Using a TM25-20 to use a SP25 and a TP20 on the same machine
I am trying to set up 2 different racks so that an LK Altera can utilize multiple TP20 probes(MCR20 rack) while also being able to swap over to the SM25-2 scanning module(FCR25-L rack). To do this, I am using a TM25-20 which is an adapter attached to
calibrating star probe 0.5mm x 10mm
Hello everyone! I am trying to calibrate a star probe assembly 0.5mm x 10mm When i try to calibrate, the head is too close to the sphere to the point that the module touches it. Is there a special setting of calibration for very short assembly like this
Concentricity - How are the calculations done?
I'm inspecting a manifold with a custom bore. See screen shot below from the machining program. There's a concentricity callout for the deep bore (brown) called back to the small pilot (yellow). The tolerance is 0.05mm and we were getting numbers around
Default file types
Is there a way to set default file types for images and CAD files? I primarily use .jpg and .step files and it's a minor nuisance to have to always change the file type dropdown.
Get Program Directory
With VB, is it possible to get the directory or path that a program is run out of? I'm trying to read text files that are in the same folder. I'm currently using the BrowseForFolder method, but it's cumbersome to browse for the folder every time the program
adding a fixture as furniture in a full program?
Hello all. I was just curious on an answer if there would be any issue adding furniture (of a fixture that isn't made yet) Here is a picture. the red is going to be the fixture. I have points on the bottom of the zig zag area. However, I have already
Parallelism of a Disc
I will state this issue as plainly as I can. I am measuring a the surface (Disc Face) closest to the OD that is parallel relative to another surface (Datum-A) which is about the ID. [//|.06mm|A] is the tolerance with the length set to the OD of the face
Leave feature type window open
Hi all, Is there a way to leave a feature type active while you go through offline and select features. For example the 3D CAD. Can that be left active so you do not have to click on it each you want a plane and then a cylinder and then a plane again.
Alignment Question
How would you suggest setting up the alignment for this part? Particularly the B-C Datum.
Cad Help
I am programming a part with a CAD model. Does anyone have a suggestion for selecting a hole pattern, on a cylinder? Using the hole pattern feature on the CAD teach tab, I can select holes on a flat surface, not cylindrical. Of course I can and will select
Crash
Does simulation tell you if you had any crashes after you run the program in simulation or do you just have to watch it close?
Datum Shift
I am looking to get some clarification on how Cmm Manager calculates datum shifts. When using Cmm Manager to report the position of a feature, and a datum feature at MMC is used in the report, the datum shift appears to be treated as a bonus and is added
Update all paths
Hi, I changed a Probe in the middle of a Programm and it runs but it seems the path of the following Elements won't get updated. I can open the Elements and Recreate the Paths but is there a possibility to update all Paths at once? Thank you!
Bubble drawing software - What plays well with CMM-Manager?
I am on the hunt for a program with will let us automate drawing bubbles plays well with and talks to CMM-Manager. Is anyone away of such a program? Thank you
edit get tip
HI, so in the program I selected tip, now I changed my mind and want it to be a different tip. I can always insert another, but I want to change the current get tip command, when I open the get tip everything is locked. Is there a way to edit the current
Measuring distance between two features
Hello, I'm wondering if there is an easier way to measure the distance between two features. I have a part (attached below) that has a dimension, .100+-.003 all around. I know I can do the distance between for each side and each fillet, but that would
Features names and autolevel
Hi, new to this. I program all day in other softwares and trying to help a company out in the evening doing CMM-Manager. I have questions. Can features be renamed? If so how? I have right clicked on them, I have hit F2. Nothing. Second question, back
Is there Game Controller Support?
There is a "TestGameJoystick.exe" in "C:\Program Files\QxSoft\CMM-Manager 2022\Driver" Folder.. Just plugged a XBOX 360 Controller and it is recognized by this Utility, but I cannot find any Reference in CMM-Manager..
Build Cylinder from Circles
Hi, we have a part with a interrupted Cylinder. In MCOSMOS I would measure one upper and one lower Circle and build a Cylinder out of it. Is this also possible with CMM-Manager or how would you do it in CMM-Manager?
Report Header
how do i set the default report inspector/company? every time i change it. It doesnt save for next time.
Live reporting question
Is there a way to change the tolerance for live reporting? I am measuring a curved surface part that is bowed past the tolerance range of .5mm. When I measure points the system is trying to throw the points onto other surfaces that may be closer to the
Constructing a point from an intersection of a cylinder and a plane
How can I construct an intersection point from a cylinder and a plane?
Can CMM Manager modify imported CAD models, physically?
Hello, Just curious- does the CMM Manager software offer any type of 3D CAD modeling/modding/manipulation features or optional extentions ? We have a part that we intentionally machine oversized until the final process. The CAD model I am referencing
Data Export based on new feature label update.
Hi there, I'm curious if anyone has worked in depth the new feature labels and exporting the report as such. I have two very large programs that I carefully labeled each report item as a balloon number. The first program measures the top of the part.
Scanning questions
Is there a way to change the direction of a scan? Normally in this case, if my "arc" is segmented, so I choose "full circle" and adjust the range to measure the area I need. When I do this with a scan it wants to go in an undesirable direction. When I
Construct Circle from 3 Circles (where one is Center)
Customer wants the Radius from the Bolt Circle. Is there no possibility to create the Bolt Circle from the marked Elements? Thank you!
mirror a program in car position
im measuring a gage with a rh/lh on a common base, and when i mirror the program about the zx plane in this case as y is up and down in the fixture position on the machine, it obiously mirrors everything under the table. when i do this it makes everything
Max/min on Graphical Report idea/question
This is either a suggestion or question, but I noticed for our CMM programs we have issue with showing the max/min on the "Mygraph" under graphical reports. There doesn't seem to be a way to add a leader line to the max/min and so sometimes it is incredibly
Measuring Angles
Version - CMM Manager 2022 Hello everyone, New to CMM's / CMM Manager. I just have a few questions regarding measuring angles. 1. If I create a diameter is there a way to add a visible reference crosshair X / Y? Once it is created can angles be measured
Graphical Report out-of-sync
I've noticed that periodically the graphical report will get out-of-sync with the cad, where the features are "floating" in space. (See attached screenshot) In this instance you can see the program indicates that the cad is in-sync, and the graphical
knuckle calibration A90,B180 for measuring under a part
I was wondering if anyone had a lead on a good writeup for knuckles in UCC server with a 90 degree angle. building it is easy, however I'm struggling with setting up a calibration sphere not vertical to the table. calibrating A0B0 goes well but i'm struggling
DCC Measure, get actual CMM Position
I'd like for example measure a Circle with DCC, but I don't want to type the Coordinates of the Center Point cause I already moved the Probe to the Center Point.. I'm missing a Button for getting the Coordinates like there is one in Mitutoyo MCOSMOS.
SP25 scanning speed
I came across this video the other day and was amazed how fast the machine was scanning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKKWpmvRg2s I don't know if it's bad practice to scan this fast, but I was going to try some experiments to see how the speed would
Save CAD with points
Is it possible to save the CAD with points taken in the program into a stp or iges file? I am needing to duplicate a program from CMM-M to Calypso. If nothing else save the CAD from CMM-M into a stp or iges file.
What is Auto Feature (2D & 3D) for and why it is greyed out?
I'm running the trial but cannot click this feature and cannot find a description anywhere.. Thanks for help..
Select many holes all at once?
Is there a way to check all of the holes on face by selecting them at once all or by selecting all of the holes of a certain size that intersects a surface? Say something like 300 holes on a face that is not a pattern. Do we really need to manually select
Measuring small tight geometry
What I mean is getting into grooves to measure the top and bottom (width) or max diameter when the groove is not significantly wider than the probe you are trying to use.... I had a part today that had a 4.25" Ø ID groove, that looked like I could measure
USING A STAR PROBE ON A MANUAL CMM
I have a Mitutoyo Manual CMM with CMM Manager installed. I have been able to set up a star probe assembly. We are planning measure a large INSIDE diameter of a GROOVE (about 26 inches). We seemed to have set-up the probe correctly - however when we measure
composite position with a complex surface as the primary datum
I have a drawing that calls out for a composite of 8 diameters to ABC (PLTZF) AND AB (FRTZF) however my datum A is constructed of target points that do not form a perpendicular plane to any other datum. is this even possible to report in CMM manager?
CAD teach points
Hello! I am trying to program offline and I need to make 4 individual offline points and best-fit a plane from those points, but there is no option for CAD teach points, only 2D, 3D, and slot teach. Is there another way I can do this? Thanks!
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