Prolink

Prolink Industrial Data Collection

We’ve all heard the expression towards any computer database “Junk in, junk out”. No matter how robust the Statistical Process Control (SPC) software, poor data entry will yield incorrect and misleading statistics. While other SPC packages provide data collection analysis capabilities, none offer the suite of tools to streamline data collection from a metrology instrument, analysis, and reporting like Prolink.

Founded in 1983 and dedicated to serving manufacturers looking to collect data from metrology instruments, Prolink has developed platforms that truly meet the needs of practically any application. Whether collecting data from a caliper using QC-Gage, from a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) via QC-CALC Real-Time, or monitoring entire facilities while on the road through QC-Mobile, Prolink’s solutions are relevant to any type or level of data collection and analysis required.

SPC Software

Featured Prolink Products

Prolink GageStation

Prolink QC-CALC Real-Time

Prolink QC-Mobile

Available In The Following Areas

With an extensive background in a variety of industries, Cross has relationships with a number of leading brands, including exclusive distributorships in some areas. We are proud to offer ProLink in the following areas:

Alabama

Arkansas

Georgia

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Nebraska

Mississippi

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Tennessee

Virginia

West Virginia

Key Benefits of Prolink Data Collection/Analysis Software

Pinpoint On-Screen Information

The interactive plots allow users to extract information and statistics by targeting specific or multiple points with the mouse.

Trend Analysis

Process monitoring is automated with reports triggered by emerging data trends. Operators can then be prompted to assign causes and corrective actions.

Quick Stats

Calculations in the Quick Stats panel update instantly as highlighted points or mouse movements occur across different plots.

Reporting

Reports can be generated manually or automatically by part interval or by exception event. They can be printed or saved in various formats, such as PDF, or automatically emailed to notify personnel when the process exceeds control, specification, or set limits.

Exporting

Data can be manually or automatically exported by part interval to over 40 different output formats.

Manual Input Screen

Beyond automatic inspection data, QC-CALC can prompt inspectors to input additional measurements or trace data not captured by the gage.

Assignable Causes/Corrective Actions

Right-click on the plots to assign causes or corrective actions to the part or point when there are assignable cause variances.

PLC Integration for Industrial Applications

QC-PLC provides a fast and easy method of reading data from programmable logic controllers (PLCs) at regular time or event intervals for data collection by QC-CALC Real-Time.

Data collection can occur either at specific time intervals or based on events, such as changes in a value or flag within the PLC. Sampling allows for taking multiple measurements at designated intervals. QC-PLC employs a spec plan, which is a set of instructions for data collection. The data may not necessarily be tied to a specific part, but instead may represent process values at a given time. Each spec plan includes unique trace fields and characteristics that can be directly collected from any PLC register.