QUINDOS addresses a fundamental limitation of general-purpose CMM software: the inability to evaluate special geometries — gears, splines, blades, worms, and Hirth serrations — to the tolerances demanded by aerospace and automotive powertrain applications. Unlike software that reduces complex curves to best-fit primitives, QUINDOS applies geometry-specific algorithms that understand the design intent of each feature, delivering measurements traceable to ISO and ASME standards.

How does QUINDOS handle special geometries that general-purpose CMM software cannot?

Standard CMM software evaluates a gear tooth profile by fitting a circle or line to measured points and comparing it to nominal — an approximation that misses involute form deviation, helix angle error, and pitch variation. QUINDOS uses dedicated computation modules for each geometry type: involute and cycloidal gears, bevel and hypoid gears, worms and worm wheels, turbine blades and blisks, cams, and Hirth serrations. Each module applies the mathematically correct reference geometry, evaluates against the relevant DIN, ISO, and AGMA standards, and reports results in the terminology that gear and blade engineers expect — not generic CMM output.

What statistical analysis capabilities does QUINDOS provide?

QUINDOS includes an interactive, graphics-guided statistics module that computes X-bar, R, S, min, max, cpk, and other fundamental statistical values. It generates histograms, probability nets, quality control charts, and machine capability tests, with trend analysis for long-term process monitoring. Statistical data exports via the qs-STAT interface, which is certified by Q-DAS for integration with enterprise quality management systems. The STATviewer module recalls graphical evaluations from the Q-DAS database directly within the QUINDOS interface, so quality engineers can assess process capability without leaving the measurement environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What CAD formats can QUINDOS import for offline programming?

QUINDOS supports IGES, STEP (AP 203, AP 214), and native CAD formats via converter licenses: CATIA, Creo, NX, STEP 242, Parasolid, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, and JT B-Rep. PMI (Product and Manufacturing Information) embedded in CAD models is recognized for automated program generation.

What CMM hardware is QUINDOS compatible with?

QUINDOS runs on Hexagon CMMs natively and supports third-party devices via the I++DME interface standard. A dedicated network interface card and valid Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) are required for operation.

What standards does QUINDOS comply with?

QUINDOS conforms to ISO 1101:2017 for form and position tolerancing, ASME Y14.5:2009 for GD&T, ISO 17450-3:2016 for extracted surfaces, and VDI/VDE 2617 for CMM verification with ball plates. All special-geometry modules evaluate against their respective DIN, ISO, and AGMA standards.