Issues importing CAD
Hello, I am currently experiencing quite a few issues when it comes to importing our CAD models for a particular part that we are running. The main issue is that when the part is imported, there are a lot of artifacts all over the model, surfaces are
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
Features- Actuals data?
When developing a program (actually probing features) why can't I ever see actuals data? When I look at the features list, even the "actuals" show nominal & no form error. Even when I report the feature, it only shows nominals.
EM1 with 2x40mm stylus
when calibrating a probe, I look for .0003" or better. when using a EM1 with a 2x40mm stylus, should I give it more leeway? Also, i'm using a ph20 head.
cad alignment
good morning i am trying to do a simple cad alignment to a part, after i pick my points with the probe it changes the order of the points ( look at the picture points 1-6 are not in order #6 is in the middle of the point order) this seems to be giving
Where to get CMM Manager training?
Hi, I would like to ask if anybody knows where to get good medium to advanced level, in person, CMM Manager training? (USA or Canada) Thanks in advance for your answers
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.
Is CMM-Manager's VBScript a custom syntax?
Hello, Just wondering- does anyone know if the VBScript in CMM Manager uses custom syntax that differs from standard Visual Basic? And is it simplified to only focus on the possible needs, application and scenarios used for a CMM? Not much of a programmer
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
stuck CAD
My CAD seems to be stuck.... every time I open a new program, its still there. I have closed out the program, restarted everything. Any ideas?
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
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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
Substitute probe assembly
How do I substitute one probe assembly for another inside a current program. The substitute probe has all the required index/rotations (Ren PH10M/ TP20) but a different length & stylus diameter. Can I simply change the [Get probe assembly] command, or
Updated CMM-Manager website
Our updated website is live! QxSoft | CMM-Manager | Software for any CMM (qxcmm.com) I normally keep a close eye on the CMM-Manager Community but have been occupied in the past weeks. Thank you to our Help Desk and especially to Rod Garrett for being
Creating Offset Probe
Hello. Trying to create an offset probe. first question is star probe my only option? second question when calibrating star probe. does it only use the same side of calibration sphere to calibrate all sides of star probe? third question. do i enter angel
option for plating compensation
Hi all, Is there an option to add in for plating compensation, I looked in the preferences but could not find anything. Or do I have to adjust my numbers accordingly for every individual action. Thanks
Operation Planner
I am trying this out, however I have operations that are disabled within my first Op. It throws the error "Disabled operation(s) selected" and will not run because of it. Any way around that? Barring having to delete out the disabled ops?
Question on Free Position Alignment
I'm trying to learn to use free position alignment on my own. I'm having trouble getting started. When I open the free position alignment window, I'm just seeing an option to choose my plane and to set origin and an option to write an instructional note.
CMM Manager On-site Training - Kentwood MI
Is there anyone in the Grand Rapids area that is proficient with CMM Manager willing to provide on-site training. We are looking for someone that would be available on a regular basis for the next few months to help accelerate the knowledge of a newer
PROBE CREATION
I have attached a file for a part that I'm trying to program. Our CMM does not have an automatic rotating head, so I want to program this, so the technician doesn't have to change tips or angles once they hit go. I'm thinking using the star probe set
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
Create folder and save report.
Is it possible to automatically have CMM Manager prompt for Traveler number then create a folder with that number as the name and then save report in that folder? If it is possible what's the best (easiest) way to do this? Step 6 is the step I am having
FURNITURE QUESTION
So I have a question regarding furniture. We have added a plate to our CMM for fixtures for part placement on the table. When I go to move my imported cad models it's like the system isn't seeing the plate and only the granite. So if you go to drop to
Reporting perpendicularity
Anyone know how to report a planes perpendicularity to two datums? Both datum A and B are perpendicular planes.
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
movescan error
I am getting a movescan error on a program that i have run before. why is it telling me that? I dont scan anything so im not sure why it keeps coming up
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
Copy reports onto other templates
Hello all, I'm not sure if it may be a software bug or if I'm misremembering, but there use to be a way where you could hold ALT and drag a report from one template to another. I have my default report and then I created a template with added graphical
Have I been doing Alignments wrong all these years ??
I have been using CMM Manager for 14 years.... and I have been doing my alignments in this order: Level ---- Origin ----- Align (without setting to origin) then I would sync CAD Today I have had some time, and so I was surfing around on the Community
Howto define Datum?
Hey guys, maybe a really stupid question but how can I define a measured plane as Datum (e.g. "A").. Is there a Command for this or should I simply set the Element Caption to "A"? Thank you!
Simple variable creation
Can someone show me how to create 6 simple variables for Y (length 1, length 2 length 3, etc.) that can be created by an operator when starting the program? I understand how to recall these during the program(I think), but not how to create the prompt
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
Profile of a surface
I have a profile of a surface call out from Datum-B plane to Datum-A plane, the two planes are perpendicular to one another. The measured dimension is giving me a crazy number. Tolerance is bilateral .0078, but it is saying deviation of -1.39933 I don't
Perpendicularity with two Datums
I see you have to specify one Datum, but what if Customer wants the Perpendicularity regarding two Datums (AB).. Evaluate for each Datum?
Align a curved part
What would be the best way to align this curved part? I have a series of 5 different parts all with the same type of curve. The sides are at an angle as well.
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
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