HEIDENHAIN IK 5293 - Manual (Page 17)

Quadra-Chek ® 5000
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About This Guide
This guide is intended for end users of the QC5000 metrology software,
supervisory, and installation personnel. A basic familiarity with the Win-
dows computing environment and coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
operation is assumed. Material in this guide is divided into six chapters
covering everything from basic operation to system configuration. Keep
this guide in a convenient location for future reference.
Chapter 1: Overview
It all begins here, just point and click. There are only two things in the
QC5000 interface: windows and toolbars. This chapter tells you which is
which and what to do with them. Understanding each window and toolbar
helps you get the most from the QC5000.
Chapter 2: Quick Start
This chapter gets you up and running quickly. Use this chapter to learn the
most basic QC5000 tasks. Each task in this chapter is described in greater
detail elsewhere in this guide.
Chapter 3: Using Probes
If it’s about probes, it’s in this chapter. The probe is where the QC5000
and the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) meet. Learn proper prob-
ing techniques and you can’t go wrong.
Chapter 4: General Measuring
A solid knowledge of how to create and combine features to form a part is
essential: this chapter helps you get it. Working from the basic to the
complex, this chapter describes features and their relationships.
Chapter 5: Advanced Measuring & Output
Picking up where chapter 4 leaves off this chapter covers datum magic,
measure magic, layers, offset alignments, and tolerancing. This chapter
also describes how to export QC5000 data to other software.
Chapter 6: Templates
The QC5000 organizes and present data in a number of formats. For your
convenience there are several data templates you can use to organize and
present your results. Use this chapter to learn how to use templates more
efficiently.
Chapter 7: Programming
Programming puts it all together. This chapter shows you how to create a
streamlined, computer-prompted procedure to handle repetitive inspec-
tions with speed and accuracy. Use the programming feature to maximize
your productivity with the QC5000.
Chapter 8: System Setup & Configuration
Everything you need to setup and configure the QC5000. This final chap-
ter gives setup procedures for shift supervisors and OEMs. End users should
apply the information in this chapter ONLY at the direction of a supervi-
sor, distributor, or OEM.
Index
There’s nothing worse than skimming through a user guide looking for
something when you’re in a hurry. To save you the hassle we indexed this
guide. Simply flip to the back, find your topic, and off you go.