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Programming
Chapter 8:
Programming
QC-300 programs are sequences of measurement activities performed on a part by the operator and stored
by the system for playback later on other identical parts. Programs can be run on manual or CNC sys-
tems.
Using the programming capabilities of the QC-300 greatly increases productivity by compressing the many
manual steps required to measure, tolerance and report part dimensions into a few semi-automated steps
which are little more than operator responses to system prompts.
When a program is run on a manual system, the series of required probe locations are indicated by a green
arrow shown in the video window. The user need only probe the locations indicated by the arrow to
complete a measurement session.
When a program is run on a CNC system with permanent fixturing, the user simply starts the program, then
all subsequent measurement activities are completed by the system as the stage is repeatedly positioned
and the required points are automatically probed. When temporary fixturing is used, the user performs the
initial datum measurements, then the system completes subsequent measurements automatically.
Programs can include any combination of user-defined actions required to:
• Establish measurement references
• Measure, construct or create part features
• Capture JPEG stills of video images (optional)
• Perform tolerance measurements
• Select data for printed reports and exported files
• Print reports or export data of measurement results
Programs can be:
• Created (recorded) • Edited • Run on new parts • Archived • Deleted