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
Single Reports - Multiple Parts in Loop
I have created a loop (not batch run) that is running 10 individual parts. The results are calculated inside the loop. My results are created in one report. Is there a way to create multiple reports, individual for each part?
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
Probe calibration question
My tip calibration Deviation is high, around .0015", is this normal or should this be lower. Also, I have checked the diameter of several ring gages and they are always off around .0006". Any feedback or recommendations is appreciated. Thanks
Keep Layout when switching Language
Hi, seems Layout is tied to the Language.. Would it make sense to decouple Layout and Language? Thanks for considering!
Will 2023 version include ISO tolerance table?
Hi guys, will the upcoming version include ISO tolerancing to choose e.g. dia 6 h7 in the report? customers ask for this for a pretty long time.
Concentricity
OD Circle 1 BC Circle 11 When comparing the 2 features and even changing the origins why do the XA and YA values stay the same? For instance I want to know which way to move my BC diameter so it's concentric to my OD. With OD Circle 1 set as the origin
how to move an end point
how do I move a start and end point? if i dont like where it is because its to close to my part.
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
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Graphical Report without CAD
Is there a way to generate a graphical report for a simple line without CAD? I want it to look something like this, only a straight line. The problem I have is that this seems to be ONLY generated by clicking on the "Report Cloud to Curve" button, which
4-Way Stylus Centre Probe Building
Attempting to build a probe utilizing a 4-way stylus centre (3 30 mm long styli at 120 degrees apart along x & y, z- will not get a stylus). Can I treat this as a disk probe when building, or is there a proper procedure for this style of centre? Any advice
Put user name into report header info
I want to put our CMM# info on the user name box. So that way we have an additional traceability on which CMM we inspected our random parts. We currently have 3 CMMs (CMM1, CMM2, CMM3) I checked at the global report settings at preferences and theres
RTP20 pole issues
I run a program with the RTP20 probe at a 90 degree angle. In the program it changes to another angle using the "Get tip" feature. I ran the program 4 times without a problem, when I tried a 5th time the probe release arm misses the pole completely, subsequently
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.
CMM Manager with Manual Machine
We recently just got a retro-fitted TESA micro-hite 3D. Does anyone have any experience with this modification and can point us in the right direction on how to use it? Or have any helpful pointers? Thanks
POSITION BASICS AUTO POPULATE
When entering true position basics in the main windows, what if it were to auto update the basics located in the feature report tab after you enter your actual basics after you hit apply? Thoughts????
Combining multiple reports for PPAP submission to AIAG form
What are options for combining multiple parts into an AIAG PPAP submission? We currently have a "homegrown" software that has us manually enter the data line by line. Does anyone have excel examples or something similar that would be able to combine,
new to cmm...basic help
I will go ahead and apologize in advance. I am brand new to EVERYTHING CMM. I took the 3 day basic training but it was just to much information for someome who has never seen a CMM. Apart from turning on the machine and homing it, I know nothing. i just
Linking between holes
We have many parts with over 100 holes and for some reason linking between them does not always happen correctly. We are fairly new to CMM manager but can't seem to figure out why this happens. Another issue that also came up was the path wanting to stay
Radius in Z
Newish to CMM programming, we have ph20 head and CMM manager 2022 software. So there will be times where I have a radius that needs to be checked. For some reason I struggle to find good ways of checking the part. Like if the radius goes around a lathe
MBD/PMI
I know this is probably a silly question, but is there anything in CMM Manager for MBD/PMI integration? Can I import GD&T from my model somehow? If no, are there any plans to implement this at all in the future?
Updated PTB Certificate
We've obtained an updated PTB certification. You will find the legacy CMM-Manager PTB certificate along with the new 2023 certificate here - NIST Algorithm Test / PTB Certificate (qxcmm.com) More info about PTB here - Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
cmm manager program file size
is there a limit for program sizes? i made a program that was about 135,000 KB and cmm manager operates extremely slow. the problem doesnt seem to be stemming from my PC since i'm using less than half my CPU/MEMORY. anyone ever experience anything like
True Position of XY&Z
I've got a series of holes with carbide balls inserted in them. I need to measure the hole diameter, then take a hit on the apex of the ball to report position. The holes vary in location from nominal. How can I ensure I'm taking a hit on the highest
Possible to have multiple TCR20 racks?
Hello, As the title says, I was curious if it was possible to have multiple TCR20 racks so that we could have up to 12 probes available for usage without having to replace the current 6 that we have. Thank you, Kaleb
HOT !!! Using imported cad planes for projection of measured features
Got a hot project I am starting in the morning If I pre-create several plane CAD features that I want to project measured lines and arcs to. How do I use these CAD planes to do that in CMM-Manager?
Free - LK Micro4 Horiz Arm CMM
UPDATE - Sold... to the lowest bidder... LOL. We salvaged what we could and sent this giant 14,000 lbs. hunk of granite to the local stone quarry. Anyone interested in a rather large CMM? We're moving to a new facility and would like to not bring this
Section Views
Having trouble creating a profile of a line. Only video I could locate. I can create the graph, but the tolerance band does not show up. Does anyone know of a video showing how section views are created? https://youtu.be/v1RuDBT-EAc
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