Bent tube radius
Any good tricks on getting the bend radius of the centerline of a bent tube?
Create pitch diameter from gear profile scan
I have a new part program where I am scanning the profile of a gear, but I would like to know the pitch diameter. Is there a way I can turn my scan point cloud into a pitch diameter measurement? It looks like this can typically be done by measuring over
"TRANSLATION- Ref. Frame at current program position" ... QUESTION
Hi everyone, I’m very confused and I hope someone can help me. After many attempts, I still can’t figure out how to translate a reference frame so that my probe actually measures the new "translated" points. No matter if I answer YES or NO to the prompt
Scan error: EARNG Analogue probe out of range
Got this error I've never seen before. What is this?
Calibrate all Tips used in Current Program (Caution!)
Hey guys, I just noticed when you have a probe command without a tip command and then use the calibrate all tips from current program it does not calibrate the A0B0 tip which is used for measuring! So: Probe 3 Tip A0B0 Measure Circle 1 ... Is fine, while:
Error 470 after Module Change SM25-2
Our SM25-2 was defective so we changed it to a new one.. In MCOSMOS it works, but when starting CMM-Manager I instantly get multiple E470.. Is there any procedure I have to follow after exchanging the scanning module?
Equator X programing
How is programming the Equator X with CMM-M? Does it have the same limitations as previous Equators noted in the tutorial? I'm particularly interested in programing in "absolute" mode. Is it the same as programing a regular CMM? Can you write programs
Line "Translation-Transform" Help needed
Hi everyone, I'm a bit stuck here and could use some help. Can someone tell me how to offset the line marked as “ORIGINAL” by 0.026" in the indicated direction? I need to create a parallel line with the same direction and orientation, exactly 0.026" away
"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
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
CMM Fixture Suggestions
Hi all, This might be a bit off-topic, and I’ll remove it if required. I’m looking for suggestions on fixtures to hold parts in a CMM that can handle a wide range of sizes. (Ideally, available in Canada). I value your experiences and recommendations,
LK Altera PC swap
Due to a hardware defect, I am unfortunately forced to replace my PC with the CMM-Manager installed. I am very concerned that the software will still work after the replacement. Due to a lack of admin rights (company policies), I am unable to do the job
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
Raising a FCR tool rack
Does anybody have any experience raising a FCR25 tool rack? I have a couple of styli that are a little longer than the rack is tall, so I've been thinking about putting some kind of spacer to lift the rack a few inches. We have a FCR25-6. https://ww
Moving a used cmm
We are purchasing a used CMM that is located on the East coast, and we need it moved to us in Arizona. Does anybody have any leads on someone who might be able to assist with that?
Multiple Sphere Calibration
I am trying to set up a DCC calibration routine with two separate spheres. I am establishing my ref probe on my primary sphere. I then have a command to go over and locate my secondary spear. Following that, I have a multi tip batch calibration set to
Program for Surface Profile
I am trying to write a program for a part that needs to check Surface profile and Perpendicularity. I am having trouble getting consistent results, and assuming I am messing up somewhere. The part is essentially a cylinder with a groove wrapped around
Is CMM-Manager Based on SQL, C, VBScript, or Visual Basic?
Is CMM-Manager Based on SQL, C, VBScript, or Visual Basic?
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
How to stop scanning reliable (SP25M)?
I have a frequent problem that scans don't stop where they should, did anyone else experience this behavior and can you recommend some setscrews to prevent it?
Demo Program
So my company is having a family picnic day where employees family can come and check out the facility. My Question is: how hard/easy would it be to turn one of my current part programs into a loop to have on display while the open house is going on?
Cross section nominals wrong
I've run into this issue a few times and I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong when creating new curves from cross sections. This model has just been imported and placed using the Import/Export tools, so has not been influenced/rotated by any manual
Having a probe error
Hi, I am getting this error every time I try to measure a circle. I have had this come up before, but I would just retry and everything would be okay. Didn't give it much thought. Now it is happing every time. ( Probe compensation can not be applied using
Scan filtering cylinder
When scanning a cylinder, is there no way to filter the scan data? I am scanning some cylinders that have a .001" TIR, and the noise from scanning is creating some high points that are pushing my runout tolerance. I'm thinking of scanning multiple filtered
Batch Run problem
I'm trying to run a batch of three parts using the batch run function. The first three parts run fine, but when I start the next batch, it wants to start on the 3rd/last part location. I figure I need some kind of alignment recall or it's a conflict with
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
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.
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
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