Latest Version of Renishaw Ballbar Software Downloadable Free of Charge
July 2009 - Following the release of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system and the rapid adoption of the 64 bit technology by PC hardware OEMs, Renishaw has released a new version of its Ballbar5 software specifically designed for use with both 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows XP and Vista.
Designated Ballbar5 HPS v5.08, the software has been extensively re-written to ensure full compatibility and enhance performance and stability. New features include the ability to graph historical test data, automatically generate G-Code part programs, and simulate the effect of machine adjustments without actually touching the machine.
QC10 ballbar users wishing to obtain a free copy of the new software can find further details regarding compatibility and download it directly at http://www.renishaw.com/bb5-upgrade.
For further information, contact the Renishaw calibration products team at (847) 286-9953 or e-mail: usa@renishaw.com.
About the ballbar
Since its launch 15 years ago, Renishaw's QC10 ballbar has established itself as an industry standard system for rapid machine tool performance analysis and diagnosis. A ballbar test typically takes about 15 minutes and enables users to calculate machine circularity error, servo gain mismatch, vibration, stick-slip errors, backlash, repeatability and scale mismatch, as well as aspects of machine geometry.
