Digital QC Resources
What is Digital QC?
SBCA’s Digital QC is a digital in-plant quality control program that replaces the pencil and expensive vellum paper you have used in the past with a tablet and app. Not only is it faster than the paper and pencil inspection, it also allows you to gather meaningful data you can quickly access to improve your manufacturing process and the quality of your components. No more showing handwritten notes on a piece of paper to your team who may or may not understand. With Digital QC, anyone can learn from the crisp, clear digital images.
What Design Software Does Digital QC Support?
SBCA’s Digital QC supports all major design software including Alpine, Eagle Metal, MiTek, and Simpson Strong-Tie.
What Operating Systems Support SBCA’s Digital QC?
Windows, Android, and iOS all support the Digital QC app.
Video Tutorials
NEW Digital QC Feature: Corrective Action
Tablet Software Set-up
Performing an Inspection
Website Tutorial: Add Team Members, View Inspections, Add Hours, Create Reports
Additional Resources
- Quick Start Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Which tablet should I purchase?
The SBCA Digital QC Program will run on a Windows, Android or Apple tablet.
The biggest difference between the operating systems is how you'll transfer your job files to the tablet:
Windows will allow you to directly connect to a network drive.
Android can either use a cloud service like DropBox or OneDrive (The software can access the files directly from the cloud drive), or be plugged into a PC directly and treated like a USB storage device.
Apple requires a cloud service like DropBox or OneDrive and the files need to be copied from that cloud drive to the Application folder (See the iOS Quick Start Guide above for more information).
(Please note that the Surface Pro X will not run the SBCA Digital QC Software.)
The following tables include the minimum and recommended hardware specifications for each type of tablet:
Tablet Options with Minimum Hardware Specifications |
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Processor | OS | Memory | HDD | Camera Configs | Display Configs | Potential Tablet | Purhcase Link |
Intel® Pentium® Processor 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) CPU Intel® UHD Graphics 615 |
Windows 10/11 |
8 GB | SSD 128GB | 5 MP |
Size: 10” |
Surface Pro 7 |
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 on Amazon |
Snapdragon 750G | Android 9 | 8 GB | SSD 128GB | 5 MP |
Size: 10” |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE on Amazon |
Apple M1 CPU: Octa-core GPU: Apple GPU(8-core) |
iPad OS 14.5 | 8 GB | SSD 128GB | 5 MP |
Size: 10” |
Apple iPad Air 5th Gen |
Apple iPad Air on Amazon |
Tablet Options with Recommended Hardware Specifications |
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Processor | OS | Memory | HDD | Camera Configs | Display Configs | Potential Tablet | Purchase Link |
10th gen core i5 or above Built in intel graphics |
Windows 10/11 |
8 GB | SSD 256GB | 8 MP |
Size: 12” |
Surface Pro 8 |
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 on Amazon |
Qualcomm SM750+ | Android 9 | 8 GB | SSD 256GB | 8 MP |
Size: 12” |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ on Amazon |
Apple M1 CPU: Octa-core GPU: Apple GPU(8-core) |
iPad OS 14.5 | 8 GB | SSD 256GB | 8 MP |
Size: 12” |
Apple iPad Pro 5th Gen |
Apple iPad Pro on Amazon |