"Last Verification Point"
Hi, Quick question: Can I set any other key different than the "Space Bar" to confirm the last point measured when I have that option enabled? Thanks
Define gage point, recall manually measured feature
I have a couple of questions on measuring this feature. First, I would like to define a Ø.090 circle where it intersects the conical area, then report the depth from that circle to the bottom of the bore. The bore is too small to probe, so I was thinking
Renishaw MCR-20 Orientation
Is it possible to install the probe rack so that the direction of probe insertion is in the X Axis? On our machine it was set up on the side of the table so that the direction of insertion is in the Y Axis and reading the Renishaw installation instructions,
Can I modify the micro plane probe compensation parameters?
I just need to be able to modify the probe compensation parameters when I choose "Micro Plane" option. Sometimes I need to get a bigger diameter around my touch target point sometimes I need it smaller. It is an actual way to get it done? Unfortunately
removing and adding cad in the middle of a program
has anyone ever played with the idea of removing and adding different cad in the middle of a program? i have a large part that requires me to measure both sides and 2 Rayco fixture plates. I've been creating 2 separate programs for this. having the operator
System Error 2008
Anyone have an idea as to why this Error Message will pop up frequently? Selecting No, allows me to continue, though I'm concerned that there may be an underlying issue that could surprise me down the road.
Syncing Off-Line & On-Line Probe & Tip Assemblies/Files
As the Title suggest, is there a Best Practice for working with the same Probe & Tip Assemblies on both the Off-Line & On-Line Installs?
Threaded Holes
For some reason, this thought just crossed my mind as an issue. At some point at the beginning of receiving our CMM and using CMM manager, we were taught basics of the software. We slowly learned more over time for what we needed. The way were instructed
Can I change the feature type when I imported a cloud of points?
Hi all, I recently found an inconvenient when I was trying to measure an imported cloud of points (no CAD model, just the points) as one of those points isn't actually a point, is a pin (I would like to measure it as a cylinder). Is there any way to "intervene"
Convert .prg to .cmp
Long story short, I was working too fast and modifying a file to work with a similar cad model, and I somehow overwrote my original .cmp file, but somehow have a .prg version of it. Is there a way to convert it back to a .cmp so I don't have to start
Construct Plane from 2 Circles, Points, or Planes
1a) When constructing a plane is it safe to assume the plane constructed from 2 points or 2 circles is normal to the line drawn between those 2 points or circles? 1b) Is the plane center directly between these features? 2a) When constructing a plane between
Best practice for reporting diameters
I hope I can explain this adequately. To the best of my knowledge, according to ASME standards, when measuring a diameter, every point on that diameter needs to fall within the drawings stated tolerance. If you have a diameter that is out of round, some
CMM VALIDATOR CALIBRATION SOFTWARE & BARS
Hey guys, I am a new member of this community. I am using an old fashioned BROWN and SHARPE Validator 200 and I think its time to get it calibrated. Does any of you know where I could find its calibration software? I think its called "VCAL" , but I am
Cloud to Cad bestfit
I'm having some unexpected results and hoping someone can clarify if I'm setting my cloud-to-cad bestfit correctly. I am aligned to ABC, plane on A, align to C thru hole, origin on B. My lower profile tolerance (balloon 3) is to AB only, so I am using
Star probe recommendations
I've been thinking about setting up a star probe for some time, but I now have some parts coming that I think a star probe would be very helpful. I was just wondering, since I've never used one before, if any of you have any suggestions, things you wish
Properly applying projected tolerance
I accidentally submitted this as a "Ticket" yesterday, but thought it might be good community knowledge. Original question: I found the article https://support.qxcmm.com/portal/en/kb/articles/gd-t-projected-tolerance-zone , however, I would still like
Save acts like Save-As in 2022
Ever since we upgraded to version 2022 last year, clicking save on the program almost always behaves like a save-as where it prompts me to input the file name I want to save it as, and then warns that I'm about to overwrite an existing file when I don't
CMM MANAGER MEASUREMENT QUESTION
As you can see in the video, the plane measured as expected in "simulate" mode, yet it measured inside the math model when physically measuring the part. Thank you.
DDE Customer Data
I'm having trouble with the formatting of my DDE Customer Data, and how it's incrementing, not sure what I'm doing wrong. I have a work order/lot number and serial number in my report header that I'm trying to DDE export to a spreadsheet. The work order
Profile scan of an asymmetric feature
Does anyone know how to profile scan of an asymmetric feature? What I am trying to do is measure outside profiles of a feature from the granite up, in a straight line. NOTE: This is without a CAD model. For reverse engineering. Unfortunately I cannot
Tip Change - Probe is slightly touching the Portal (Crysta Apex S 574)
Hey guys, I now have a complete Program, but on one tip Change I have a Problem with the automatic Planning.. After measuring this hole.. Head moves up and rotates B Axis 180deg.. There he slightly touches the Portal.. Is this intended? According to my
Hexagon Probe Change Rack
Hi all, I recently acquired a probe change rack which is working perfectly with CMM-Manager as a Renishaw MCR-6. I found this rack for $400.00 on a popular internet auction site new in the box. Notice it holds TP20 modules just fine. I am not looking
Where to begin
I'm just preparing to purchase and begin using CMM Manager on a Mitutoyo Crysta Apex 574 that will have a PH20 head. I have run existing programs using MCOSMOS previously, but I have never written programs. Are there quality tutorials/textbooks for a
Composite Position results
Another composite position question, sorry john.peterson. I'm getting some unexpected results and I'm not sure if it's me, or how CMM-M handles composites. I have a standard positional callout for a pattern of three holes called to datums ABC, that pattern
How can we replace the current inspection report header?
How can we replace the stock header on inspection reports? We would like to add our company info and logo. We just retrofitted out machine so I don't need to update any old inspection reports. Thank you
Default file types
Is there a way to set default file types for images and CAD files? I primarily use .jpg and .step files and it's a minor nuisance to have to always change the file type dropdown.
Leave feature type window open
Hi all, Is there a way to leave a feature type active while you go through offline and select features. For example the 3D CAD. Can that be left active so you do not have to click on it each you want a plane and then a cylinder and then a plane again.
Datum Shift
I am looking to get some clarification on how Cmm Manager calculates datum shifts. When using Cmm Manager to report the position of a feature, and a datum feature at MMC is used in the report, the datum shift appears to be treated as a bonus and is added
Error when trying to scan a 2D Contour
Hi, I created a horizontal section of a closed contour and then tried to 2d cloud scan this contour. In theory it works but in reality the probe stops before reaching the contour with the following error: The Error is from the Mitutoyo Error Table.. Thanks
edit get tip
HI, so in the program I selected tip, now I changed my mind and want it to be a different tip. I can always insert another, but I want to change the current get tip command, when I open the get tip everything is locked. Is there a way to edit the current
Does RefTip Calibration Status get lost when loading a Probe File?
Hi, can you confirm if Calibration Status of the RefTip gets lost, when I load a Probe File? Other Tips Calibration Data seems to stay like before after loading the Probe File.. Is Calibration Data of the RefTip is saved in the Probe File instead of the
Ask for Active Probe in Program
Hi, is it possible to let the user who runs a program verify the active Probe and if it is different from the one CMM-Manager thinks is active let him type in the correct one? Background is, we would need to run both Mitutoyo MCOSMOS and CMM-Manager for
Scanning questions
Is there a way to change the direction of a scan? Normally in this case, if my "arc" is segmented, so I choose "full circle" and adjust the range to measure the area I need. When I do this with a scan it wants to go in an undesirable direction. When I
mirror a program in car position
im measuring a gage with a rh/lh on a common base, and when i mirror the program about the zx plane in this case as y is up and down in the fixture position on the machine, it obiously mirrors everything under the table. when i do this it makes everything
knuckle calibration A90,B180 for measuring under a part
I was wondering if anyone had a lead on a good writeup for knuckles in UCC server with a 90 degree angle. building it is easy, however I'm struggling with setting up a calibration sphere not vertical to the table. calibrating A0B0 goes well but i'm struggling
MSR400 & Tripple FCR25 - How to configure?
Hey guys, can you help me configure my Rack System? The first screenshot is from Mitutoyo MCOSMOS, the second and third are from CMM Manager.. I tried to enter the X,Y,Z Coordinates in the last screenshot under Location but these fields are not editable.
SP25 scanning speed
I came across this video the other day and was amazed how fast the machine was scanning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKKWpmvRg2s I don't know if it's bad practice to scan this fast, but I was going to try some experiments to see how the speed would
What is Auto Feature (2D & 3D) for and why it is greyed out?
I'm running the trial but cannot click this feature and cannot find a description anywhere.. Thanks for help..
Select many holes all at once?
Is there a way to check all of the holes on face by selecting them at once all or by selecting all of the holes of a certain size that intersects a surface? Say something like 300 holes on a face that is not a pattern. Do we really need to manually select
Measuring small tight geometry
What I mean is getting into grooves to measure the top and bottom (width) or max diameter when the groove is not significantly wider than the probe you are trying to use.... I had a part today that had a 4.25" Ø ID groove, that looked like I could measure
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