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
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
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?
Alignment issue
I'm having trouble aligning a part on the CMM, the part is round with a bolt hole pattern. I want to level on a flat surface, align on 2 of the bolt holes (the holes are not in a straight line with each other) and origin on the outside dia. Please help.
origin to arc/circle max distance?
Hi everyone! Is there a way to get a max dimension from center origin to the peak point of a circle/arc? I tried using max distance on "distance between" report button but it does not get the measurement from the drawing and gives an entirely different
Are you offering contract programming? (Offline with CAD)
Hi, we are going to have some complex parts in the future and maybe also too many to handle our selves.. So are you offering contract programming with CAD-Model, PDF Drawing and CMM-Manager Config supplied? Best Regards
Service Pack release dates
How do we know when service packs are released? Did a quick search in the community and couldn't find the answer. Thanks in advance
PC specification for offline work
Dear all, I wanted to ask if there are any PC specfications for CMM Manamger for offline programming. The customer is using a NEXIV System with CMM Manager and wants to use the offline version in order to create measurement programs without stoping the
reporting true position
When reporting TP from the datum ref frame, or datum features, the values do not change. I'm not sure what I'm doing incorrectly. Can anyone send me an example of how to use True Position from picked datum features, vs from the datum ref frame. Thanks,
Small diameter holes
I am having a hard time getting small diameter hole measurements. I am turning down the approach and back off parameters as low as they will go, and the probe will still crash into the other side of the whole as if I made no change. I have tried local
limit switch
I hit the limit switch in X. The machine seems to be locked. I turned it off restarted it, turned the air off, back on and nothing. any ideas how to fix it?
CAD Alignment
When you use you CAD alignment at the start of your program, the box at the bottom of CMM manager next to the joystick shows a green check, after a few lines it turns to the red X... should it stay green throughout the entire program?
Flatness over length
I have a plane that's 800mm long with a very tight flatness tolerance allowed, but the tolerance is only over 100mm. The callout is similar to this https://redlux.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/word-image-35.png Is there a way to report on this through
B wont show rotation
In the blue screen of cmm manager it will not show my B rotation. it shows the X and Y movement but after a little crash it wont show B. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Y Amplitude Error
I just started to run our CMM Manager after it has been sitting for a year and it has thrown a System Error 5000: Y_Amplit: TR_FG117,Y Amplitude Error a couple times already. I am still trying to find out what that means, and how to fix it. Any ideas
Machine boundaries
I keep getting a machine boundaries error when picking a hole to check, even though the machine table and volume clearly show there is room for the probe. The part is 3" off the table and near the middle?
Reference Tip
Hello everyone, i'm new at this software, i have a doubt about the refence tip, i know that you have to stablish it before calibrate the other probes, but i'm not sure if i'm doing something wrong or what, but everytime i close CMM manager and open it
How to add alignment into a program (manual machine)
I am currently writing a program for a part that has not been machined yet. I am going on vacation, and I would like the machinist to be able to put the part on the granite and just follow the steps in the program. First step being the alignment ( plane,
Two ref. frames
Can I use two different ref. frames on the same part? I have my ref. frame for datum A B and C, my print calls out for true positions from A B and C as well as D E and F. Do I need to have two separate set ups (programs) one using A B C and another using
"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
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
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
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 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)
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
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?
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
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