Linear 2.8

Measurement Assistant

Linear 2.8 is used with different measurement equipment:

• With automatic measurement tables (CMM's), for measurements on larger parts. The part is measured automatically; width, height, angles, holes: relative position, diameter, depth. For non-standard measurements, formulas can be entered for any kind of computation.
• With calipers and micrometers at a workbench, for smaller parts.
• With automatic fixtures: Small device that keeps the part in place while it is being measured.
• At a production line, with measurement devices integrated, for continuous process control.

Highlights:

• No other Q-software is as easy to use as Linear 2.8.
• All data is presented as pictures or numbers. Humans don't like large quantities of numbers. Data should be visualized in graphic form. Linear visualizes all data.
• Import/Export to AutoCad (DXF format). Use Linear to digitize prototypes.
• Operates in networks enabling central drawing databases.
• Development continues, adding new features twice a year.
• Translated in 6 different languages: English, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, German, French

In a typical production facility, several machines are producing parts all the time. It is required that samples are taken and measured, in order to keep an eye on the quality of the production.

When measuring by hand, imagine two different scenarios: A person takes a part from one machine and brings it to the measurement place. A paper with all tolerances for that particular part is located. The paper also specifies what to measure, and how. When measuring the part, all values are written down by hand. When done, the values are compared with the tolerances. When errors are found, they are written down. For further overviews such as SPC statistics and trend graphics, more work is waiting. This is a very error-prone and difficult process. A person takes a part from one machine and brings it to the measurement place. Using the computer, the part is identified by its name, or by its picture. When measuring the part, the computer indicates where to measure (in its picture of the part), and automatically activates the proper instrument. All values are automatically check for tolerance errors. SPC statistics and trend graphics are automatically computed. When paper printouts are needed, a single click on a button produces results and graphics on paper. Linear 2.8 took away all difficult and boring aspects, and makes no mistakes.