Can the Point/Path locks be disabled?
Is there a way to disable the lock points/path function? We have found that this causes more issues than it solves for us and it would be awesome if it could be disabled.
Remoing Point from Hole Pattern
Hello All, We run a lot of prototypes and when checking first off pieces sometimes a hole can be missed during programming. Can this hole be skipped in the program under Hole Pattern? If we ignore while running, it skips the rest of the pattern. I have
Runout into variable?
Hi! Is it possible to load the result from a runout evaluation into a variable? Thanks,
Multiple True positions to slot feature
We are having some issues interpreting these true position call outs on the slot. What would be the best way to apply the difference in tolerance from the width to the length? (i.e. separate the lines from arcs?) How would you apply Datum-B to the width
How to properly use our Star Stylus
All of our Probe Assemblies use 3P, 6P, and Disc Probes. We are trying to find the runout (not total runout) of a feature, but every time we change tips (Probe assembly gets a 90 degree angle), I am starting to believe there are some mechanical kinks
export data to MS Excel
is an easy way to add a function that would "save as" the spreadsheet after a selected group of cells were filled out and then clear the data out of the original excel file? currently i have to manually do this after my program is complete and would like
Offline evaluation
Hello, I was wondering if there was a way to perform the evaluation of a part offline. Let me explain: 1- I programmed only the probing part. 2- I launch the automatic measurement on the part. 3- I make a recording and I close the program. 4- I finish
SERVICE OR ANY Manual for MAG-3
Anyone has or know where I can get a service manual for MAG-3, please. any info would be great please. thank you
DDE output to existing Excel worksheet
We have master blank worksheets for all of our parts with balloon numbers and all related dimensional info, once we enter the measured dimension, it will show "pass" or "fail". Up to now, we print the report from CMM Manager and manually type in the results
Companion Monitoring App
Literature states this is still coming soon, but is available for download, Before I get 3rd party IT involved is this app functional? I want to set it up on 2 remote workstations on the shop floor to indicate the statuses of our 3 CMM's. This way they
Repick CAD Alignement
So, under the 'advanced' section in the 'Alignment' tab, we have been given the option to "CAD Alignment" which lets us pick point on the Model, and touch them physically with the probe. My question is, after CAD aligning the Part, is there a way to "repick"
Subtracting MMC bonus from results
Hey guys, I have a question about bonus tolerance on true positions. Currently when reporting a true position with mmc the bonus is added to the tolerance value and not subtracted from the actual result. I have a customer that would rather the
Setting approach and retract distance
I've set my machine default approach and retract distance to 1mm (shown below). However, when I start a new program, it reverts back to 0.5mm for all measurements. I know I can change it again after the fact globally under "Program settings" in my program
How to use an Ellipsoidal surface as the Primary datum?
I have a part that uses an ellipsoidal surface as the primary datum (-A-), a center plane as the secondary datum (-B-), and a curved surface as the tertiary datum (-C-). I am having trouble figuring out how to properly align this part on the CMM. FYI:
Max inscribed vs Least squares
Hi All, I'm doing some investigative programming. I'm measuring a machined 30mm (-0/+.021mm) bore as a cylinder twice in my program using the same amount of points each, once using the Least squares algorithm, and once using the max inscribed algorithm,
Probing with star probe
I was just wondering if it is possible to measure e.g. a big diameter with a star probe switching between the single tips within one feature Taking single points with different tips is a way, but that would be very comfortable.
Star Probe Tip Changes - Have to be at the ceiling?
We occasionally get parts with a fairly busy ID of lands and grooves, which will use star probes. Whenever a tip change is required, the head will move towards the center and retract all the way out of the part to execute the change, even when the tip
Update reference tip
We are new users of CMM manager and so far it is excellent! We just ran into an issue where we have our probe assembly setup with a reference tip calibrated and have been using it successfully but had to add an extension in between the PAA1 module and
Alignment/Threads
How would you align a round part with threads, also what's the most accurate way to check threads? I have a Wenzel LH 1210 CMM
calibration loop?
so i've always been told that when calibrating, you want it to check at .0003 (inch) or better. and if it doesn't, rerun the calibration and see if it gets better. my question is, is there a way to make the calibration sequence loop and keep rerunning
Batch inspections
I am in the process of starting to make final inspection programs for several hundred parts that we make. 99% of which we do not have CAD Drawings for. A majority of the parts fall into 6 categories, and we inspect 10 parts or 10% each time. So I am looking
Using VB Script
Hi, so in context to using VB Script to bypass manual alignment, we have come into a scenario where we would like to use the same script to bypass half of the program, without confusing any of the QC inspectors, so here's the situation: We have one part
Can I close an excel file after DDE using vb script or other means?
When I do a DDE dump, the excel file stays open in the background. Is there a way to close said file using vb script? if not vb script, is there something else I can do? We sometimes need to access the DDE file on another computer and its "read-only"
.SAT and .STEP files, are these supported in 2021?
We have been able to open them in previous versions but with 2021 they aren't opening. Is there a plugin or some such that we need to install to import these file types?
Circularity
I am wondering how to interpret some results that I have. Both the bore and the OD are out of round. I was very surprised though when it showed over .020". I had the next one report out the form deviation for each feature. My question is, with the results
Re-measure when out of tolerance
Is there a way to re-measure an out of tolerance feature within a loop? The tolerance is a constructed feature and the issue I'm having is with debris on the part. I'm sure this is very vague but it seems that I would have to use vb script but not sure.
Look to update my cmm manager to 2021
Hi Guys I seen that the 2021 version of cmm manager is out. I have a OLD NIKON LICENSE SYSTEM. Would I need to get a new license to update the software and if so where do I get the quote from and where would I get the update from? Thank you for your
Circular Paths
I am running a Mitutoyo Apex Bright-710. I have Circular Paths enabled in Path Creation Preferences, but all generated paths at linear. Is this a machine limitation, or is there some setting of which I am unaware?
Graphical report
Hello, I need help. I'm trying to make a graphical report. I want to use the dimensional menu but when I make a new graphical report the dimension tab is grayed out and I can't use it. Can someone point me in the right direction. Thank you.
Batch run
Is there some example or explanation on how to measure several parts as batch? By trying the machine won't move by the offset, the first part will be measured e.g. 3 times in a row.
MEASURE THE MAX DISTANCE BETWEEN TO CYLINDERS
Can this be added to the software. Right now the software only let you do max distance between two circle or a circle and a cylinder
ISO tolerancing
Hi is there some option to have ISO tolerances in reporting? Many people asking for that to be quicker in reporting. Thx in advance
Features Database
Anyone else having trouble 'Renaming' a feature from the Feature Database?
File Types
Below are two snips of the same part model. One was imported as a Solidworks part file, the other as IGES. The soldiworks file imported with a bunch of lines around the two counter-bored holes, but the IGES has only a few excess lines. Why is that? Will
Need password for Machine setup.
Hey guys, Have a part which just barely fits within the Z range of our Brown & Sharp Mistral CMM. I get the part set up, import the CAD model, drop it to the table and center it, do my CAD alignment, and proceed to do a manual alignment. After manual
Initial CAD alignment in CMM-Manager 2021
I just updated to the new version and uploaded a CAD model (3D mouse works beautifully btw, thank you!) under the Import/Export tab. Typically when I am selecting CAD features to make my alignment (after orienting the blue X,Y,Z, correctly, but before
Script Variables
Using 'Set Variables' to construct a Point numerically. Assigning values to Variables inside a VB Script. Are the variables Case sensitive?
Surface Profile Tolerancing
I am working on a part (with CAD) that requires a one sided surface profile callout. The requirement is a Surface Profile of .030" to Datum A (Bottom Plane). I am not able to share the print, but it requires the profile to be only to the material side
Construction Issue - Intersect Failure
Offline Programming: I am trying to do a basic Point construction from Line-Circle Intersect. They clearly intersect in the CAD. They are on the same planar surface. I even made certain that the orient plane vectors were identical. Can anyone offer an
"Drop to CAD" Explained
I have a fairly complex small plastic component part, with a lot of features that are Non-normal (distance between sets of points). I wanted the Points in this format to easily use them as a Cloud. Our Design Engineer determined these points XYZ coordinates.
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