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
Composite Position question.
I am reporting the composite position of 4 cylinders. Each item on the report shows a different number for the pattern location. How is that possible? Am I setting up my report incorrectly?
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
Cutting plane
Is it possible to create a cutting plane and hide part of a model in CMM manager? If so how?
Get Program Directory
With VB, is it possible to get the directory or path that a program is run out of? I'm trying to read text files that are in the same folder. I'm currently using the BrowseForFolder method, but it's cumbersome to browse for the folder every time the program
Constructing points using Points from Cloud
I am trying to get the raw data from a circle with 60 points, I extract raw data to create a cloud, I then try to construct points using Points from Cloud to report the raw datat from the 60 points in the circle. The question is, why does my first point
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Love this community, I wish I would have found it sooner. I'm learning a lot, so thank you all so much.
adding a fixture as furniture in a full program?
Hello all. I was just curious on an answer if there would be any issue adding furniture (of a fixture that isn't made yet) Here is a picture. the red is going to be the fixture. I have points on the bottom of the zig zag area. However, I have already
Parallelism of a Disc
I will state this issue as plainly as I can. I am measuring a the surface (Disc Face) closest to the OD that is parallel relative to another surface (Datum-A) which is about the ID. [//|.06mm|A] is the tolerance with the length set to the OD of the face
Alignment Question
How would you suggest setting up the alignment for this part? Particularly the B-C Datum.
Cad Help
I am programming a part with a CAD model. Does anyone have a suggestion for selecting a hole pattern, on a cylinder? Using the hole pattern feature on the CAD teach tab, I can select holes on a flat surface, not cylindrical. Of course I can and will select
Crash
Does simulation tell you if you had any crashes after you run the program in simulation or do you just have to watch it close?
community board.
Is there a way to read a post then go back to the forum without having to start over at the first post. I am trying to read them all but alas I grow tired of going back trying to find where I was. Thanks
ADVICE NEEDED: Measuring small groove
I have to measure a .04"(1mm) wide groove that is very close to a bottom surface. This could be verified easily with a size gage and radius gage but THE BOSS wants CMM numbers. The smallest disc probe that I could find is 1.2mm (about 2mm) with rollers
Convert Excel to CSV files.
My CMM Manager 2022 used to convert Excel files to CSV files, but for some reason started having issues. Now when it gets to the convert "Excel to CSV" command the program stops and locks up. When I try and open CSV file manually, I get a message that
Update all paths
Hi, I changed a Probe in the middle of a Programm and it runs but it seems the path of the following Elements won't get updated. I can open the Elements and Recreate the Paths but is there a possibility to update all Paths at once? Thank you!
Bubble drawing software - What plays well with CMM-Manager?
I am on the hunt for a program with will let us automate drawing bubbles plays well with and talks to CMM-Manager. Is anyone away of such a program? Thank you
Measuring distance between two features
Hello, I'm wondering if there is an easier way to measure the distance between two features. I have a part (attached below) that has a dimension, .100+-.003 all around. I know I can do the distance between for each side and each fillet, but that would
Probe Numbering starting from "0"
Sorry for spamming the Forum, but I'm in a hurry to make a decision towards or against CMM-Manager and need some things sorted out before I can finally decide.. This may look like a minor Problem, but our Rack is numbered from 1 to 9 and also in our MCOSMOS
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.
Live reporting question
Is there a way to change the tolerance for live reporting? I am measuring a curved surface part that is bowed past the tolerance range of .5mm. When I measure points the system is trying to throw the points onto other surfaces that may be closer to the
Constructing a point from an intersection of a cylinder and a plane
How can I construct an intersection point from a cylinder and a plane?
CMM Inspection Report Output - Out Of Tolerance Error
Can anyone help explain how the report is showing an out-of-tolerance result for an actual result that is within tolerance? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Can CMM Manager modify imported CAD models, physically?
Hello, Just curious- does the CMM Manager software offer any type of 3D CAD modeling/modding/manipulation features or optional extentions ? We have a part that we intentionally machine oversized until the final process. The CAD model I am referencing
Calibration Ring
Today I defined and located a calibration ring. When I go to calibrate a tip there is no option to use the ring. What am I doing wrong? CMM Manager 2022 on a Brown and Sharpe unit through an LK controller, SP25M probe system. I am trying to get a disc
Construct Circle from 3 Circles (where one is Center)
Customer wants the Radius from the Bolt Circle. Is there no possibility to create the Bolt Circle from the marked Elements? Thank you!
Max/min on Graphical Report idea/question
This is either a suggestion or question, but I noticed for our CMM programs we have issue with showing the max/min on the "Mygraph" under graphical reports. There doesn't seem to be a way to add a leader line to the max/min and so sometimes it is incredibly
Measuring Angles
Version - CMM Manager 2022 Hello everyone, New to CMM's / CMM Manager. I just have a few questions regarding measuring angles. 1. If I create a diameter is there a way to add a visible reference crosshair X / Y? Once it is created can angles be measured
Possibility to Add Ribbons
Hi, I like the possibility to add Toolbars, but can you add also the possibility to add Ribbons? A) There is unused Space on some Tabs which could be used for Custom Ribbons B) Ribbons have Captions while Toolbars have not Great would be the possibility
3D Connexion SpacePilot not working
Hi, just tried to get Space Pilot working with CMM-Manager, but it doesn't do anything. The Option is enabled, also switched it of and back on, restarted but no movement with SpacePilot. I installed the newest available Driver for this Legacy Device (compatible
Translation Improvements
Is it possible to edit Translations? As a native German Speaker, I find the German Translation a bit odd on some corners..
Graphical Report out-of-sync
I've noticed that periodically the graphical report will get out-of-sync with the cad, where the features are "floating" in space. (See attached screenshot) In this instance you can see the program indicates that the cad is in-sync, and the graphical
DCC Measure, get actual CMM Position
I'd like for example measure a Circle with DCC, but I don't want to type the Coordinates of the Center Point cause I already moved the Probe to the Center Point.. I'm missing a Button for getting the Coordinates like there is one in Mitutoyo MCOSMOS.
Save CAD with points
Is it possible to save the CAD with points taken in the program into a stp or iges file? I am needing to duplicate a program from CMM-M to Calypso. If nothing else save the CAD from CMM-M into a stp or iges file.
download d3d11-dll
Hello there, Since a few days i am getting a error message stating download d3d11-dll while opening an application, I did the download of cl_sldwks2sm-dll using the given link but can someone help me how to install it, It will be of great help, Neharika
Profile (Form)
Hi CMM Manager Community, Need some advice on this profile measurement below in red. What is the best method? This essentially measuring form per ASME Y14.5-2018. We keep getting erroneous measurements out of our CMM. Thank you!
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