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Updated LaserQC quality control system, featuring version 2.2 of the LaserQC software, is being demonstrated publicly for the first time in Booth 12120 at the Quality Expo.

Visitors to the Virtek Vision International, Inc. booth will see demonstrations of the LaserQC system, which is quickly becoming the industry standard for flat-part inspection systems. With its updated software, the system extends its lead on the competition with new capabilities such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, expanded and improved handling of CAD formats, and "Directed Scanning" – the inspection equivalent of automatic feature recognition.

A new Auto Generate function dramatically reduces the time required to create an inspection check sheet by letting system users select the part dimensions they wish to inspect in an enhanced General Dimensions dialog box. LaserQC then automatically generates the required dimensions for an inspection check sheet in seconds.

align=left border=0>The release of Version 2.2 greatly expands the software's ability to read CAD files. Now, Virtek users can import CAD files in both IGS and DWG formats in addition to the previously available DXF format. LaserQC no longer requires a single layer, native CAD file — with this upgrade, the user is able to import multi-layered CAD files in any of the supported formats, automatically assigning each element of the original drawing to a specific CAD layer.

Version 2.2's Auto Rescan option instructs the system to check for missing CAD features and automatically rescan at the locations of any missing part entities when auto matching the scan to the CAD model. This option, which is selected by default, reduces scan time and activates the software's new "Directed" Scanning feature – the inspection equivalent of automatic feature recognition. When a CAD model is loaded, "Directed" Scanning lets users inspect the corresponding part by automatically directing the system's laser beam to the part features instead of executing a broad sweep searching for part features. This approach also improves scanning speed.

LaserQC system users will also find the enhanced Reverse CAD capability to their advantage. Also included in the new software release are basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and new Material Properties definition capabilities.

LaserQC Version 2.2 offers dramatically reduced Reverse CAD time, as well as better model cleanup. This is achieved through a new Analysis feature that displays a dialog box in which the system user may select, display and toggle through the characteristics of one or more types of entities on a part, making it simple to identify and mass correct or delete any anomalies.

The LaserQC-800 handles parts up to 30" x 30", while the LaserQC-1200 scans parts up to 48" x 48". Both models facilitate parts up to 25 mm thick that weigh up to 200 pounds. The system software has unlimited scan merge capacity for inspecting parts larger than the scanning table. Both models scan parts accurately to 0.002".

Virtek Vision is a global leader in the development of precision laser and automation solutions for the biotechnology, aerospace, metal fabrication and construction industries. The Company's products provide compelling customer benefits including significantly increased throughput and cost savings. The majority of sales are to the US and Europe. The Company maintains offices in Waterloo, Toronto, Boston, and Brussels.

Virtek Vision International, Inc., 785 Bridge St., Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2K1 Canada. Tel: 800-684-7835 or 519-746-7190. Fax: 519-746-3383.

Source: Virtek Vision International

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