"Plunge" speed
Is there a way to change the speed only when plunging into a hole? I get nervous when measuring small holes with small tips, so I'll slow down the DCC speed, but it affects the entire move to the hole too, which can be excruciatingly slow. I would like
Generating Measurement Locations on a Surface with a Complex Boundary
Is there a way to generate touch probe measurement locations on a surface with a complex boundary? For example, let's discuss the surface below. Because it is a narrow surface, I switch from the "Target Point #" method to the "Along Edge" method. If I
Bilateral Position
Can someone tell me how bilateral position (in on direction) is calculated? I need to explain it to someone. I know how to calculate regular true position. Thanks.
knuckle calibrations
does anyone have a good write up for building / calibrating knuckles in CMM manager and UCC server? I'm struggling getting my probe to calibrate in the A90B0 orientation using a 90 deg knuckle I'm not having the same issue with A90,B90. when i calibrate
Struggling to measure a specific chamfer with CMM Manager – advice needed
Hi everyone, First of all, I apologize if this question has already been answered before — unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find the information I need. Probably this is something very simple, but it’s been giving me some trouble. I would like to
OFFLINE PROGRAMMING ALIGNMENT ISSUE
I have a question / problem with a part I'm programming offline. I initially saved the cad file in position from the cad software so when I import the file it comes in on the three-jaw furniture I created. So I don't have to move the part once in the
Fixture recall alignment
I'm probably overthinking this, but I'm hoping for some input on if I'm on the right track or if there's a better way. I do almost all of my programming offline these days, we probably have hundreds of programs. I want to get to the point where I can
Mitutoyo BH and Bright Communication
Hello all, I have one of each of manual Mitutoyo BH and Bright CMM units. I have the Renishaw probes and calibration balls. What I lack is whatever PCI or USB interface I need to communicate with the CMM machines. I have the GPIB board on the CMM side
LK CMM NMC 300 Controller Probe Disarm
Machine: LK CMM with NMC 300 controller We have noticed that on execution of a "Get Probe" command the first thing that happens is that the probe disarms and CMM Mgr seems to take the shortest path to the safe position at the rack disregarding anything
Joystick Unresponsive After Automatic Operation on LK CMM – How to Reduce Delay?
Hello, I have an LK CMM with a hand controller like the one in the picture. I've noticed that after the machine completes an automatic operation, the joystick becomes "disabled" for a period of time before I can use it again. I have timed this delay,
Unilateral Profile of a Surface
I'm working on an inspection that calls out a Unilateral Surface Profile of an ID cylindrical surface. There is a zero following the U in the profile callout, indicating that the drawing/model is at MMC, and the Radius can be bigger than the Basic, but
Plane-Line-Circle Alignment Issue: Features Not Showing in Features List
I need help with something that should be simple—I’ve done it before but can’t remember how, and I need it urgently. When aligning my part using Plane-Line-Circle in this specific case, I can't get these three features showing up in my feature list for
How to measure a diamond-shaped locator pin?
This might be a basic question, but I’m struggling with it. How would you approach measuring a 2-way locator "diamond-shaped" pin, like the one in the image? I need to report (GD&T) the position of that pin as well as the longer size (length) , so I assume
Square up part program
Somewhat related to an earlier post: https://support.qxcmm.com/portal/en/community/topic/move-cad-program Is there an easy way of "squaring up" a part program? For example, I primarily write my programs offline, so the part is perfectly square the machine/program.
Star Probe
Hello Everyone, I am using CMM Manager with my Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex S, and was wondering if anyone here has set up a Star Probe within the CMM Manager? I could use some tips. I have never create a star tip. Can you any help to get started.
REPORTING STRAIGHTNESS WITH BONUS TOLERANCE
Hello all, I have attached some photos that show what I'm trying to report. I have been asked if my current report can take into account the bonus tolerance for the straightness under maximum material conditions. I have never run into this so I'm honestly
finding the apex of a cone on a small surface
Hi All, I have a 11.5 inch base diameter cone, 60 degree angle. The angle is appoxamently 1 inch thick. I need to find the apex of the cone. This is my datum A. CMM manager is giving me a number that is about .015 to large, would this be accurate or is
Change the order of the report columns.
Hello gurus of cmm manager, So basically i have two different cmm machines and when they go to print the reports the report header columns are in a different order. Machine A: Nom, Act, Dev, LoTol, UpTol, OutTol. Machine B: Act, Nom, LoTol, UpTol, Dev,
adding probe rack
Hello all, We're looking to add a probe rack to our cmm and I don't see any information that will tell me if this affects programs already in use? Will older programs that call for tip changes just automatically change once the system is taught that there
Larger Icons on custom toolbar
I have searched the KB and found nothing on this, but how do i get the custom toolbar icons much larger than they are now.
B89 BALL BAR TEST
Hi, I have a question regarding the B89 ball-bar test. I am attempting to perform the test with 20 positions, but if there is any issue—such as a slight path interference, for example, at position 17—the test ends automatically. This prevents me from
Cad revision change
Our customer has had a revision change. The new revision moves a hole pattern. Can I replace the model in my program and correct the nominal for the moved holes. Or do I have to rewrite the entire program?
How to get MAX and MIN distance report? (not in Graphical Report)
Hi all, probably a very simple question, just can't solve it: I am measuring a circular plane, located in XY plane, 50 points. As I have NO CAD files, I was wondering if there is any way to know/report the MAX value and the MIN value when reporting the
How should I measure distance on a curved surface? (NEW more accurate question)
Hi, I need to measure the distance from A to B, in a surface that seems to be parabolic-ish and, honestly, I am stuck as I don't know exactly how should I approach to this situation...I don't even know how should I properly align the part. My points are
VB Scripting for averaging diameters
I am trying to find a method to average multiple OD measurements along a tall diameter. Rather than using a calculator to type in 8 different diameters, I'd like to try and use VB. Does anyone have any ideas on this? Thank you.
password protected programs
we had a guy work at our company previously that liked lock anyone else out of editing the programs. however the programs are clunky and need modifications. is there any way to save a copy of the program and remove the password? or is my only option to
Best fit clouds to CAD
It's been awhile since I've used any CMM software, but will this setting keep the datum structure, but still allow it to rotate about the origin for best fit? Datum A is 3 points called out on a canted curved surface (and not a cylinder), Datum B is a
Sphere Model Location
Is a model of the calibration sphere saved somewhere in the files? I would like to use it in a program. I can make a model if I need to, but was just wondering if it was saved somewhere already.
Rare earth magnets
Is there a problem in using rare earth magnets to secure parts for measurement that I should be aware of, especially with regard to affecting the force module or the head? We are measuring complex shaped thin walled plastic components and in two cases
Alignment of a "long cylinder"
Hi all, As per the nature of my question, you can infer I am just a beginner so, thank you for taking the time to help me as, unfortunately, I couldn't find any related topic here in the community area. How can align a part, locking all the 6 DOF, that
Aligning to a pattern
What is the ideal way to align to a pattern of holes? What I had been doing for the attached part, was setting my origin to Datum A, then aligning to one the holes for Datum B. After some discussion with Engineering, they said the pattern itself was the
SP25 scanning a section of circle
Similar to a question I had before, that I never really felt I got a resolution on. Scanning questions (qxcmm.com) When trying to scan a section of a circle, I adjust the "range", but the machine still tries to scan the full circle. Is there something
STAR PROBE QUESTION
Is there a way when using a star probe with five stylists to pick which of the five stylist you would like to use when programming offline? The software keeps picking the center one and I want one of the horizontal ones to take the measurement. Thank
Small tips
I had to order a 0.5mm tip for a new part we're going to be running. The tip has a slightly different form than standard, as it has to neck down quite a bit. As far as I know, CMM-M only has the 6P stylus editing, Is there a way to add more detail to
How to go to DCC mode from my jog box, without going to my keyboard or mouse?
Hi, I have an LK jog box (old style as per my understanding) but, doesn't matter which key I use, I have not been able to find the right one to go to "DCC Mode Please!" when, at the beginning of any program, I have to mandatory go to my mouse. Any suggestions
Failed to calibrate cylindrical stylus in unusual position using DCC
I need to measure a square slot inside a plastic part so I set up a single cylindrical stylus on a star hub and a tip of A90 B180 as shown in the image. It calibrates fine in DCC in A0 B0, but when I go to calibrate in A90 B180, it starts ok touching
Basic DDE information
I'm brand new to CMM and CMM Manager; please be patient with me! (Decades of engineering, CAD and plastic mould making experience through.) I have looked through the knowledge base and the forum and can't find the info I need. The KB has a good article
Out of Limit
I keep getting an out of limit error on certain features. I am near the bottom of my Z axis travel, but I can move the probe past the feature about .500. Is this coming from the machine or the software setting a "safe zone" Wenzel XO55 WPC 2040 cont
USING IGES FILE FOR PROGRAMMING
Receiving Inspection reports up through me at the company where I work. My boss suggested recently that 4-hours was too long to program. Their previous roles, allegedly the programmer could import the IGES file, align the machine and be ready to run in
Position of a feature on a plane perpendicular to the leveling plane
Hello to all, I am measuring the position of a feature R13, that is perpendicular to the reference frame A/D. This is not usual on the part prints I work with. A .ppt was attached showing what was done, but I would like to hear some comments or corrections.
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