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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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?
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
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?
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
Editing group of identical CAD measured features at once?
Is it possible to edit a group of CAD measured features at once. For example say I have 100 identical cone measures I have programed but realize it may measure better with the boundaries spread between the two levels it takes points at. Usually something
Profile scan of an asymmetric feature
Does anyone know how to profile scan of an asymmetric feature? What I am trying to do is measure outside profiles of a feature from the granite up, in a straight line. NOTE: This is without a CAD model. For reverse engineering. Unfortunately I cannot
UCC Server/TCR Rack
This is not really a CMM Manager question but I am going to throw it out there anway. Ph20MT with TCR rack. When picking up the sensors, sometime it will stall out on the exit. It looks like it is not really picking anything up, but just trying to move
Editing features
Is there any way to edit this after the fact? I have a program that was entirely created in manual mode, unintentionally.
Shortcuts
Is there a way to get a report of all the keyboard shortcuts? Ive looked in the help files but the newer version doesn't match what is shown here.
Fixture gages and batch run
I have a fixture with 10 nested parts. I setup the run by doing the coordinate on the first part then y axis offset. Asking the group before I send a helpdesk but…. How are you making sure the gage is running true to the machine. My thoughts are to use
Using Multiple Probes on a Manual CMM
Hello, We are running CMM Manager Manual LT version 3.3.2.2014 (2013-0829) We have a manual Mitutoyo BH706 CMM with a Renishaw MIP head, and few different styli combinations. Most of the parts we run typically only need one size stylus, but a particular
Where to begin
I'm just preparing to purchase and begin using CMM Manager on a Mitutoyo Crysta Apex 574 that will have a PH20 head. I have run existing programs using MCOSMOS previously, but I have never written programs. Are there quality tutorials/textbooks for a
UCC Server Guardian
Does anyone know how to enable Messaging Service in UCC Server? This is the message I get when opening Guardian.
Composite Position results
Another composite position question, sorry john.peterson. I'm getting some unexpected results and I'm not sure if it's me, or how CMM-M handles composites. I have a standard positional callout for a pattern of three holes called to datums ABC, that pattern
Filters with Scanning in 2D/3D
Is it correct that it is not possible to have filters activated when scanning eg a cylinder? For circles it's okay and for planes it's possible too...
Saving as an older version
Is it possible for me to write a program in CMM Manager 2022 and save it as an older version like 2021?
Filling in blank cells in the report
Hello everyone! We have a customer based on the medical field and we currently have a NCR document right now about not filling in blank cells on the report page. Basically a blank cell in medical industry report means missing data. So is there a way or
How to control Approach vectors?
I have a part with a cylinder coming out from the side. CMM Manager keeps trying to approach from the side where the main body interferes. How to I force it to come at it from the open end of the cylinder? Is there a "Toggle Bias direction" somewhere?
How can we replace the current inspection report header?
How can we replace the stock header on inspection reports? We would like to add our company info and logo. We just retrofitted out machine so I don't need to update any old inspection reports. Thank you
True Position vs Bilateral True Position
I have a part that I get some pretty large differences (.010 vs .002) between True Position and Bilateral True Position. I am hoping someone can guide me as to which I should use. Attached is a print similar to what I am working with. Any input is a
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