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| | Integrating QC-CALC and Process Toolbox |
| | | This white paper discusses integrating QC-CALC with Process Toolbox by Becker Quality Solutions, Inc. and the solution that the Process Toolbox can provide.
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| Data Collection |
| | Data Collection Troubleshooting (login necessary) |
| | | It seems like you have all settings correct but the graphs still aren't changing? There are a couple of things that could be an issue here: It is possible that your inspection software isn't actually creating the communication file(s) that QC-CALC Real-Time expects or the communication file(s) being created may have a different format inside the file (meaning QC-CALC Real-Time doesn't understand the data in there and throws it away). The steps here will help figure out where the data collection process is breaking down. | | Read | | |
| | Database almost full warning |
| | | As data is being collected a warning will appear in the Status area when there is only space for 10 or less records remaining. In many cases this message is ignored, but, if it wasn’t, it clearly states that the database is almost full. In this case the file needs to be fixed before 7 more parts are received or new data will be lost. These directions explain how to adjust existing files and any new files that are created.
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| | Flip fixtures with OGP |
| | | This white paper explains flip fixtures using OGP MeasureMind and MeasureX. The need for flip fixtures occurs when you have several parts in a fixture and you need to measure more than one side of each part. Since the camera only looks down, you have multiple routines to measure each side of each part in the fixture. Since you have multiple routines in OGP, you will end up with multiple QCC files in QC-CALC. Using built-in functionality in QC-CALC, you can set it up so the data is automatically combined from multiple routines. This allows you to see it all in the same QCC file.
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| | Flip fixtures with Micro-Vu Inspec |
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white paper explains flip fixtures using Micro-Vu Inspec.
The need for flip fixtures occurs when you have several parts in a
fixture and you need to measure more than one side of each part. Since
the camera only looks down, you have multiple routines
to measure each
side of each part in the fixture. Since you have multiple routines
in Inspec, you will end up with multiple QCC files in QC-CALC. Using built-in
functionality in QC-CALC, you can set it up so the data is automatically
combined from multiple routines. This allows you to see it all in the
same QCC file.
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| | Automatically Archiving Your Data |
| | | As new records are collected you can automatically create a copy of these records in an Archive file. This can be done for backup purposes, or it can be useful if the amount of data being collected into a single .qcc file grows quickly and makes the normal operation of QC-CALC Real-Time slower.
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| | How to collect gage readings using HyperTerminal |
| | | Occasionally you may need to capture output from a gage in order to
troubleshoot an existing connection or to define a new gage interface.
Regardless of the reason you need to capture data, Windows provides
tools that allow you to connect to a serial port via RS232. | | Read | | |
| | Zeiss Calypso File Does Not Exist Error |
| | | Since the release of Calypso 3.8.xx or higher, we have witnessed occasional error messages at the end of a part run. When Calypso completes the part inspection it creates the table files that QC-CALC Real-Time reads. QC-CALC then deletes the table files which randomly upsets Calypso and produces a "File does not exist" error.
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| | Dimension Count Mismatch Choices |
| | | There are times QC-CALC Receives a different number of dimensions from the inspection machine than expected (when the .qcc file was originally created it had 10 dimensions, the last part received only had 8 dimensions) and QC-CALC needs to know how to handle this occurrence. The different choices available are explained in this area.
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| Display Settings |
| | Tools - Lock Menus |
| | | This security feature in QC-CALC lets anyone with the password to lock down any menu that QC-CALC offers.
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| Error Messages |
| | OGP Unknown Date Format |
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| | Running QC-CALC in Windows Vista |
| | | While running QC-CALC in Windows Vista you may come across a Read/Write error. This is common. This white paper details the steps to solve this problem
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| Exporting |
| | Q-DAS Exporting Explained |
| | | QC-CALC can export inspection results from its database to Q-DAS formatted files. The raw inspection results are saved in .DFX files while the nominals & tolerances and extra trace data (non-measurement data) are stored in.DFD files. These two files make up the Q-DAS inspection results file that is read into the qs-STAT program. This section of the manual discusses the method of exporting QC-CALC data in Q-DAS format.
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| | Manual and Automatic Exporting Explained |
| | | QC-CALC exports the data collected to many different types of software. This article is a "how to"about Exporting, Automatic Exporting, and Secondary Exporting.
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| Factors/Non-Measurement Data |
| | Setting up automatic Factors within QC-CALC Real-Time |
| | | The automatic Factor functionality within QC-CALC was provided to handle cases that cannot be sent from the inspection machine. This White Paper provides direction for using this functionality.
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| | Automatically Passing Cavity Information to QC-CALC (login necessary) |
| | | This white paper (featured in Quality Magazine - Dec. 2005) discusses the concept of tagging parts during the manufacturing process to allow for easier sorting and identification of cavity problems.
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| Filtering |
| | Record Filters |
| | | To reduce the number of Records shown on each plot in the Real-Time screen QC-CALC uses a feature called Record Filters. This is a "how to" for using record filters. | | Read | | |
| | Dimension Filters in QC-CALC |
| | | To reduce the number of plots shown in the Real-Time screen QC-CALC uses the concept of a dimension selector or filter. This is a manual operation where a list of your features is displayed and you highlight the dimension you want to see. During file creation, QC-CALC automatically selects all dimensions by default. To view the dimension selector, choose menus View – Dimensions to Plot.
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| Gage R&R |
| | Gage R&R Background (login necessary) |
| | | A Gage Repeatability
and Reproducibility Study is a method of determining the suitability of a gage
or gauging system for measuring a particular process. This article describes the correct way to set up a Gage R&R Study and what the report means when finished. | | Read | | |
| | GR&R Walkthrough |
| | | This is a GR&R wizard walkthrough; by the time you get through this article you should be able to set up a study using the GR&R Wizard, Begin the Study, and Inspect Parts.
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| General Program Information |
| | QC-CALC Real-Time 3.3 Training Manual (login necessary) |
| | | This is the training manual for the 3.3 version of QC-CALC Real-Time. | | Read | | |
| | QC-CALC SPC 3.3 Training Manual (login necessary) |
| | | This is the training manual for the 3.3 version of QC-CALC SPC. | | Read | | |
| | True Position in QC-CALC Explained (login necessary) |
| | | This White Paper explains the contents of the True Position graphs, how to configure a True Position graph, and the calculations used in for True Position features.
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| | Modify Database Structure |
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The File - Modify Database Structure menu provides a tool to change the
structure and content of any database previously created. QC-CALC
automatically builds its database when it reads a never before seen “results file”
from your CMM. Since QC-CALC has a policy of not asking questions, it must
obtain reasonable answers from somewhere. The File Creation
Defaults that QC-CALC uses may change over time and the older files will need to be adapted manually to follow these changes.
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| | Merging Data Files |
| | | There are times machine data ends up in separate .qcc files (mostly due to receiving a different number of dimensions than expected when data collection happens) and you want to get all data into a single file. This article describes the method for doing this process.
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| | Using Convert 3.2 |
| | | This white paper will instruct you on using the Convert 3.2 program to modify the structure of QCC database files, as well as converting them between version 2.4 and earlier and version 3.0 and later.
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| | The Administrative Tool Explained (login necessary) |
| | | Historically, QC-CALC Real-Time has been used within an individual inspection machine as a single copy of software. Each person controlled and adjusted QC-CALC’s operation individually. As networks became more prevalent, the inspection devices were connected to the network making data movement easier. This created the need to control the individual copies of QC-CALC running throughout the shop from a central location.
As of QC-CALC version 3.2, an Administrative Tool was added to help the Quality Department set up and control every copy of QC-CALC within the entire company. This tool can be activated and used from any of the QC-CALC copies on the network.
In addition, the medical supply companies must satisfy FDA title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR Part 11) Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures, as it applies in a medical manufacturing environment. A special section has been added to this document which describes how QC-CALC can be configured to help you meet the requirements of Part 11.
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| | Email Notification for Out of Specification Points |
| | | Are you running parts without an operator present and need to have someone notified when a part is Out of Specification? There are two ways to email an operator from QC-CALC Real-Time when a part is Out of Specification; through Automatic Report or through Trend Analysis. The step-by-step directions for setting up both of these methods are discussed here so you can choose the method that works the best for you.
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| | Grouping in SPC |
| | | If you wanted to run a single report on multiple QCC files all at once we offer a feature called Grouping. It happens to only be available in QC-CALC SPC, this white paper reviews how to create, modify, and delete groups in QC-CALC SPC.
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| | Monitoring the Active Part in Another Location (login necessary) |
| | | Viewing Real-Time SPC charts in multiple locations can be very useful. This article explains how QC-CALC SPC can be used to show Real-Time charts in the office, shop, or wherever you need immediate feedback - a real paper saver!! | | Read | | |
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| Installation |
| | EDL & ERS Installation Guide |
| | | This guide will walk you through installation and setup of SQL Server Express, Enterprise Data Loader, and Enterprise Report Scheduler. | | Read | | |
| | Setting Registry and Folder Permissions |
| | | In order for Prolink products to run correctly the user currently logged in to the computer must have Read/Write access to 1 section of the registry along with the directory that the program is installed in. This document shows the specific instructions for giving the necessary permissions to both of those areas.
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| Reporting |
| | First Article Report for 6 Parts |
| | | The default First Article – Multiple Parts reports that come with QC-CALC only show 5 parts. This White Paper will give step by step instructions for designing your own custom template and adding a 6th part column to one of the First Article – Multiple Parts standard templates. | | Read | | |
| | Adding Cpk to XBar & Range Report |
| | | The default XBar and Range report does not show the Cpk value, but it is possible to add that value into the template. This document gives step by step directions for inserting the Cpk value into the default XBar and Range full page template. These same general instructions can be used for inserting other values into reports also. | | Read | | |
| | Adding Factor Values to the Raw Data Report Header Area |
| | | The default Raw Data reports that come with QC-CALC do not show any factor values in the heading area of the report. The reason for this is because the factor values should, in theory, be different for each row of the table making it difficult to show any single value in the header. This White Paper will give step by step instructions for designing your own custom template and adding the Text Factor 1 value from the first record displayed to the header area of one of the standard Raw Data templates. | | Read | | |
| | Entering a value at Report Time |
| | | There are times when you would like to change one value on a report each time it runs (enter the customer name for that particular part for example). If you do not have this value stored in the .qcc file, then you need the report to ask you for the value each time that report is run. There are two ways to be asked for this information (type the value into the Print Preview screen or have a question pop up and wait for an answer) and both methods will be covered here. | | Read | | |
| | Adding a Column of Factors to the Raw Data Report |
| | | The default Raw Data reports that come with QC-CALC do not show any columns of factor values to start. This White Paper gives step by step instructions for designing your own custom template and adding a column of Text Factor 1 values to one of the Raw Data standard templates. | | Read | | |
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| Statistics |
| | QC-CALC Equations (login necessary) |
| | | This is Appendix C from the QC-CALC manual as a separate file. All statistical calculations used within QC-CALC are defined here. | | Read | | |
| | How is Cpk calculated for single-sided tolerances |
| | | This white paper gives an overview of the single-sided calculation. | | Read | | |
| | General SPC Overview |
| | | This white paper gives an overview of some of the most general SPC topics. | | Read | | |
| | Cpk vs. Ppk Explained (login necessary) |
| | | This article explains the history and differences between the Cpk and Ppk calculations. | | Read | | |