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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,
Looking for reviews to replace Zeiss with another brand CMM with CMM Manager
Looking for reviews of different CMM's. For software we are looking at switching to CMM Manager, which another location uses. Accuracy only needs to be equivalent to the 4.2+L/200 um of our Eclipse for all. Due to space limitations we are limited to a
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.
CMM Probe Taking Random Points
Hello, i am seeing an issue that is quite random and curious if anyone else has had issues like this in the past. The machine I am running is a Mitutoyo 1220 with a PH9A probe head. The issue is for instance when CAD measuring a circle or a cylinder the
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
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.
DDE File Creation on New Job
I'm still very new to this DDE reporting. I just figured out how to make it work and put results where I want them. Is there a way to have it create a new Excel file for each new job? Right now I've been saving all the standard reports to a folder, appending
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
Feature selection
Is there an way to select a feature on the screen and have it highlighted in the feature list? I thought I read somewhere this was added? If it's not available, it would be a great option.
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.
Visual GD&T lessons
I ran into this YouTube channel today - GD&T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - YouTube Definitely worth a watch. This guy took some time to visualize many aspects of GD&T.
Reference Sphere
I need to know how to change which reference sphere is associated with the reference tip. I am sending out our spheres one at a time for calibration, which leads me to installing our spare. I have added a new sphere, found the new sphere and even calibrated
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
Advanced alignments / Cloud-to-CAD alignment
I'll preface this by saying that 95% of our parts are machined and have nice, orthogonal faces. The past few days I've been getting parts that have no flat surfaces. They are essentially a contoured ridgeline, that will become a fixture for an internal
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"
How to find distance between two circle perimeters
I'm having trouble with either creating the right features to evaluate, or using the correct method to evaluate the distance of the two circle diameter features shown below. To clarify, I'm not looking for the "center-to-center" because these share a
.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?
Points indicator
I just updated to 2021. The first program I run, the points indicator window is blank while the program is running. The feature type doesn't seem to matter. Has anyone else run into this? This is a program that has been in use since 2016 or so.
Companion Monitoring App
I have seen that there is a new 2021 version of the CMM that is out. I see that it also comes with a Monitoring app. What are the thoughts out there on this? How did the download process look like, and where can the app be found? Also, is it useful, does
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?
Windows 11
Windows 11 testing has gone well so far. See our KB article here - Windows 11 (qxcmm.com)
Perpendicularity Tolerance issue
Hello all! I wish to measure a controlled feature plane relative to a datum axis or datum plane, but in 2D only. CMM Manager 3.9/ 3.10 allows only for 3D. I’m attempting program correlation with cameo, but can’t correlate because the 3D option is active,
what is the lowest tolerance this machine can hold
Hi guys Can this machine repeat up to .00005?
Upgrading PC
This is sort of an open question, because I suspect that there is more to it than I am aware. If I either upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10, or just get a new PC with Win 10, Beyond installing CMM-M, is there anything else needs to be done? It will be running
Run From Selected
It would be helpful to have a 'Run from Selected Operation' command in the Run Menu. Example: A path problem(clamp) is identified during first run of program. Move is added to avoid interference. Rather than having to restart, or select remaining step
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.
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.
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
Beta 2021 coming this week
We'll be releasing Beta version for 2021 this week, with the official 2021 release to follow. If you'd like to participate in Beta, please register here - https://zc.vg/sf/CewCx CMM-Manager 2021
Circular Plane Range Adjusment
It would be profoundly helpful if we could adjust the Start and End angles of the range numerically, as with circles. Trying to drag the beginning/end bars around a narrow flange is rather time consuming, when it can be done.
Probe Assembly Station Calibration
We have a Renishaw MCR20 Assembly Station mounted on to our CMM table. If I ever wanted to adjust the station, maybe put it in a different location on the physical table, how would I properly execute that? I have done it before, but after calibrating
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
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