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
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
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
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
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
Using Same Program for Two Different Parts
Hello, I have a question in regard to trying to copy a program for use with two different parts. I work in automotive prototype and deal mostly with automotive sub frames. I have a request in the near future to measure some subframe. Two different types
Automatic Range For Arc
When I have a pocket that is a series of internal and external arcs that are tangent to each other, and I want to measure each of the different arcs, I am currently using: 2D CAD > click arc on CAD > adjust range by dragging end points by eye is there
Help with Feature and Position Tolerancing
We are trying to measure the position of a hole with a tolerance of .001 MMC, with a size of .3125 +.003/-.000. In order for us to use .001 MMC tolerance in positioning, we have to document the hole information in features first with an X and Y location
Flip part
Is it possible when using a cad model, to use the flip part function and flip the cad as well?
measuring a sphere
Is it possible to check a R 62.35 on a part that is 20.mm x 14.mm The area seams to be to small. Thought I would ask anyways.
Help documentation RE: preferences -> Ref. Frame ->show prompt for nominal feature update
I was wondering if there was help documentation regarding the new preference in Ref. Frame "show prompt for nominal feature update". I wasn't able to find anything in the help documentation. If someone could provide information or an example, I would
RENISHAW FIXTUREBUILDER
Has anyone on here used the Renishaw Fixture builder software in conjunction with the cmm-manager software and offline programming? I was hoping the models for some of their fixtures would be online but appears you have to purchase the rights to use them.
Machine Coordinate systems
I have a question regarding machine coordinate system as it relates to my CMM. I was recently thrown into learning and programming our CMM so what I have is what was here when I was given the task of programming. The attached picture shows how our table
ADVANCED CAD CLOUD CREATION: CONVERTING TO SINGLE POINTS
When creating any kind of Point Cloud/Cross Section/Profile measurement, is there any way to convert a pointcloud to individual points instead of one giant cluster of points? -C
origin to arc/circle max distance?
Hi everyone! Is there a way to get a max dimension from center origin to the peak point of a circle/arc? I tried using max distance on "distance between" report button but it does not get the measurement from the drawing and gives an entirely different
collision with machine boundaries
Hi I'm still new to everything cmm ...Why do I Keep getting a pop up " some points cannot be reached because of a collision with machine boundaries".... my part is no where near the edges, and I purposely hit the limit switches on X and Y to see exactly
Concentricity
OD Circle 1 BC Circle 11 When comparing the 2 features and even changing the origins why do the XA and YA values stay the same? For instance I want to know which way to move my BC diameter so it's concentric to my OD. With OD Circle 1 set as the origin
how to move an end point
how do I move a start and end point? if i dont like where it is because its to close to my part.
Graphical Report without CAD
Is there a way to generate a graphical report for a simple line without CAD? I want it to look something like this, only a straight line. The problem I have is that this seems to be ONLY generated by clicking on the "Report Cloud to Curve" button, which
4-Way Stylus Centre Probe Building
Attempting to build a probe utilizing a 4-way stylus centre (3 30 mm long styli at 120 degrees apart along x & y, z- will not get a stylus). Can I treat this as a disk probe when building, or is there a proper procedure for this style of centre? Any advice
cmm manager program file size
is there a limit for program sizes? i made a program that was about 135,000 KB and cmm manager operates extremely slow. the problem doesnt seem to be stemming from my PC since i'm using less than half my CPU/MEMORY. anyone ever experience anything like
Possible to have multiple TCR20 racks?
Hello, As the title says, I was curious if it was possible to have multiple TCR20 racks so that we could have up to 12 probes available for usage without having to replace the current 6 that we have. Thank you, Kaleb
HOT !!! Using imported cad planes for projection of measured features
Got a hot project I am starting in the morning If I pre-create several plane CAD features that I want to project measured lines and arcs to. How do I use these CAD planes to do that in CMM-Manager?
Section Views
Having trouble creating a profile of a line. Only video I could locate. I can create the graph, but the tolerance band does not show up. Does anyone know of a video showing how section views are created? https://youtu.be/v1RuDBT-EAc
Editing group of identical CAD measured features at once?
Is it possible to edit a group of CAD measured features at once. For example say I have 100 identical cone measures I have programed but realize it may measure better with the boundaries spread between the two levels it takes points at. Usually something
Editing features
Is there any way to edit this after the fact? I have a program that was entirely created in manual mode, unintentionally.
Shortcuts
Is there a way to get a report of all the keyboard shortcuts? Ive looked in the help files but the newer version doesn't match what is shown here.
Using Multiple Probes on a Manual CMM
Hello, We are running CMM Manager Manual LT version 3.3.2.2014 (2013-0829) We have a manual Mitutoyo BH706 CMM with a Renishaw MIP head, and few different styli combinations. Most of the parts we run typically only need one size stylus, but a particular
Saving as an older version
Is it possible for me to write a program in CMM Manager 2022 and save it as an older version like 2021?
True Position vs Bilateral True Position
I have a part that I get some pretty large differences (.010 vs .002) between True Position and Bilateral True Position. I am hoping someone can guide me as to which I should use. Attached is a print similar to what I am working with. Any input is a
Using a TM25-20 to use a SP25 and a TP20 on the same machine
I am trying to set up 2 different racks so that an LK Altera can utilize multiple TP20 probes(MCR20 rack) while also being able to swap over to the SM25-2 scanning module(FCR25-L rack). To do this, I am using a TM25-20 which is an adapter attached to
calibrating star probe 0.5mm x 10mm
Hello everyone! I am trying to calibrate a star probe assembly 0.5mm x 10mm When i try to calibrate, the head is too close to the sphere to the point that the module touches it. Is there a special setting of calibration for very short assembly like this
Concentricity - How are the calculations done?
I'm inspecting a manifold with a custom bore. See screen shot below from the machining program. There's a concentricity callout for the deep bore (brown) called back to the small pilot (yellow). The tolerance is 0.05mm and we were getting numbers around
Alignment Question
How would you suggest setting up the alignment for this part? Particularly the B-C Datum.
Is there Game Controller Support?
There is a "TestGameJoystick.exe" in "C:\Program Files\QxSoft\CMM-Manager 2022\Driver" Folder.. Just plugged a XBOX 360 Controller and it is recognized by this Utility, but I cannot find any Reference in CMM-Manager..
Build Cylinder from Circles
Hi, we have a part with a interrupted Cylinder. In MCOSMOS I would measure one upper and one lower Circle and build a Cylinder out of it. Is this also possible with CMM-Manager or how would you do it in CMM-Manager?
Report Header
how do i set the default report inspector/company? every time i change it. It doesnt save for next time.
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