(Heidenhain: Schaumburg, IL) -- Heidenhain Corp. has announced the latest version of it's PC-based QUADRA-CHEK Metrology software, which provides 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 v. 2.96, this powerful inspection package builds upon the original Metronics QUADRA-CHECK QC5000 software by introducing new functionality such as 3-D profiling capabilities that can provide measurement and graphic evaluation of 3-D contours using multisensor and tactile measuring machines. This new option, used for profile measurements, is able to import a 3-D 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.

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