Fixture Reference Frame checked on by itself
We have an issue where the fixture reference frame check box gets checked on all by itself. This is a real problem when we run and it wants to move to somewhere unexpectedly. We have broken several tips over time because of this. Has anyone else had this
Flatness/parallelism
Hello, I am still surprised by a measurement result. It concerns flatness and parallelism. I do not find it normal to have a parallelism defect on a plane which is lower than its flatness value.
Just a basic question.
I pickup the part. Level, align and origin a simple plane and circle. Go back to the program with the next feature at X 0 and Y0 and the feature keeps moving. Firstly I would like to lock the feature but everytime I go back to the feature it has
Error
I am having issues with my Nikon Altera machine. In the past I have had issues with this first message "connection reset by peers" which was fixed by adjusting some ethernet and USB settings on the computer. Now it is happening again and giving a me an
True position of a cylinder
Hello, I have a measurement result that does not seem correct on true position of a cylinder ("D4.1"). CMM Manager indicates a "Y" defect which seems too important to be true unless the cylinder is not perpendicular, which is not the case and on the
Measuring a segment
Hello All I am trying to measure a segment to confirm the arc (OD and ID). It takes 32 segments to make a circle (I am only working with 1/32 of a circle). I am working with a DXF file. How would I go about confirming the arc is correct with such little
Cannot unlock points
I am having an issue with the "lock points" check box, being greyed out, and not allowing me to un-select it. Anyone have any pointers? For now I will just delete the feature and re-measure it. This is the second time recently that I have run into this.
ADDING FEATURES TO REPORT AFTER PROGRAM IS RUN
I have run the program. I now need to add a dimension I forgot. I don't understand why when I need to add a dimension to a report, pull up Teach Mode, add the dimension, and regenerate the report, the dimension generates at the very bottom of the report
Dragging multiple features into bilateral position
If you drag multiple features into bilateral position reporting, only the first is bilateral. The rest become regular "position". ver. Manager 2021
Recent CAD Files menu issue
I've been having some odd behavior with "Recent CAD Files" dropdown. I can still import fine, it's just the Recents I'm seeing this with.
VB Script Reading Text File with UTF-8 BOM Encoding
It was brought to our attention that reading the contents of a text file via VB Script (as described here - VB Script - Read and Write Text file using an Array (qxcmm.com)) will be problematic if the text file encoding is UTF-8 BOM. This BOM encoding
how do you change search distance?
i feel like i've changed this setting before. but i'm trying it now, and everything is grayed out. what am i doing wrong?
Batch Run - Single part batch not working properly
We have recently been having issues running single part batch runs. It will run 1-3 parts just fine, but then the alignment shifts and will not continue after that. We then have to close and re-open the program and try again. This does not happen to
Flip Part Over
I have a 2 sided part. All my datums are on side A. I align my part normally using the datum structure. I want to flip my part over on the CMM table mid program, then remeasure some repeatable features just like Leap Frog works, except I want the CMM
VECTOR DIFFERNCE
so when im measuring as points and im showing the xyz and the t value im getting hung up on the fact that my t value is well within my tol of +/-.05mm but the axis location of the point shows off in the less than primary axis of the point. so if im taking
Multiple features, true position
When reporting multiple cylinders for true position, I select "from bottom" or "from top", but when I look at the individual reported items, those selections are only made on the first item, the rest are back to "feature". It took me quite a while to
Running Program Issues
I know I'm not going to be able to provide all of the details but the simplified version is that I have a program I have ran multiple times over the past couple of weeks and it has ran fine and then I go to run another set of parts and it doesn't go to
CAD alignment offline
typically when i perform a CAD alignment offline I would get 0 deviation since I'm not connected to the machine. however i have started a position at another company that has an older version of CMM manager from 2015 and i get large deviations even in
ERROR MESSAGE: INCORRECT ARGUMENTS
Created a program. Worked fine for a few runs. Then all the sudden popped an error message. "SYSTEM ERROR 23904: -NAN(IND), INCORRECT ARGUMENTS." Any ideas?
Conflicting program setting max values with cmm-manager and uccserver
Good morning, I’ve been having a conflict with my max values when I first start the machine up and home versus after I disconnect and reconnect cmm manager to the machine and uccserver. When I first turn on the cmm, launch cmm manager and uccserver
Alignment issue after programming offline
This is our first attempt at making a program offline and then attempting to run it once we receive the part from the shop floor. No matter what we've done so far, we can't seem to get the program to line up with our CAD Model. We're hoping that we can
made a program in manual mode wanted dcc
I wrote a program in manual (teach) mode because i have no CAD and only a blueprint and a part. I would expect there to be a dcc function? I went into run mode and instead of doing it automatically it asked for me to take all the hits. I don't understand
Manual Retract Distance
Please help, I'm having to measure parts manually and for the love of God I can't find where to change the manual retract distance. When I probe holes the probe crashes because the retract distance is too much. I'm new to
cant change probe files or angles
hello all. I'm new to CMM manager and have been trying to edit a probe file to have A90 B0 but for the life of me it wont change. Even if I make a separate probe build it wont calibrate the new angle. I think it may be because I'm not connected to the
Internal Calculation Error
Saw an unresolved post on the old forum about getting this error from 2017. I get it when I try to construct a midplane from 2 circular planes that share a common center. The strange thing is that I am able to create the midplane from two circular planes
True Position
Morning guys!! I have a Basic 3 Hole flange I'm trying to find the true position of a hole. I'm not sure I'm imputing the features correctly to get the position. Can someone shoot me a trouble shoot for Cmm Manager 3.10. with PH10M. on a Zeiss Eclipse.
Operation paths hanging around too long?
Has anyone else had the issue of paths "sticking" on the screen too long, leaving your display dirty? As in this: You program line 15 and move on. As your programming line 16 and beyond, the green path lines and red transition points from line 15 just
Import problem
I am suddenly having issues importing Solidworks models. This seat of 2021 has the Solidworks add on. So far I have un-installed and re-installed the cad converter, with no success. I just keep getting the following message: Any input would be appreciated.
Keyboard shortcuts
I am having trouble with keyboard shortcuts. The issue is, my shortcuts intermittently disappear. When I go to check, they are just not there in the customize menu. Is there a way to keep this from happening? CMM-M 2020.
Gear inspection
i have some doubts in gear inspection while we are measuring the gear spacing /run out check it is getting measured but it doesnt gets reported after the completing the program can i know why this happened
LK CMM Transport/bracing questions, manuals?
Does anyone have Information about the LK Microvector G80 series? I bought a couple of these and need to make braces for transport. I was hoping to come across a manual online but can't find anything at all. A set of dimensions would be ideal, currently
CMM-M 3.9SP2 - X and Y movement restricted to X=250 & Y200
Sirs, We are using CMM-M 3.9 SP2 on Nikon VMZ-R4540. Suddenly it has been observed that the machine is not moving beyond X=250 and Y=200. However this issue not been observed when We use CMM-M 3.8 or Nikon AutoMeasure on same machine We have checked all
Curve Length Measurement
Hi All, Is there any way to find out the curve Length of any curve scanned using Edge Curve option. Thanks in Advance.
Vision tool rotation on batch runs
I'm running a small, circular spacer part on a VMA-2520 (no probe) and having difficulty successfully running the parts in a batch. As more parts are completed in a batch run the vision tools of various captures seem to be picking up rotation and not
Tip calibration problem
When attempting to calibrate any tips that have an "A" rotation, the probe is not lined up correctly with the calibration sphere. I have tried several things from setting up the Machine Volume and Table to creating a new calibration sphere. Nothing
Timeout error connecting to UCC Server?
I keep getting this error message when i startup CMM manager. I've tried opening up the timeout interval like it suggests with no affect. I cant run any programs because it wont pull in any data in regards to probe assemblies or tips. I've tried opening
Path creation
We recently updated our Zeiss to 12.0.1.8123. When the path is created the start point is furthest from the last move point. Is there a setting that creates the start point of the path to the nearest previous move point?
Can multiple probe assemblies be used inn one program?
When adding a command to get probe assembly into my program, CMM Manager finds conflict with this. When simulated, it just continues with the probe used at the start of the program. This happens when executing also. V 3.6.1.4184 TP200B with SCR25 probe
Evaluating Position to only one Datum
My part is DCC-aligned to Datums A, B & C (plane, circle, circle). My print calls for Position of a diameter to Datum A and B (no modifiers) within .050mm, so I want to leave out Datum C. When reporting Position I have two options, use current reference
LK CMM Controller Error
Has anyone encountered "error code 10054: WSAECONNRESET: Connection reset by peer"? This is a Nikon CMM with an LK Controller. Last week we had a power outage, and the error started after that. Since then the machine has also "locked up" after sitting
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