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Probe stops before touching feature & gives error
A new issue I've been facing whole day today all of a sudden. While verifying measurement, the probe moves close to the feature then beeps & stop (about 10mm far from features) so far it works on some features but on most of features like cylinder, circle
Timeout error connecting to UCC Server?
I keep getting this error message when i startup CMM manager. I've tried opening up the timeout interval like it suggests with no affect. I cant run any programs because it wont pull in any data in regards to probe assemblies or tips. I've tried opening
Reloading A Previously Ran Program
I'm not sure if it is possible, but it would be really beneficial to be able to load a previously ran program into CMM Manager. I like being able to compare the CAD model to the post measured features to get an visual representation of the direction of
External tangent plane material.
Hello, I would like to know how the primary alignment is taken into account on a plane. Is it the material outer tangent? Or is it the default least squares? I have not been able to find a feature for the choice of this 2 characteristics. Thanks in
Scripting in CMM Manager
I am interested in writing scripts in CMM Manager programs that include doing some simple math and making suggestions of how to modify machine settings based on results. While I have 40 years of programming in Fortran, VB etc...I don't know the secret
Probe Clearance
Good Morning Guys, I'm curious if theres a way to open up the clearance envelope when traversing around CAD features?
Batch Calibration Out Of Limit - Solution?
Has there been a fix for the Out of Limit error when doing Batch calibrations? I've tried switching to MM and have had no luck. This is the most annoying issue. Thank you,
Program runtime in header
I just turned on the "Program Runtime" for report headers. The program ran for 3 minutes but the time output as 00:00:03. It seems like that last pair should be seconds, not minutes. Paul
Planned path update
Hi, Wondering if there is a way for inspection program to automatically adjust its path for rest of the features to be measured (after alignment features measurement) ? While using soft fixture, if part moves little accidentally. I try to create alignment
Best method to control the complete shape of a part (foundry style).
Hello, Do you have any advice on measuring a complete part, like a foundry? I usually use a TP200 and sometimes a SP25 and I have the CAD option. The interest would be to make the most complete inspection possible while being as fast as possible. At the
Tip Calibration Report in Shop Floor Launcher?
Has the tip calibration report been added to Shop Floor Launcher in later software versions? I have version 3.8 which doesn't show the calibration results in Shop Floor Launcher. I was wondering if the calibration report showing the tip diameters and
Clocking parts in a fixture
I'm looking for suggestions for how to keep round parts consistently clocked. When I have a round part with a hole used for Align, the fixture will usually keep the origin consistent from part to part, but the Alignment (clocking) has to be done by eye.
How to disable PC speaker sound on touch
Is it possible to disable the PC speaker touch trigger sound without simply muting the PC? I've been incorporating voice prompts into our programs, so the speaker is needed for that. The CMM has its own touch trigger sound and having both sounds go off
Changing Inspector in Report Header
When I started creating programs in CMM-M I truthfully don't remember at what point I input my first and last name in the Inspector portion of the report header, but I'm having trouble changing it. I've tried changing the name in teach mode On, teach
Path creation
We recently updated our Zeiss to 12.0.1.8123. When the path is created the start point is furthest from the last move point. Is there a setting that creates the start point of the path to the nearest previous move point?
Compensate for extra stock
Is there way I can compensate for extra stock on a part for path planning? Sometimes the machine shop will leave .020" or so of stock all over the part for finishing operations, so the CAD path generation doesn't quite match up. I have done translation
How do i align to a round part with no edge?
What is the best way to align a round part with no cut edge or straight line to rotate off of? The part itself is tall enough to grab a cylinder but every time i try it that way everything gets skewed. I've also tried taking 2 points and creating a line
Can multiple probe assemblies be used inn one program?
When adding a command to get probe assembly into my program, CMM Manager finds conflict with this. When simulated, it just continues with the probe used at the start of the program. This happens when executing also. V 3.6.1.4184 TP200B with SCR25 probe
DMO output
Is there a way of outputing a CMM-M program as a DMO file?
tip length mismatch?
Over the years, I've randomly (yet persistently) had issues with software tip/probe/head location in Z mismatching with reality. I always calibrate all tips of all assemblies every Monday when I leave for the day. We recently upgraded to 2020 & I've actually
Aligning Parts in Fixtures
I am trying to find a consistent and correct way to create programs that use fixtures for alignments. I want to create programs that I can input into Shop Floor Mode for operators to run in process inspections, and I want to be able to move my fixtures
Marking Max/Min on CAD deviation graphical report
I recently followed the technique shown in this video, to create a point group cloud for fast profile measurements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBJZMH4OUk&list=WL&index=10 When trying to report the CAD deviation, I would like to see just the highest
Form error of cylindrical probe with spherical tip
I am getting a form error of .250 on my cylinder probe using a ph20 and .006 when using a ph10 (2 different CMMs). what can i do with the ph20 to minimize the form error? i have tried rebuilding the probe from scratch with no effect and have tried using
reporting Cylinder Straightness
I need to report straightness of a cylinder. It's not under the GD&T tab nor in the feature report. Thanks.
Disk probe with 6way module calibration?
We have a disk probe setup (PN A-5555-0297) on a 6 way module which is great for measuring groove diameters, but id like to be able to measure groove widths also. I see that there are disk probes with and without a radius end roller but i still don't
Scanning internal cylinder / circle
How to scan internal cylinder or circle ? When I try the typical scan-->cylinder or Scan --3D CAD Teach it gives pop-up - "there might not be proper scanning tip"
Repeatability issue Y axis.
I am at a customer that is having a repeatability issue with the Y axis. per customer it is not repeating within 0.030" This is a manual CMM I arrived did probing (69.0 µm) and repeatability test largest error in Y axis at almost 0.001" Using 40'' step
CAD file details on smaller parts
We're selling several systems using CMM-Manager, either touch probe systems or multi-sensor systems. On last CMM-Manager training with Nexiv VMA-series I recognized some missing details on or rough edges on CAD with small parts. Is that from CAD-software
Evaluating Position to only one Datum
My part is DCC-aligned to Datums A, B & C (plane, circle, circle). My print calls for Position of a diameter to Datum A and B (no modifiers) within .050mm, so I want to leave out Datum C. When reporting Position I have two options, use current reference
LK CMM Controller Error
Has anyone encountered "error code 10054: WSAECONNRESET: Connection reset by peer"? This is a Nikon CMM with an LK Controller. Last week we had a power outage, and the error started after that. Since then the machine has also "locked up" after sitting
Changing Reference Frame Recall Issue
Still in the process of implementing a system for my CMM and programming and organizing. I had started using my CMM labeling my fixutres one way, then realized that was going to get too confusing so changed my system. I have an "L" chaped bracket I use
B89
Do you have any information for using the B89 Option in the Software. Ball Bar sizes, sphere sizes, patterns, etc.
Calibrating a single tip during dcc program run.
Hi Everyone, I searched and found nothing. Sorry if this is a duplicate question. My company recently got a mh20i type probe head, and I want to be able to have the cmm calibrate the tip after a rotation, DURING A DCC PROGRAM. I see options for adding
NoTool & UndefTool
NoTool or UndefTool are unavailable in CMM manager & it leaves me in a awkward space when working in UCCserver sometimes on ph20. example: Was going to build a star probe so put away my currently tool in the rack on the UCC side and went to CMM_M for
Raw Data Export
Greetings - I recently used the raw data export after measuring circles at various heights to create a cross section rendering of an ID. After I sent this data to the engineer and it was used to plot the raw data versus the nomial size, the raw data did
DDE Programming - Remembering the spreadsheet location?
Hey all: When setting up DDE operations, is there a trick to getting the software to remember the location for the spreadsheet that you're dumping your data in? My work flow is usually to setup the Excel file first, then start creating the operations.
Temperature Comp
There is a temperature compensation option that can be used, how do you use this feature exactly? Also is there a way to have the temperature at time of the program running to be added to the report?
CAD Shift After Alignment
Hello, i am running into an issue that i am hoping to get some help with. I have been running a program fine for a while and then all of a sudden i have been getting a lot of collision into my part. I believe the problem i am having is after my alignment
Cylindrical probe calibration
Where can I go to change the qualification angle to calibrate a cylindrical probe? I want to come up off the equator of my calibration sphere by 5-10 degrees. This is to ensure I'm calibrating the radial end and not hitting the cylinder part of my stylus.
Is there a way to set a directional bias for checking feature?
I have a part that is essentially a "T". where the leg meets the cap there is a radius that runs parallel to the cap. This radius can be measured from either the X+ or the X- side of the part. When I use "fixed quill" it measures the feature from the
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