SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.

Digital image available at:
http://www.heidenhain.us/Images/pr_images/IK5000.jpg

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.

HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES
HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a leading international manufacturer of precision
measurement and control equipment. Our product line includes linear
scales, rotary and angular encoders, digital readouts, digital length
gages, CNC controls and machine inspection equipment.

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