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Aligning CAD to Previously Measured Features
I have a program previously setup with the canned alignment using one of the hole features on the OD of the disk as the alignment feature. I am trying to update the canned (Plane-Circle-Circle) alignment to use one of the hole features on the ID of the
Service Pack release dates
How do we know when service packs are released? Did a quick search in the community and couldn't find the answer. Thanks in advance
Graphical Reporting
When creating a graphical report, it will show you the leader lines from feature to feature pointing to the dialog box. What are the thoughts on having that look more like a traditional print and have the ability to dimension that out in the graphical
PC specification for offline work
Dear all, I wanted to ask if there are any PC specfications for CMM Manamger for offline programming. The customer is using a NEXIV System with CMM Manager and wants to use the offline version in order to create measurement programs without stoping the
Name Variables
I would love to see feature names that can be changed with a variable. Application would be for macros, dialog boxes inquiring a new feature name, etc.. This would allow better program flow and control. If I add a macro for center hole location and measure
reporting true position
When reporting TP from the datum ref frame, or datum features, the values do not change. I'm not sure what I'm doing incorrectly. Can anyone send me an example of how to use True Position from picked datum features, vs from the datum ref frame. Thanks,
CMM Manager - Suggestions
1) Cad model have a transparancy 2) Have the ability to change cad furniture colour and keep it separate to the cad model colour(s)
Color change manual cnc
When not using cad , have a color change when using manual or cnc. currently both appear blue in the program. **suggestion from customer**
Small diameter holes
I am having a hard time getting small diameter hole measurements. I am turning down the approach and back off parameters as low as they will go, and the probe will still crash into the other side of the whole as if I made no change. I have tried local
Show remaining time while program is running?
Hey guys.. I often get asked how long a program is running (remaining time), is there a possibility to achieve this? Best Regards Stefan
How Do I fix my Reference Tip?
I have no idea how to fix this. No idea how it got this way. I am using CMM manager 2020 on a manual Brown and Sharpe Microval. Nothing fancy, we typically put in whatever non-repeatable tip we want, calibrate and measure away. Scales are all reading
Programs
Would anyone be willing to post a good, completed program (or more) that they have written so that I can see and understand what it should look like? I will be happy to give my email if anyone would rather do that. If this is too much to ask, I completely
Measure Section Curve Command for Scanning
Hey guys, there is a command for measuring a section in the elements tab.. At the end there is a touch path.. What if I want to scan the path? I know I can add the curve to cad from this dialog or create the section from cad attributes but it would be
limit switch
I hit the limit switch in X. The machine seems to be locked. I turned it off restarted it, turned the air off, back on and nothing. any ideas how to fix it?
CAD Alignment
When you use you CAD alignment at the start of your program, the box at the bottom of CMM manager next to the joystick shows a green check, after a few lines it turns to the red X... should it stay green throughout the entire program?
Cad view glitch
For some reason our cad models started disappearing when we open a program. It pops up then zooms off the screen. We have to hit show all to make it come back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaTeqKaq5hs
Flatness over length
I have a plane that's 800mm long with a very tight flatness tolerance allowed, but the tolerance is only over 100mm. The callout is similar to this https://redlux.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/word-image-35.png Is there a way to report on this through
Decimal Separator
In Germany (and most of the European Countries) we are using Comma "," as Decimal Separator.. If you enter some Number Value in CMM-Manager with Comma Separator in some Forms it errors "not a number" but in Reporting Commands it ignores the Comma and
Machine Coordinates change when aborting Probe Change (before physical Change)
Hey guys, when aborting CMM Movement, after a Probe Change is initiated (even immediatly after the Command is started and Probe still on the way to the Rack) the Machine Coordinates change. I guess CMM-Manager (or the CMM Controller?) already set the
CAD Import, purple surfaces
Hey guys, has anyone experienced purple surfaces when importing CAD (STEP, CATIA)? Can you tell what that means except that it doesn't look good.. Thank you!
B wont show rotation
In the blue screen of cmm manager it will not show my B rotation. it shows the X and Y movement but after a little crash it wont show B. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Y Amplitude Error
I just started to run our CMM Manager after it has been sitting for a year and it has thrown a System Error 5000: Y_Amplit: TR_FG117,Y Amplitude Error a couple times already. I am still trying to find out what that means, and how to fix it. Any ideas
tracer line or line to feature
New, to cmm programing, when we had the instructor here he show us that we could turn on a line that extended from the probe tip to the next feature to be measure in the program. can anyone tell how to do that.
Machine boundaries
I keep getting a machine boundaries error when picking a hole to check, even though the machine table and volume clearly show there is room for the probe. The part is 3" off the table and near the middle?
Reference Tip
Hello everyone, i'm new at this software, i have a doubt about the refence tip, i know that you have to stablish it before calibrate the other probes, but i'm not sure if i'm doing something wrong or what, but everytime i close CMM manager and open it
How to add alignment into a program (manual machine)
I am currently writing a program for a part that has not been machined yet. I am going on vacation, and I would like the machinist to be able to put the part on the granite and just follow the steps in the program. First step being the alignment ( plane,
Two ref. frames
Can I use two different ref. frames on the same part? I have my ref. frame for datum A B and C, my print calls out for true positions from A B and C as well as D E and F. Do I need to have two separate set ups (programs) one using A B C and another using
Position of a feature on a plane perpendicular to the leveling plane
Hello to all, I am measuring the position of a feature R13, that is perpendicular to the reference frame A/D. This is not usual on the part prints I work with. A .ppt was attached showing what was done, but I would like to hear some comments or corrections.
"Last Verification Point"
Hi, Quick question: Can I set any other key different than the "Space Bar" to confirm the last point measured when I have that option enabled? Thanks
Empty Cloud as result from 2D-Scan
Hey guys, we just got a License and I encountered a problem. I created a section, picked the contour, created a spline and added to the cad. Then I select the cad curve within a 2D Scan.. The resulted Point Cloud is empty.. Did anyone had this behaviour?
Define gage point, recall manually measured feature
I have a couple of questions on measuring this feature. First, I would like to define a Ø.090 circle where it intersects the conical area, then report the depth from that circle to the bottom of the bore. The bore is too small to probe, so I was thinking
Best-Fit Alignments
Very recently our company has fallen under the eyes of a certain company under fire and are having to explain our use of "best-fit" alignments. I'm trying to gather a better understanding of Boeings definition of "production hardware" and was wondering
Min/Max Axis of a Circle or Cylinder
I am checking an aluminum ring about 9" dia. OD and 7.5" ID. It is from plate material and "relaxes" after removal from the machine. I think due to grain direction. Is there a way to get the Diameter AND axis of the minimum and maximum diameters (distance
B89, Ball Bar Routine
I am working on using a ball bar with the System > B89 Utilities > B89 Ball Bar routine. I have no problem using this in manual mode, but in the hopes of saving some time I want to use the DCC mode as well. The path that the machine makes when I use the
Renishaw MCR-20 Orientation
Is it possible to install the probe rack so that the direction of probe insertion is in the X Axis? On our machine it was set up on the side of the table so that the direction of insertion is in the Y Axis and reading the Renishaw installation instructions,
Can I modify the micro plane probe compensation parameters?
I just need to be able to modify the probe compensation parameters when I choose "Micro Plane" option. Sometimes I need to get a bigger diameter around my touch target point sometimes I need it smaller. It is an actual way to get it done? Unfortunately
Change selected probe after program is written
I used probe 3 for my entire program, if I change the probe to another, will the program automatically compensate?
removing and adding cad in the middle of a program
has anyone ever played with the idea of removing and adding different cad in the middle of a program? i have a large part that requires me to measure both sides and 2 Rayco fixture plates. I've been creating 2 separate programs for this. having the operator
collision with machine boundaries
Hi I'm still new to everything cmm ...Why do I Keep getting a pop up " some points cannot be reached because of a collision with machine boundaries".... my part is no where near the edges, and I purposely hit the limit switches on X and Y to see exactly
CMM-Manager 3D Printed Training Parts
Purchase 3D printed demo / training parts here - CMM-Manager Sculpteo Gallery I suggest the Nylon PA12 Raw Polished (grey) finish See pictures of actual part below - the quality is much better than traditional FDM 3D printing. We use these almost exclusively
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