VTube-LASER

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Executive Summary

VTube-LASER Description

VTube-LASER software is designed to measure tube, pipe, and wire shapes for shape qualification and bender correction using the laser scanner or ball probe. Qualification is the process of determining if a part is within the path specified within the tolerance specified. Therefore, the software removes the need for tube fixtures and gauges to qualify parts. About the Potential Client The potential client is any company that needs to qualify that the shape of the part is within the path specified within the tolerance specified. Clients are anyone that uses tubes/pipes/wire bent parts. Client Example 1: Manufacturer of excavators uses VTube to check the hydraulic lines coming in from a vendor. Client Example 2: Manufacturer of hydro formed truck frames to adjust benders so that the pipe fits into pre-crush presses.

Software Updates

• See the VTube Software Updates page
• See the VTube Features Soon to Be Released page
• See the VTube Software Maintenance Plan page

Videos

• See the VTube-LASER Videos page

Tutorials and Information

• How to Activate the VTube-LASER Hardware Key
• How to Setup VTube-LASER for the Network License Manager
• Recommended VTube-LASER Screen Resolution
• How to Measure a short end-straight with a flange
• How to Change the default linear units in VTube
• Recommended VTube Computer Specification
• How we connect VTube-LASER to Eaton Leonard Benders - Premier,EL-2000, and VE-LOG
• Explain Sigma as it relates to errors.
• End-Scan Technique Research
• Surface Coating for LASER Scanning
• Technical Document: How to Measure Copper Tube with a FARO Edge Scanner
• How to Convert from TubeCalc Elongation to VTube Elongation
• VTube-LASER Model Colors
• How to find the VTube Bender Template Location
• Best-Fit Alignment Versus Hard-Point Alignment
• How to check OpenGL Drivers versions
• How to Measure Large Diameter Tubing
• How to Setup Reports to Show Bender Plus Adjusted Data
• See Measuring Center Accessories for turnkey components recommended
• How to Adjust the VTube License Type in the Config File
• How to Set the Number of Values Beyond the Decimal for VTube
• How to Change the VTube User Interface Language

VTube Related Program IDs Used for Licensing

PID	Program Licensed
354	VTube-STEP
355	VTube-Pro
356	VTube-LASER
360	VTube-LASER Programmer

Other Pages

• VTube-LASER Home Web Page
• Read the VTube Software License
• Recommended CAD Conversion Tools
• Measuring Center Accessories