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Evaluating projected Position
Hi there, I'd like to know the best way to evaluate a Position callout to a projected distance, as shown below with the red arrow.
Idea/Question: Identifying measured features, pts etc.. that aren't reported?
Is there a built in function in CMM-M that will identify any measurements in my program that aren't used for reporting or constructions? I know that once a program is completed I'll get a warning if I try and delete anything that has dependent operations.
Building Custom Stylus/Probe & Calibrating
Hi Team! Just recently purchased CMMM, Having trouble building a stylus with attachments, then qualify/validated the new stylus on a calibration sphere. Is there any easy tutorials on this? CMMM for dummies?
Displaying Symmetry Shift Graphically
I'm looking for a method to graphically display the "shift" in symmetry without a CAD model. Reporting symmetry only shows the deviation, and i need a way to convey the shift bias from one side to another to see which side is out.
Retrofit PC-DMIS CMM with CMM Manager
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any way to retrofit an old Starrett CMM with CMM Manager instead of the old PC-DMIS version that we have? It would need a new computer, server, controller, and possibly head for sure so I wasn't sure if it
Cad Teach V-Groove
How would this groove be programmed? I see that I could use Cad teach as a 3d cone, but when selecting the feature, It will only select either the top or bottom of the V. I suspect the problem is that the feature is not recognized as a cone because of
Portable Arm CAD Alignments
What have you found to be the best practice to align part reference frame to CAD when using a portable arm? I typically do not use CAD in my measurements but am shifting to having it in all measurement programs. I am interested in reporting CAD nominals
Measuring spheres accurately
When probing the BB's shown in the pictures (taking the features as a sphere to locate the x,y,z locations for each), I'm attacking it straight down using A0B0 and I'm noticing some sliding of the probe tip for each hit (cosine error?). I'm wondering
CMM Manager running on Windows 10
Hi, we are currently running CMM Manager 3.7 Sp2 on Windows 7 and would like to know if anyone has had any issues running this version on Windows 10 before we go ahead and do the install.
Max Inscribed vs Least Squares
Seems the default for the CMM-Manager is Least Squares for measuring diameters. Our supplier uses Max Inscribed. The 6061 T6 aluminum component being supplied has 2.500-7.000 inch+/-0.005 inner diameter with a depth of 0.200-0.300 inches +/-0.005. Our
Center of slot patterns relative to the part.
For manual CMMs: When creating a point in the center of a measured (by probe, 4-points) open slot, what determines the position of the point on the parallel axis of that slot? By definition that point could be anywhere on that slot's parallel axis, but
CMM-M 3.9SP2 - X and Y movement restricted to X=250 & Y200
Sirs, We are using CMM-M 3.9 SP2 on Nikon VMZ-R4540. Suddenly it has been observed that the machine is not moving beyond X=250 and Y=200. However this issue not been observed when We use CMM-M 3.8 or Nikon AutoMeasure on same machine We have checked all
intersection of a plane and a cylinder.
why can't we intersect a plane and a cylinder to make a line? so many times i've wanted to do this. but this isn't a thing that can be done.
PH20 Issues
Anybody else having problems measuring large diameter cylinders with PH20. It wants to crash into the part. Works fine with measuring inner diameters.
Any advice on measuring arcs of less than 180 degrees
We have always had issues measuring arcs less than 180 degrees. A particular part im measuring now calls out an arc with a 4” radius that’s less than 90 degrees. I can’t get our cmm to measure this feature consistently
Cloud to curve outlier removal
As far as I am aware the only way to remove outliers on a cloud to curve deviation is via a VB script or external script. The idea would be: - Best fit cloud to curve - Report 3D deviation for each point, and remove based on standard deviation - Optionally
GD&T surface profile
I’m measuring an ID scallop on an OD. How should I set my distribution bilateral equal, bilateral unequal, unilateral outside or unilateral inside?
Batch Edit Multiple Features - Global Edit
Implement a function that would allow you to select multiple coplanar features and edit specific items such as depth, DCC settings, Scan Settings, and possibly feature nominal and tolerance for reporting.
Installing 2020
I have run into a couple of issues installing 2020, just wanted to see if anyone had seen the same before contacting QX directly. When running the install.exe, it stops of the screen shown and does nothing until I finally cancel it. 2020 is installed,
Synching CAD
Good Morning All, I'm having an issue with my measured features showing next to my CAD instead of being Synched with it. Where do I start looking to troubleshoot? Thanks Guys!!
Curve Length Measurement
Hi All, Is there any way to find out the curve Length of any curve scanned using Edge Curve option. Thanks in Advance.
PROBE COMP ON OR OFF
I WAS READING SOMEWHERE ON HERE, THAT WHEN USING POINTS OR COULDS TO BUILD PLANES, CYLINDERS, OR OTHER STUFF, THAT PROBE COMP SHOULD BE OFF BECAUSE OF A COSINE ERROR. WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF WHEN TO HAVE COMP ON, VS OFF? I DON'T THINK I UNDERSTAND
Measurement of cylinders.
Hello, We regularly check (in manual mode) bent copper bars. Each item is similar but the shape is different each time. The dimensions and shapes (angles) are different. So we use a basic program in which we only modify the report part to match each product.
Disc Probes
I have been trying for some time now to successfully create and calibrate a disc tip using version 3.10. I have followed all directions that I can find and still have issues. The biggest issue is that when calibration cycle runs, the disc will eventually
Vision tool rotation on batch runs
I'm running a small, circular spacer part on a VMA-2520 (no probe) and having difficulty successfully running the parts in a batch. As more parts are completed in a batch run the vision tools of various captures seem to be picking up rotation and not
Parallel Planes
I originally wrote the program for this part in Modis. I defined this feature as a parallel plane and the position tolerance would control the form and perpendicularity. I don't see a similar feature in CMM Manager. Before I ask the engineers to modify
Manual programming hits doesn't register automatically
Earlier manual hits taken, used to get register automatically but suddenly not sure why it asks to press Spacebar key to register manual hits. Is it configuration change ?
Graphical analysis
How to analyze what would be the direction of 3D distance or ZX or XA, As previously I used hexagon it was having an opiton - Graphical analysis + Textual analysis, which turns to be very helpful in visually understanding what distance is actually being
Auto Probe Compensation
Has anyone dealt with this before? I am currently checking 2 similar parts, using .igs models. One part went smoothly, while running the second I get this message on any slot that I try to measure. If I select OK, it will continue measuring the other
Holding Plane at 45 degrees with a MCU Lite 2 controller?
Hey CMM guys question, got a part too long to setup on the table in plane (X,Y) but if I orient the part 45 degrees on the table I can program, but going at that angle and staying on plane while programming is difficult, is there a feature like like
Joystick speed controls
Software was recently updated to QX soft 2020 from CMM manager 3.4 i believe. Any since update. They can no longer us the speed toggle on the joystick to control speed when running a program (DCC mode). They used to be able to before the upgrade. They
Total Runout
Would someone please explain to me how the software calculates total runout. I am getting some results that seem pretty unreasonable. While not perfect, the part has been checked with indicators while still setup in the lathe, and the TIR there is very
Report data exportation to SAP?
Our company is going to be transitioning to SAP software and our quality manager has asked if CMM Manager has the capability to export report data to SAP. Not sure if a script would have to be written or if there is an easier option. Thanks in adva
PIST Points List
On occasion, I get a PIST Points List from a customer for a part layout. Below is the process I use to measure those exact points. 1 Create cloud(s) of points (X, Y, and Z) from the customer list, splitting them up by areas needed for access to surfaces.
How to Define a 4 Way Star Stylus Holder
I have an application that requires a 4 way star like a Renishaw A-5000-8395. One tip points down while the other 3 are oriented horizontally and spaced 120 degrees from each other rather than 90 degrees as with a standard 5 way star. Is it possible
Adding Furniture
Probe Rack Furniture ErrorI am attempting to add my probe rack to furniture. I import the model, sync it then align it open CAD Editor go to layers click on the Layer and hit the Add to Furniture button and get the above message.
Pathing out of limit
I keep having issues with path creations going beyond my machine's limits, usually in the Z. I can see where technically the probe tip is within the machine volume, but the path is trying to take it so high the head hits the machine hard stop and then
Tip calibration problem
When attempting to calibrate any tips that have an "A" rotation, the probe is not lined up correctly with the calibration sphere. I have tried several things from setting up the Machine Volume and Table to creating a new calibration sphere. Nothing
Common Zone Features
HI, What could be the best way to measure common zone feature such as plane (as shown in image) Should 2 planes (left & right) be measured separately & construct a common zone plane from those 2 measurements. OR Should the whole region should be measured
Movescan failed
Hey guys. I have a faultvi haven't seen or worked through yet. While attempting to CAD teach a cylinder and received this fault: Error 4998: movescan failed. The touch move cannot be started because the probe is overridden. Anyone have troubleshoot advice?
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