Recent Topics
Is this Datum Reference Frame Realistic
Hello, I am in the process of inspecting this part and I am starting to question this DRF. Is this even possible. Seems like it is trying to constrain more than 6 degrees of freedom. Maybe I am wrong or missing something. I also tried to Draw Datum Target
Select many holes all at once?
Is there a way to check all of the holes on face by selecting them at once all or by selecting all of the holes of a certain size that intersects a surface? Say something like 300 holes on a face that is not a pattern. Do we really need to manually select
Measuring small tight geometry
What I mean is getting into grooves to measure the top and bottom (width) or max diameter when the groove is not significantly wider than the probe you are trying to use.... I had a part today that had a 4.25" Ø ID groove, that looked like I could measure
USING A STAR PROBE ON A MANUAL CMM
I have a Mitutoyo Manual CMM with CMM Manager installed. I have been able to set up a star probe assembly. We are planning measure a large INSIDE diameter of a GROOVE (about 26 inches). We seemed to have set-up the probe correctly - however when we measure
composite position with a complex surface as the primary datum
I have a drawing that calls out for a composite of 8 diameters to ABC (PLTZF) AND AB (FRTZF) however my datum A is constructed of target points that do not form a perpendicular plane to any other datum. is this even possible to report in CMM manager?
Probe Assembly glitch?
First time I've run into this problem. The program was originally made years ago and runs maybe 1-2 times a year and has had no problems until now. I get most of the way through my program until I get to a different probe assembly. It's supposed to go
CAD teach points
Hello! I am trying to program offline and I need to make 4 individual offline points and best-fit a plane from those points, but there is no option for CAD teach points, only 2D, 3D, and slot teach. Is there another way I can do this? Thanks!
Parametric Programming
I need to figure out how to create a parametric program to check a family of parts. Initially it sounds somewhat simple, except I am a complete noob to computer programming. Before I spend more time on this, I want to run some info past the group mind
Problem with finding angle
I'm having trouble finding the correct way to report the two angles shown in this image. What would be the best way to find and report the angles? I've been getting values way smaller than 1 degree and I don't think my method of finding it is correc
MOVE PART OR LEAPFROG
I have a part that is 20 inches larger than my table. for the move part command it seems as though I need to be able to remeasure my alignment points from the before move section. this normally wouldn't be an issue if I was able to remeasure the datums.
Star Probe
Hello Everyone, I am using CMM Manager with my Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex S, and was wondering if anyone here has set up a Star Probe within the CMM Manager? I could use some tips. I have never create a star tip. Can you any help to get started.
UCC Renishaw Joybox
I do not think this is a CMM Manager issue but I am going to ask regardless since we are using 2020. When taking a manual measurement, where in UCC do i got to adjust the backoff and well as the fast/slow speed. Thanks in advance
General question about cad sync
When I start a program and measure my manual alignment, does it have to be exactly the same features and aligned as my Cad alignment before it will automatically sync? Sometimes my manual alignment will not automatically sync with the cad alignment. Is
Reference Tip Usage
New machine, new questions. In general practice, I've heard you don't want to use your reference tip for part measurements. Our new machine now has a rack for changing tips, but I currently only have two stylus holders (SH-25-2), so I am currently limited
Fixture Reference Frame checked on by itself
We have an issue where the fixture reference frame check box gets checked on all by itself. This is a real problem when we run and it wants to move to somewhere unexpectedly. We have broken several tips over time because of this. Has anyone else had this
NX Cam Models
Good Morning All, For those of you using NX Cam to create your models, how many problems have you seen after converting to iges/step. For some time I have seen surfaces missing / flipped...ect. Our customer is doing profiles and the numbers we are getting..are
Downloading older versions
Where can I download older versions of the CMM-Manager installer? I'm in need of version 3.9.
Probe Diameter
Hello, via the variable : double GetActiveProbeDiameter( ) you can read the diameter of the active probe. Can you change the value and write it back? best regards c.schauer
Re-create all paths
Is there a trick to have CMM-M re-create all paths in a program after changing probes/styli? I will be moving some programs that were created using a TP2 to a machine with a SP25. I know CMM-M sometimes gets the probe body pretty close to the parts, and
Report with VB
Is there a way to start a report print using VB? I would like to print interim reports at several points in the program. best regards carsten
Report value
What is this "R" value on the report?
Mathematical calculations / writing values to variables.
I am running CMM Manager 2020 on a Manual CMM. My programming experience is with WinCMES, Camio, Modus. In those, you can declare a variable (whether it be Integer, Real, Boolean, etc.), write your value to it, and perform mathematical calculations with
Variable
I am not sure how to go about this. We are a job shop, so it is very common to have a single or only a few parts to check per job. Is it possible to have a program that I use a manual alignment to find top and center of a circle of the bore, and then
A.I Tools?
It seems like everyday I'm seeing a new use for GPT with various plugins for various software. I know these tools are still early in development, but does QxSoft have any plans to develop something that utilizes an AI tool? I don't know how much work
Programming Offline - Multiple Machines
When programming offline, with multiple machines, is there a way to load machine profiles? Our new machine will be larger and have scanning capability, our old machine is smaller and has touch probing. How will I switch between the machines to take advantage
Form Profile and Flatness
Hello everyone! I have a callout that wants a form profile But my results are always zero? Is there anything wrong on what I am doing? And I also have the same case with FLATNESS. Thanks!
Prevent Unnecessary Z Axis Retracts?
I've got a program for a part with a very long seal groove in it. It's square to the table and all done with an A0B0 orientation. Between every point, the auto-path inserts a very long retract, and it really doesn't provide any benefit or clearance. I
True Position of a Radial cylinder partial measure length
How can I not include the length or position along the cylinder's axis in the calculation of true position of a radial cylinder ?? I am unable to measure the full length of the cylinder and it is reporting the axial location off which I do not care about.
how do i change the default angle of a new measurment?
Scanning an outside profile?
I've been using CMM-M for years, but am very new to scanning in it. Is there a way to scan an outside profile like the one below in a single, continuous scan? I've only been able to manage scanning one curve at a time.
Hole Pattern Re-pick from CAD ???
Latest version of CMM-M. Can you re-pick CAD circles for a hole pattern ? If so how I cant find a re-pick from cad button ?
SCAN tab missing
i have a 5 axis CMM with the Renishaw PH20 head. I cannot find (or turn on) the SCAN tab in the tool bar. How can I turn that on, find it? Thank You
Happy Pi Day!
In celebration of Pi Day, see the link below for Pi to 1 Million digits. One Million Digits of Pi On One Page!- [Plus Guides And Information] | Pi Day
Properly reporting a CFCF?
Hi folks, I am struggling to report a Composite Feature Control Frame for true position of a hole. The upper frame controls the hole position to A, B and C. The lower frame only controls to A datum. The hole itself is perpendicular to A datum surface.
Concentricity Reporting
Why does CMM Manager seem to double the concentricity error? Circle 4 is my datum. Circle 3 is .0017" out in X but the concentricity says .0034". What am I missing?
MCOSMOS Import
Is it possible to import an mcosmos program into CMM Manager.
Scanning Threaded Holes?
I don't see any threaded hole options for scanning circles/cylinders. Any way to do it? Thanks!
Report title
How do I setup my reports to output the "title" only and not the sequence # of the report item? Screenshot shows sequence #' with my report titles to the right..
.rpt file bubble numbers
Is there a easier way to input bubbles numbers into CMM Manager? I currently use the [Item#] format to identify my balloon numbers. i have 28 same size holes to report the diameter, true position, and chamfer size on and it takes a long time to note each
Reporting Labels
I know there were some previous questions about having the ability to manipulate the labels and titles of different dimensions and features within the report. Was that implemented anywhere in the new update?
Next Page