QUINDOS Basic - Metrology Software



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QUINDOS - Coordinate metrology software

QUINDOS is the most powerful analysis tool for many types of coordinate measuring devices and differing applications, mainly in power plant, automotive, aircraft and machine tool powertrain industries. The database structure contains all of the measurement data, making it available for further processing and reporting. A host of very special functions improves the efficiency of measuring process.


The QUINDOS Basic license includes all of the functions necessary to measure standard parts such as crankcases, gearboxes, etc. It goes without saying that all of the form and position evaluations, freely-programmable plot routines, generation of moving path information and more are all included in the basic license.

In addition to the Basic license more than 50 options are available for handling special part geometries and other functional extensions.
  • CAD options
  • Gears
  • Gear cutting tools
  • Worm gears and worm wheels
  • Miscellaneous powertrain parts
  • Functional extensions

For a complete simulation of the measuring process in off-line mode there is the

  • I++Simulator



FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • As a native I++ client QUINDOS has a standardized interface for coordinate measuring machines, articulated arms, laser trackers, form checkers and customized measuring devices:
- with optical and tactile sensors
- with indexing and articulated probe heads
- with rotary tables and temperature compensation

  • The fully automated execution of all tasks maximises the efficiency of the inspection process.

  • Measurement of geometric elements includes not only the basic types but also tori, ellipses, ellipsoids, parabolic curves, paraboloids and hyperboloids. The calculation types available include Gaussian, minimum, inscribed and circumscribed algorithms.

  • Large amounts of points can be filtered (various Gaussian, Spline and Fourier filters are available). Automatic generation of measuring points (single points or scanning) can be optimized using the information gathered from previous measurements.

  • Alignment using geometric elements and free form surfaces

  • Transformation of elements and coordinate systems

  • Connection of geometric elements

  • Construction of new elements from measured elements

  • Geometric (form and position) tolerances

  • Freely programmable text and graphical reports

  • Customizable user interface with direct access to all database information

  • Guided inputs during the measuring program

  • CAD visualization of measured elements, points and features

  • Structured programming without resorting to external programs

  • Construction and editing of text and programming strings


Continuity as tradition 

Continuity plays a decisive role in quality assurance because the credibility of the results
must be guaranteed in the long term. Quindos is known in the industry as the software
which was upwards-compatible from day one. Continuous development, in manageable
increments, minimizes all sources of error. Users appreciate the economic benefits of
migrating from one version to the next in one day.

The consequent handling of regular geometries, free-form surfaces and special
geometries all on the same machine (CMM or form tester) make for easy access to a wide
range of tasks.

As a consequence, Quindos is the reference software for special geometries such as
gears, gear tools and control curves.

The database system ensures that even large programs can be processed quickly and
the results can be accessed directly, either on line or later.

The programming of features that on other systems have to be carried out interactively
is a hallmark of Quindos. The user interface can also be customised to suit the process.
User instructions (messages, images, sounds etc.) can be integrated into programs.
Programs can also be selected and started using images.

The printing features allow reporting on all printers with Windows drivers. It is now
possible to integrate image files into reports as well as formatting the report in Bitmap or
JPEG for downloading to the Internet.

The modern help documentation system utilizes images and graphics and crossreferencing
to other relevant information. The help documentation can be called up
directly from Quindos.

Quindos supports the latest standards, such as I++DME for controlling the CMM/form
tester and XML for data exchange.

The fully integrated CAD core allows the 3D representation of all part geometries in
combination with moving path information, measured points, calculated elements and
coordinate systems. The option CAD Basis can be used to import 3D CAD models by
means of which points can be generated, displayed and evaluated. Part parameters can
also be used to generate a 3D model of the part (eg. gears).
Efficiency is the key
When measuring and programming

Fast development cycles are just as important as the production and delivery of parts just-in-time.

For quality control, this means increased efficiency of operation, measurement and programming.

In QUINDOS special selection dialogs help the operator to access programs and make simple decisions.

Only the necessary features are measured. Parallel processing of time-intensive evaluations means that modern multi-core computers can be fully utilized. 

It is always important that the programmer can modify existing programs quickly. QUINDOS, combined with its programming style and copy/paste functions, has the necessary prerequisites.
Loops and conditional jumps accelerate the creation and execution of programs.

Utilising the information contained in the CAD model, the experienced user can create executable programs within a very short time.

Original source (May 2017)
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