Reseller
Nate As a reseller what do we do going forward for licensing, contacting, and ordering?
Companion Monitoring App
Literature states this is still coming soon, but is available for download, Before I get 3rd party IT involved is this app functional? I want to set it up on 2 remote workstations on the shop floor to indicate the statuses of our 3 CMM's. This way they
Repick CAD Alignement
So, under the 'advanced' section in the 'Alignment' tab, we have been given the option to "CAD Alignment" which lets us pick point on the Model, and touch them physically with the probe. My question is, after CAD aligning the Part, is there a way to "repick"
.rpt file bubble numbers
Is there a easier way to input bubbles numbers into CMM Manager? I currently use the [Item#] format to identify my balloon numbers. i have 28 same size holes to report the diameter, true position, and chamfer size on and it takes a long time to note each
Runtime Align Part
Let's assume I had a good reason for using a different alignment other than my DCC alignment while finding different features on my part. When recalling a saved DCC alignment in the middle of a program, is it necessary (or beneficial at all) to add the
new to cmm...basic help
I will go ahead and apologize in advance. I am brand new to EVERYTHING CMM. I took the 3 day basic training but it was just to much information for someome who has never seen a CMM. Apart from turning on the machine and homing it, I know nothing. i just
Can I close an excel file after DDE using vb script or other means?
When I do a DDE dump, the excel file stays open in the background. Is there a way to close said file using vb script? if not vb script, is there something else I can do? We sometimes need to access the DDE file on another computer and its "read-only"
Calibration
I have a question.. the guy that sold us CMM Manager and did the last calibration on our CMM has gone out of business. The guy we used in the past with OpenDmis is coming to do the calibration but doesn't know CMM manager software and is telling me that
Alignment Question
How would you suggest setting up the alignment for this part? Particularly the B-C Datum.
Alignment/Threads
How would you align a round part with threads, also what's the most accurate way to check threads? I have a Wenzel LH 1210 CMM
Script Variables
Using 'Set Variables' to construct a Point numerically. Assigning values to Variables inside a VB Script. Are the variables Case sensitive?
reporting Cylinder Straightness
I need to report straightness of a cylinder. It's not under the GD&T tab nor in the feature report. Thanks.
Marking Max/Min on CAD deviation graphical report
I recently followed the technique shown in this video, to create a point group cloud for fast profile measurements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBJZMH4OUk&list=WL&index=10 When trying to report the CAD deviation, I would like to see just the highest
Subtracting MMC bonus from results
Hey guys, I have a question about bonus tolerance on true positions. Currently when reporting a true position with mmc the bonus is added to the tolerance value and not subtracted from the actual result. I have a customer that would rather the
VB Manual
Do we have any VB manual for CMM Manager? I would like to take advantage of the benefits of the software...
Create New Ref Frame
When reporting true position you have two options: 1. Use Current Ref Frame 2. Create New Ref Frame When selecting option 2, how come you are only allowed to select 1 datum? Why can't you build a reference frame using 3 datums and lock down all 6 do
Center of slot patterns relative to the part.
For manual CMMs: When creating a point in the center of a measured (by probe, 4-points) open slot, what determines the position of the point on the parallel axis of that slot? By definition that point could be anywhere on that slot's parallel axis, but
How to control Approach vectors?
I have a part with a cylinder coming out from the side. CMM Manager keeps trying to approach from the side where the main body interferes. How to I force it to come at it from the open end of the cylinder? Is there a "Toggle Bias direction" somewhere?
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
Flip Part but not Fixture
I have imported CAD which contains both my locating fixture and the part to measure. I now need to flip the part upside down on the fixture and measure the rest of the part features. when I do the Move Part CMM-M of course moves my whole CAD so the fixture
Pass/Fail on Sphere probe tip calabration
Back on the 7th of October I asked a question in a post about Probe Tip calibration report. I was pointed to the "TIP SUMMARY" report. My customer asked me where on the Tip Summary report does it say Pass or Fail. He wants to see that the calibration
Irregular pattern
Hi! What would be the best approach to repeat a program on a fixture with a irregular pattern? E.g. 17 mm spacing, then 33 mm spacing then 17 mm again and so on. We´ve looked into batch run, but it seems to work best in a regular grid? I´ve attached a
Does CMM-Manager know how PH10-M Head turns?
Hi, question is basically in title, does CMM-Manager know how the head turns from one angle to another? Especially the turning angles (clockwise, counterclockwise).. In the simulation it only jumps to the new tip angle.. Best Regards
Measuring spheres accurately
When probing the BB's shown in the pictures (taking the features as a sphere to locate the x,y,z locations for each), I'm attacking it straight down using A0B0 and I'm noticing some sliding of the probe tip for each hit (cosine error?). I'm wondering
MCOSMOS Import
Is it possible to import an mcosmos program into CMM Manager.
Construction Issue - Intersect Failure
Offline Programming: I am trying to do a basic Point construction from Line-Circle Intersect. They clearly intersect in the CAD. They are on the same planar surface. I even made certain that the orient plane vectors were identical. Can anyone offer an
Ø of Cone to Plane when not perpendicular
I'm in the middle of a layout on some plastic parts. There is a conical feature that is giving me issues. I'm not submitting a ticket, since I've created a solution... but, I'm wondering if there is a method to do what I want. The intersecting plane is,
Move Part Command - Need more documentation/help
I have a part where I'll have no choice but to set it down on a flat plane, perform some checks, then flip it over, and reach inside it and perform some other checks. So I'm trying to learn how to utilize the "Move Part" function. I've been using this
Change selected probe after program is written
I used probe 3 for my entire program, if I change the probe to another, will the program automatically compensate?
Reporting Profile from Point Clouds that cover multiple NURBS Surfaces from Part CAD
I have created a Cross Section that covers multiple NURBS surfaces from my CAD model. When I report the Cloud to CAD Deviations, I get separate sections for this Profile, 1 for each NURBS Surface. Is there a way to report all 3D Deviations as 1 continuous
GetReportInfo for Cloud-to-Cad Profile VB Script
Hi all, I am creating a csv file to feed into an SPC software that my current employer uses. I am using the GetReportInfo function to record the measurement results in a VB script. I have been able to use the CMM-Manager VB Script Reference Guide to
Two ref. frames
Can I use two different ref. frames on the same part? I have my ref. frame for datum A B and C, my print calls out for true positions from A B and C as well as D E and F. Do I need to have two separate set ups (programs) one using A B C and another using
Circularity
I am wondering how to interpret some results that I have. Both the bore and the OD are out of round. I was very surprised though when it showed over .020". I had the next one report out the form deviation for each feature. My question is, with the results
Using VB Script
Hi, so in context to using VB Script to bypass manual alignment, we have come into a scenario where we would like to use the same script to bypass half of the program, without confusing any of the QC inspectors, so here's the situation: We have one part
Create folder and save report.
Is it possible to automatically have CMM Manager prompt for Traveler number then create a folder with that number as the name and then save report in that folder? If it is possible what's the best (easiest) way to do this? Step 6 is the step I am having
Probe calibration question
My tip calibration Deviation is high, around .0015", is this normal or should this be lower. Also, I have checked the diameter of several ring gages and they are always off around .0006". Any feedback or recommendations is appreciated. Thanks
Preferred CMM brands?
We are potentially looking into buying a new (or newer) CMM. We are really happy with the CMM Manager software. Are there any CMM brands that work particularly well with CMM-M? Anybody shipping with CMM-M pre-installed? Also, does CMM-M support all the
Min/Max Axis of a Circle or Cylinder
I am checking an aluminum ring about 9" dia. OD and 7.5" ID. It is from plate material and "relaxes" after removal from the machine. I think due to grain direction. Is there a way to get the Diameter AND axis of the minimum and maximum diameters (distance
Reference Tip
Hello everyone, i'm new at this software, i have a doubt about the refence tip, i know that you have to stablish it before calibrate the other probes, but i'm not sure if i'm doing something wrong or what, but everytime i close CMM manager and open it
Machine boundaries
I keep getting a machine boundaries error when picking a hole to check, even though the machine table and volume clearly show there is room for the probe. The part is 3" off the table and near the middle?
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