using Windows 7 (32bit) operating systems as well as Windows XP and Vista.
For more information, contact HEIDENHAIN at (847) 490-1191,
or write to us at HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, 333 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg,
IL 60173.
HEIDENHAIN can also be accessed directly via our web site at www.heidenhain.us.