Best-Fit Alignments
Very recently our company has fallen under the eyes of a certain company under fire and are having to explain our use of "best-fit" alignments. I'm trying to gather a better understanding of Boeings definition of "production hardware" and was wondering
Min/Max Axis of a Circle or Cylinder
I am checking an aluminum ring about 9" dia. OD and 7.5" ID. It is from plate material and "relaxes" after removal from the machine. I think due to grain direction. Is there a way to get the Diameter AND axis of the minimum and maximum diameters (distance
B89, Ball Bar Routine
I am working on using a ball bar with the System > B89 Utilities > B89 Ball Bar routine. I have no problem using this in manual mode, but in the hopes of saving some time I want to use the DCC mode as well. The path that the machine makes when I use the
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
Change selected probe after program is written
I used probe 3 for my entire program, if I change the probe to another, will the program automatically compensate?
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
collision with machine boundaries
Hi I'm still new to everything cmm ...Why do I Keep getting a pop up " some points cannot be reached because of a collision with machine boundaries".... my part is no where near the edges, and I purposely hit the limit switches on X and Y to see exactly
CMM-Manager 3D Printed Training Parts
Purchase 3D printed demo / training parts here - CMM-Manager Sculpteo Gallery I suggest the Nylon PA12 Raw Polished (grey) finish See pictures of actual part below - the quality is much better than traditional FDM 3D printing. We use these almost exclusively
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.
Move part origin
How can I move the part X, Y, Z to the top of the part (See image) Thank you!
Move CAD ref frame
I ask a lot of questions and I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you all for the help you have given me. Now that we have that out of the way, how do I move a cad reference frame so it lines up with my part? (See pic)
Retract Distance
I need to change and save my retract in a small hole. Found something in DCC but I can't change it.
Different results between true position and bilateral true position for an oblong
Hello, I noticed that I wasn't getting a consistent value for the bilateral true position of an oblong. The 2 examples are made with the same reference frames. We can see that the Z position is the same in the 2 methods (0.022) but the bilateral true
Symmetry callout
I have a .1mm symmetry callout to datum C. "Datum C" is a flat edge of the part, the symmetry callouts are to a large slot in the center of the part and to 2 smaller slots. Using the Symmetry feature in CMM manager, how do I set it up? Hopefully I have
New to the world of CMM...
Hello, I've been a Quality Manager (more/less the entire quality department) at a small machine shop for almost 5 months now. Been learning the ins and outs of their whole operation, learning about dimensioning and tolerancing, and the various products.
homing out
machine was crashed last night and now cant figure out how to home it after powering up again
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?
Surface of a profile Issue
Hello, I have trouble measuring surface of a profile. Per drawing, there are 3 datums, which were measured and requires surface of a profile. However, it is not letting me select any items in the reporting feature. Please advise.
Construct Circle Tangent to 3 lines
What's the best way to construct a circle tangent to 3 lines?
Part deflection
I have a part that is thin (1mm) I create planes for each side, one datum & the opposite side to record the thickness. I keep getting small thickness readings even though with micrometers the parts are spot on. I put an indicator against the back surface
Circular Path
Is the below Tangent Paths the best movement strategy around a Boss? Isn't there an option available for a pure Circular Move? Use Tangent Paths Use of tangent (round-like) moves for circular features.
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
Differences between Bi-Lateral and True Position
I am asking this question because I know I will be asked this question. Between the True Position and Bilateral True Position windows there are some differences. 2 major differences are the lack of "Create New Reference Frame" option and the lack of Coordinate
CMM-Manager crashes when loading Program created with different Language
Hey guys, as I'm revising the German translation I have to switch language while programming.. And I had the case where I could not load a program created on one language. The CMM-Manager Application crashes when loading the Program. If I switch the language
Offline programming 2023 version
I'm trying to write a program offline in CMM Mgr 2023. Typically, with 2021 version, every program begins with "Program Summary", at the top, then I would select my probe and it would be entered below. That's not happening with the new version. What am
Applying MMC to a datum feature.
I am trying to report true position of a circle using another circle as the datum. I can apply MMC to the reported feature, but not to the datum circle? Am I missing something or is this not possible?
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"
Simulation Speed
I find myself frequently jumping back and forth to the Preferences>Simulate & Verify Tab to adjust the Simulate Speed settings, since sometimes it's too slow and at other times too fast and I can't quite visualize the Programmed Path. Simulate Speed During
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
Common Zone Line Profile Tolerance
Hey guys, I scanned 3 Profiles (2D).. Can you help me evaluate them according to the drawing? Thank you!
Get Tip defaults to the wrong tip that was programed
Hello all, I'm new to CMM programming and the QX software. When I create a program using my Tip Manager, all calibrated, and use a standard probe assembly and get tip for a 3mm tip it will default to a 1mm tip when I try to run the program. I have manually
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
CAD Import settings
How do I access them?
Axis Inner Limit Switch
Hello, we are having an issue with the Z Limit Switch on our CMM machine. We crashed the stylus into the part and it knocked the stylus off. It was not a hard crash, the stylus was inside of a bore about an 1/8" from the surface and the probe went the
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
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