Hawk 5000 Non-Contact Optical Measuring Tool

Vision Engineering's Hawk 5000 non-contact measuring microscope is ideal for users who demand the highest performance from their measuring and quality control routines. 

Hawk 5000 provides high repeatable accuracy, 3-dimensional measurement of complex manufactured components of all materials. From simple manual measurement to multi-feature modelling with advanced data import, export and analysis, Hawk 5000 offers a powerful, flexible solution to meet the most demanding measuring requirements. 

• High repeatable accuracy, 3-axis (X, Y, Z) measurements
• Patented optical image clearly defines edges, offering superb resolution and contrast
• Powerful and intuitive PC-based software with advanced data handling capabilities
• High precision measuring stage options
• Video Edge Detection option for enhanced productivity
• Image capture options

Unlike other high-end measuring systems, Hawk delivers true optical images for unsurpassed accuracy and critical repeatability. 

Accurate measurement of complex components is achieved using the high contrast, high resolution optical image, enabling enhanced surface definition for fast and simple measurement. Black-on-black? White-on-white? Either way, you can be confident your measurements will be both accurate and repeatable. 

Intuitive PC-Based Software

Hawk 5000 is the measuring system of choice for users who require accurate measurement of tight tolerance, precision components, or difficult-to-view parts, such as low contrast plastics. QC-5000 PC-based software integrates familiar interface conventions with powerful data processing and analysis tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) with CAD input and output.

Hawk 5000 High Precision Measuring System Details

Hawk 5000 has been designed with power and precision in mind, making it ideal for high accuracy quality control routines of a wide variety of complex component features. Hawk 5000 delivers impressive accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility and is available with a wide range of options and accessories, including image capture, fully geometric PC-based data processing with Video Edge Detection (VED) option. 

Superior Optics

Accurate non-contact measurement of precision components requires high resolution, high contrast images, combined with a precision measuring stage. 

Hawk 5000 utilises Vision Engineering's patented Dynascope™ technology to provide enhanced surface definition for fast and simple measurement. The superb optical clarity also allows detailed visual inspection to be performed simultaneously. 

Unlike video systems which digitise the optical information, Hawk 5000 employs a pure optical image meaning that there is no image processing before the measurement. Component parts can thus be measured with confidence. 

Precision Measuring Stage

Hawk 5000 is available with a range of high specification, high performance measuring stage options, providing a measuring range of up to 400mm x 300mm. Every measuring stage has factory-completed non-linear error correction (NLEC) calibration to ensure optimum accuracy, which is traceable to NPL/NAMAS/NIST standards for the purposes of ISO9000. Combined with 0.5µm resolution measuring encoders, this provides a system repeatability of up to 2µm for complete confidence in your results.* 

Powerful PC Software

Data processing is performed by the QC-5000 fully geometric PC software and is ideal for measuring complex 3-D component features. The QC-5000 software has been designed to cope with the demands of a busy quality control department and includes features to simplify complex measurement routines, plus provides powerful data import, export and analysis tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC). 

Options & Accessories

Surface and sub-stage illumination options enable adjustment of lighting to suit any application. Surface illumination is provided by a shadow-free 6-point ringlight, with the option of episcopic (through the lens) illumination for viewing blind bores or deep surface features. Quick-change macro magnification options are: x10, x20, x50 and x100 (x20 fitted as standard), with high magnification micro objectives available in a 4-turret array: x50, x100, x200, x500 and x1000. 

Profile		Surface		Surface & Profile

Metro-FORM Internal Dimension Measurement

Metro-FORM offers a unique solution for rapid, repeatable & accurate gauging of intricate internal features. Where conventional techniques would involve the destructive testing of a component, Metro-FORM allows a highly accurate internal representation of the component to be made, leaving the original test piece intact

Quadra-Chek 5000 Metrology Software

Quadra-Chek metrology software is the premier system for the measurement and inspection of 2-D and 3-D geometric components. QC-5000 metrology software is the premier control interface within the Hawk family of non-contact measuring systems, providing a commanding solution to empower operators along every step of the measurement process. Patented features reduce repetitive measurements and simplify complex work steps, with the ability to utilise Video Edge Detection (VED) for enhanced throughput. 

The QC-5000 features intuitive drag-and-drop data fields, macros and database templates, plus programming and automation tools.

Architecture & Input

Intuitive Displays
The core of QC-5000 is a simple, visual part view window with conventional toolbar to define measurement processes. A consistent, intuitive interface ensures operator accuracy and reduces training time. 

Software Training & Support
Full on-site or off-site training is offered with every installation, which can be tailored to individual requirements. Additional application support is also available for the development of custom routines and processes.

Measurement

Measure Magic®
To measure, simply probe points and click. QC-5000 detects, without the operator's intervention, the feature type being measured. With the patented Measure Magic® feature, operators can inspect multiple features without taking their eyes off the part, increasing throughput, improving accuracy and reducing user fatigue. 

Sound and colour cues, with animated "next-step" prompts help to streamline operator action without interrupting workflow.

Intersections & Constructions
Select two or more features to create intersections or constructions. 

Advanced Calculations
Results fields can be customised for special measurement needs and complex calculations by embedding formulas (e.g. automatically calculate area or circumference dimensions with each circle measurement, or perform compound calculations based on coefficients extracted from multiple features).

Programming & Automation

Part Programming
Simplify difficult or repetitive measurement sequences with an easy-to-use and robust programming interface. Program a measurement sequence once and run it back as often as you need. Measure the same number of points per feature, in the identical sequence, part after part. 

Simplified Program Creation
Turn on the Record function to enable the software to 'learn' measuring sequences, tolerances and reporting functions for subsequent parts. 

CAD File Import
Import pre-existing part specifications from part programs to jumpstart the part programming process and eliminate transcription errors.

Data Management & Output

Part Image Archive
Record and store graphic measurement results of parts, along with dimensions and other information for up-to-date records for convenient, ongoing quality control and archival reference. 

Data Management
Integrated tools allow capture, archive and retrieval of data in a variety of formats and incorporate custom spreadsheets to simplify the management of complex or non-standard calculations. 

Output
Streamline communication among operators, management, departments and quality control teams. Customised reports can be sent to a variety of applications, printers or databases, with the ability to exchange formatted data throughout the company or around the world. 

Tolerance Displays
QC-5000 translates data-intensive reports into informative graphics so operators can quickly see the results of tolerances applied to geometric features. Colour-coded results show green/red for pass/fail. 

Integrated Database
Store, retrieve and manage enormous amounts of measurement data on the shop floor. 

Report Generator
Build high-quality reports with drag-and-drop report templates to simplify data selection and formatting. Save, print or email measurement result reports to team members for review. 

Data Export
Conveniently transfer measurement data to CAD for reverse engineering applications, or to Microsoft applications for enhanced data processing.

Non-Contact Measuring Microscope - Technical

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High Precision Measuring Stage Options
	150mm x 150mm  Measuring Stage Option	200mm x 150mm  Measuring Stage Option
Measuring Range X Y Z	150mm 150mm 202 - 255mm	200mm 150mm 202 - 255mm
Measurement Uncertainty	U952D = 4+(5.5L/1000)µm†	U952D = 2+(4.5L/1000)µm†
Maximum Glass Plate Load	15kg	20kg
Encoder Resolution X Y Z	0.001mm 0.001mm 0.0005mm	0.0005mm 0.0005mm 0.0005mm
Stage Repeatability X Y Z	0.004mm 0.004mm 0.004mm‡	0.002mm 0.002mm 0.004mm‡

High Capacity Measuring Stage Options
	300mm x 225mm  Measuring Stage Option	400mm x 300mm  Measuring Stage Option
Measuring Range X Y Z	300mm 225mm 40 - 89mm*	400mm 300mm 40 - 89mm*
Measurement Uncertainty	U952D = 15+(6.5L/1000)µm†	U952D = 15+(8.5L/1000)µm†
Maximum Glass Plate Load	25kg	25kg
Encoder Resolution X Y Z	0.001mm 0.001mm 0.001mm	0.001mm 0.001mm 0.001mm
Stage Repeatability X Y Z	0.010mm 0.010mm 0.010mm	0.010mm 0.010mm 0.010mm

Key:
	Configuration dependent.
*	Distance can be increased with the addition of a stand extension.
†	Where L = measured length in mm (x200 system magnification, controlled 20°C, using traceable chrome on glass grid artefact, with intersection points at the standard measuring plane).
‡	Based on using 10x macro lens (x100 system magnification).