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?
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
How to add alignment into a program (manual machine)
I am currently writing a program for a part that has not been machined yet. I am going on vacation, and I would like the machinist to be able to put the part on the granite and just follow the steps in the program. First step being the alignment ( plane,
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
Empty Cloud as result from 2D-Scan
Hey guys, we just got a License and I encountered a problem. I created a section, picked the contour, created a spline and added to the cad. Then I select the cad curve within a 2D Scan.. The resulted Point Cloud is empty.. Did anyone had this behaviour?
Best-Fit Alignments
Very recently our company has fallen under the eyes of a certain company under fire and are having to explain our use of "best-fit" alignments. I'm trying to gather a better understanding of Boeings definition of "production hardware" and was wondering
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
B89, Ball Bar Routine
I am working on using a ball bar with the System > B89 Utilities > B89 Ball Bar routine. I have no problem using this in manual mode, but in the hopes of saving some time I want to use the DCC mode as well. The path that the machine makes when I use the
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?
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
CMM-Manager 3D Printed Training Parts
Purchase 3D printed demo / training parts here - CMM-Manager Sculpteo Gallery I suggest the Nylon PA12 Raw Polished (grey) finish See pictures of actual part below - the quality is much better than traditional FDM 3D printing. We use these almost exclusively
Move part origin
How can I move the part X, Y, Z to the top of the part (See image) Thank you!
Move CAD ref frame
I ask a lot of questions and I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you all for the help you have given me. Now that we have that out of the way, how do I move a cad reference frame so it lines up with my part? (See pic)
Retract Distance
I need to change and save my retract in a small hole. Found something in DCC but I can't change it.
Different results between true position and bilateral true position for an oblong
Hello, I noticed that I wasn't getting a consistent value for the bilateral true position of an oblong. The 2 examples are made with the same reference frames. We can see that the Z position is the same in the 2 methods (0.022) but the bilateral true
Symmetry callout
I have a .1mm symmetry callout to datum C. "Datum C" is a flat edge of the part, the symmetry callouts are to a large slot in the center of the part and to 2 smaller slots. Using the Symmetry feature in CMM manager, how do I set it up? Hopefully I have
New to the world of CMM...
Hello, I've been a Quality Manager (more/less the entire quality department) at a small machine shop for almost 5 months now. Been learning the ins and outs of their whole operation, learning about dimensioning and tolerancing, and the various products.
homing out
machine was crashed last night and now cant figure out how to home it after powering up again
Surface of a profile Issue
Hello, I have trouble measuring surface of a profile. Per drawing, there are 3 datums, which were measured and requires surface of a profile. However, it is not letting me select any items in the reporting feature. Please advise.
Construct Circle Tangent to 3 lines
What's the best way to construct a circle tangent to 3 lines?
Part deflection
I have a part that is thin (1mm) I create planes for each side, one datum & the opposite side to record the thickness. I keep getting small thickness readings even though with micrometers the parts are spot on. I put an indicator against the back surface
Circular Path
Is the below Tangent Paths the best movement strategy around a Boss? Isn't there an option available for a pure Circular Move? Use Tangent Paths Use of tangent (round-like) moves for circular features.
Differences between Bi-Lateral and True Position
I am asking this question because I know I will be asked this question. Between the True Position and Bilateral True Position windows there are some differences. 2 major differences are the lack of "Create New Reference Frame" option and the lack of Coordinate
CMM-Manager crashes when loading Program created with different Language
Hey guys, as I'm revising the German translation I have to switch language while programming.. And I had the case where I could not load a program created on one language. The CMM-Manager Application crashes when loading the Program. If I switch the language
Offline programming 2023 version
I'm trying to write a program offline in CMM Mgr 2023. Typically, with 2021 version, every program begins with "Program Summary", at the top, then I would select my probe and it would be entered below. That's not happening with the new version. What am
Applying MMC to a datum feature.
I am trying to report true position of a circle using another circle as the datum. I can apply MMC to the reported feature, but not to the datum circle? Am I missing something or is this not possible?
Common Zone Line Profile Tolerance
Hey guys, I scanned 3 Profiles (2D).. Can you help me evaluate them according to the drawing? Thank you!
Get Tip defaults to the wrong tip that was programed
Hello all, I'm new to CMM programming and the QX software. When I create a program using my Tip Manager, all calibrated, and use a standard probe assembly and get tip for a 3mm tip it will default to a 1mm tip when I try to run the program. I have manually
CAD Import settings
How do I access them?
Axis Inner Limit Switch
Hello, we are having an issue with the Z Limit Switch on our CMM machine. We crashed the stylus into the part and it knocked the stylus off. It was not a hard crash, the stylus was inside of a bore about an 1/8" from the surface and the probe went the
Single Reports - Multiple Parts in Loop
I have created a loop (not batch run) that is running 10 individual parts. The results are calculated inside the loop. My results are created in one report. Is there a way to create multiple reports, individual for each part?
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
Keep Layout when switching Language
Hi, seems Layout is tied to the Language.. Would it make sense to decouple Layout and Language? Thanks for considering!
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.
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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
RTP20 pole issues
I run a program with the RTP20 probe at a 90 degree angle. In the program it changes to another angle using the "Get tip" feature. I ran the program 4 times without a problem, when I tried a 5th time the probe release arm misses the pole completely, subsequently
CMM Manager with Manual Machine
We recently just got a retro-fitted TESA micro-hite 3D. Does anyone have any experience with this modification and can point us in the right direction on how to use it? Or have any helpful pointers? Thanks
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