2 clouds bestfit to plane
I have 2 planes that I need to know how they are to one another. Is it best to choose each one as a cloud, then combine them using "Best fit" and see what the flatness is, or should I pick up each one as a plane and check how parallel they are toget
Using CAD alignment for your initial alignment instead of 3-2-1
I have about a years worth of experience running/programming with CMM manager so I was just hoping to get some opinions to give me peace of mind. When it comes to creating alignments I was wondering if would be alright to use the CAD alignment instead
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Does UCC Server allow probe assembly setup not in renishaw list?
Question in title. Boss wants to buy probe styli from QMark. Thanks! :)
GD&T Question
Hi All, I have a print that calls out .0004 true position on two open slots. It does not give a Datum at all. Is this a mistake? or does it mean true position to each other. Thanks in advance.
Looking for some advice on how to go about upgrading our shop floor cmm from pcdmis to cmm manager.
My workplace has tasked me with getting our shop floor cmm machine swapped over from pcdmis to cmm manager. There are currently around 100 programs (probably a lot more) ran on that machine. Almost identical parts/programs but they have different port
Newbie Program Order/Alignment Question
Hey there, I've beating my head against the CMM table for about a month now and am giving in and asking for help. Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who contributes to this community. I have learned so much in the past few months from this site alone.
Position of a Cylinder. Projected .600"
I have a part that I'm checking that has threaded holes and a position call out of .011M that is projected up .600" from top of top plane of where the thread starts. I'm measuring 2 circles in the threaded hole (I did use the thread hole setting and used
B Rotations - Avoiding 315 turns?
Many many years ago, I remember hearing/reading something about CMMM trying to avoid excessive rotations for B tip changes. Example: If you're at A90B0 and want to go to A90B-45, having the head turn 45 degrees during the change instead of 315 degrees.
Using a hole pattern for secondary and tertiary datums?
I had a discussion this morning with customer about a part where they had a plane as Datum A and a pattern of clearance holes as Datum B and considered that as a complete reference frame. After the call, I did a little research and apparently this is
DDE File Creation on New Job
I'm still very new to this DDE reporting. I just figured out how to make it work and put results where I want them. Is there a way to have it create a new Excel file for each new job? Right now I've been saving all the standard reports to a folder, appending
.cmp vs .prg
I'm sure this is a very newbie question, and I think I already know the answer to this, but I want you know what you all do. 99% of the time I, or somebody else in QA, is the one running our CMM. We have always created and ran our programs as the .cmp
Program won't sync in my DCC alignment
Hello, I hope someone can help me solve my problem. I'm working with a CAD model and I'm having trouble with SYNC CAD. When I start my program I have a manual alignment, then the program syncs automatically with my CAD Alignment. When I start the DCC
Parts and Reports not adding up.
So im running a part that in theory is 180 degrees identical. As in i should be able to put the part on the machine in either direction and the features/ report should tell me the same thing. Ill run the Plane-Circle-circle alignment from the picture
Bolt hole pattern as a primary datum
Is there an optimal way to use a bolt hole pattern as a primary datum that constrains the proper 5 degrees of freedom it's allowed? I have 8 holes spaced evenly at 45° at typical compass directions, all are nominally angled in the Z-Axis. If I measure
Measure this!
This would be a no quote... The crankshaft for a Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C engine, the largest reciprocating engine in the world, used in large container ships. It's a 1810-liter engine that generates 108,920 horsepower at 102 RPM, and it idles at 22 RPM,
Finding a theoretical HeadSpace on a 7.62 round
I will do my best to explain what I need done, but so far I can not figure a way to accurately get this to measure. I have attached a picture as well. The idea is I need to measure from the bottom of the headcase (bullet) to the mid shoulder of the bullet
Cloud to CAD Graphic Report, CAD Curve is not at the right place
Hey guys, I'm having another problem.. I have a CAD Curve (intersection) which I scan and report to a graphic.. Problem is the CAD Curve is not in place on the graphic report like when CAD is not synced.. I have a CAD sync added to program after dcc alignment
Filtering and Outlier for CMM Manager Scanning
I've created a little booklet to help in understanding how to apply the filtering, and what filtering to use while scanning features in CMM Manager. I hope you enjoy it.
GD&T symbols on reports
Does anybody know how to switch from the GD&T name to the symbol on reports? Saw it in the software update notes and thought I would give it a try. I've been looking for the option in the settings but cant find it. Thanks, Ed
Tip Manager - Add more Columns
Is there a way to add more Columns? E.g. last calibration date..
NX Cam Models
Good Morning All, For those of you using NX Cam to create your models, how many problems have you seen after converting to iges/step. For some time I have seen surfaces missing / flipped...ect. Our customer is doing profiles and the numbers we are getting..are
I managed to create Custom Ribbons and Ribbon Groups
Just for ya info, I managed to create custom Ribbons and Ribbon Groups by modifying the xml file, seems to work great! IMHO a good alternative to create extra toolbars.. Let me know what you think about it!
Star Probe Problems
I apologize for asking what is probably a simple issue. I was assigned the task of building a Star Probe on the CMM, which I am not trained on in any way. I thought I had figured out but I'm stuck. I am not getting correct measurements. I am using two
PH10M iQ Plus support
Was interested in in updating from PH10M plus to PH10M iQ Plus which has the inferred calibrations like the PH20. I was told CMM Manager does not support this probe head. Just trying to find out if that is true and are there ways it could be used maybe
Sync CAD & Programmed Elements
Hey guys, I messed up a program and ended up with my Elements (Circles, Planes, Lines...) not laying at the right position on the CAD Model.. Is there a way to sync these elements with CAD Model again? E.G. creating a coordinate system for both and sync
Plane-Plane-Plane Alignments?
I realize that CMM Manager wants to use just a line for an alignment and a point for an origin, but this isn't true GD&T. Is there a way to use planes or other full dimensional features for alignment and origins?
CAD alignment of a shaft
I'm having a problem trying to align shaft reference CAD frame shaft to my part reference frame. my last attempt was a circle on each end and construct a line, align to that line, measure one flat level to that plane, measure a point on one end set my
Switch Reference Frame only for Reporting
I'm programming a qubic part with holes in all sides and different origins on the drawing.. I'm not sure about the strategy but I have an idea and would like to hear your opinion before I start.. I would align the part and sync CAD.. Then I would measure
Vision only alignment?
Hi, I am currently playing with the trial software to assess whether we want to go ahead with purchasing. I am interested in using ONLY vision tools for this assessment. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do a basic alignment. Any software
Cad Alignments
Hello, how do I add 2 cad alignments and save them so I can recall them in my program? Sorry if this has been answered already, but I can't find it. Thanks
Cloud to CAD Profile evaluation without Point Data Output
Hey guys, is this possible? I want only the head data and not all the point data.. Thank you!
Report On Slot Length Between Circle Centres
I have the attached drawing I have to report on. I have measured the slot as a 2D CAD Slot, but when I report on it I can only report on the overall length and width. If I try to construct a line along the axis it makes it full length not centre to centre.
Report Properties Inspector Name
I cannot get the 'Inspector' field on the Report Properties to retain the change I make to it. If I go to the Report tab in Teach On I see one name, when I run the report in Teach Off I see a different name, and no matter which I change and then save
Keep Focus on 3D-Windows while running the Program (online)
Hi, sometimes I would like to manipulate the 3D-View when running a program online.. It works but Zooming does not work.. Problem is the 3D window is losing focus in favor of the point window.. Maybe you could change this behaviour so point windows stays
Moving nominals
I have a program where I do a manual plane Level, manual ID Origin sync CAD then move the probe to the location of Datum E and instruct the operator to rotate the part so datum E lines up with the probe. DCC plane, circle, Datum E Level, Align, Origin
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The QxSoft / CMM-Manager development team would like your input on Macros. We're under the impression that this function is no longer used by our customers. Before we deprecate / remove this functionality, we'd like to give our users a chance to provide
Cylindrical Programming
Hello, I’ve been struggling with a part we’re trying to program and have run out of ideas. I’m hoping someone might be able to provide some guidance or suggestions to help get a solid program started. I’ve attached an STP file of the part for reference.
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