Manual 2D inspection becomes faster and more accurate

Equipped with embedded evaluation software and a high resolution, seven inch, hardened colour touchscreen, the unit has a built-in power supply, rugged aluminium housing and fanless cooling. It is therefore ideal for applications on the shop floor as well as in the inspection room. 

Neil Prescott, Managing Director of HEIDENHAIN commented: "This is a high quality hardware and software solution dedicated to 2D metrology applications, manufactured by our parent group in Germany and supported from our Burgess Hill technical centre. For the user, the system offers a high level of functionality and reliable operation combined with long-term service back-up."

Point acquisition using X and Y handwheels and stage rotation, is easy using crosshairs or via a connected optical edge detector. The latter, operator independent mode enables a high level of repeatability and significantly reduces measurement uncertainty by eliminating subjective error. Predefined geometry tools record the coordinates of two-dimensional features such as points, lines, circles, slots and squares and measure the distances and angles between them. A 'Measure Magic' function simplifies inspection further by using the acquired points to recognise, select and fit the geometry automatically. 

When dealing with complex contours and repetitive inspection, a user can automatically record the measuring routine and run it at any time. QUADRA-CHEK 2000 keeps track of the presets, sequence of measurements, tolerances and data output commands. When the recorded program is executed again, the unit displays on-screen user guidance detailing all of the features to be measured.

The menu-driven software is context sensitive, showing only those functions that are available in the current measuring situation. Results are captured and displayed graphically. On completion of the inspection routine, an integrated reporting function makes it easy to create a PDF, CSV or printout of the measurement and tolerance results. Users can even create and import their own bespoke report templates. 

USB and Ethernet ports are included for data and firmware communication and for integration of the unit into a manufacturer's network. Flexibility of mounting is provided by a multi or twin position tilting stand.