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.
"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
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