I want to know what do you guys think about eLearning "PC-DMIS for CMM 101" is it good to learn how to use it?
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Beggining to practice on CMM Global Performance
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Pcdmis DMIS Export
I'm trying to modify the DMIS output in DMIS export by selecting the Flexible DMIS option which can be customized by the functions in the VBScript file. There is 6 existing VBScript files which I assume can be cloned and modified to create a certain flavor of DMIS output. When I use anyone of the 6 existing VBScript files the DMIS output contains Macro calls i.e. CALL/M(PCD_AUTO_VECTOR_POINT_605),(IML1),4.3261,29.1137 ,6.5414,$ but does not create the Macros in the DMIS file. Are these Macros internal system Macros inside PcDmis?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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How to easily square a star-probe
Feel free to tell me 300 reasons this is a terrible idea, this the internet after all, but I read some tips on how to square up a new star-probe on here and I wasn't satisfied with them since most of them basically revolved around "eyeballing" the probe in reference to something else.
So then this popped into my head:
(Note - This method requires a 1/4-20 grid-plate or something similar that is already square with your machine)
Take two small 1/2" diameter posts and mount them to the plate as close as possible, parallel to either the Y or X axis. Place a .375 diam "dome" piece onto each post and screw them all down fairly tight.
Turn probing off with your jog-box, and attach your TTP to the machine with your star probe screwed in. Your extension should be screwed into the TTP snugly, but not the star yet, obviously.
Leave your star somewhat loose, so that it rotates with very little pressure, but not wiggling around loosely. Just tight enough that it's level in the A0B0 position and making contact with the extension and #1 point sandwiching it into place.
Center the probe between the two posts, turn your speed down nice and slow, and gently butt up whichever two points are parallel with your posts up against the smaller "dome" points. As you SLOWLY move the probe toward the posts, the points will rotate until both are touching the dome-posts at the same height. The star is now square with your machine! (more-or-less, assuming the plate is square to begin with)
Leaving your probe leaned into the posts so that the star points maintain contact, carefully tighten the #1 point into the extension until you're satisfied that it's secure enough to run with.
Tear down your posts and qualify that shizzle on your sphere.
Pic related.
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Failure to print to PDF
My company recently made the big jump from PC-DMIS 2013 MR1, all the way to PC-DMIS 2019 R1.
We are trying to do some testing to ensure everything works as it should, but one thing we are struggling to get around is the now lost ability to print the report window to a PDF.
When trying to do so, the software crashes and closes.
This now happens on both versions of the software (2013 Mr2 & 2019 R1) - Can anyone offer some advise or reasoning as to why?
We are trying to do some testing to ensure everything works as it should, but one thing we are struggling to get around is the now lost ability to print the report window to a PDF.
When trying to do so, the software crashes and closes.
This now happens on both versions of the software (2013 Mr2 & 2019 R1) - Can anyone offer some advise or reasoning as to why?
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Auto tick yes/no comments in subroutine
Hi all,
I've set up a program launcher and subroutine and set it to run up to 8 parts. It's a critical progam and we are subject to run it 100% so I'm trying to save time. It all works fine but I am trying to automate the answers so that the program doesn't stop for any input at the end of each run.
For the criticals the customer wants a simple yes or no supplied on the report, as you can see the dimension SHT2D2_0_505_Z I have set to register if out of tolerance, is there a way to answer yes in the following comment if in tolerance, and no if not using variable to take away the manual interevention?
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Thanks in advance
I've set up a program launcher and subroutine and set it to run up to 8 parts. It's a critical progam and we are subject to run it 100% so I'm trying to save time. It all works fine but I am trying to automate the answers so that the program doesn't stop for any input at the end of each run.
For the criticals the customer wants a simple yes or no supplied on the report, as you can see the dimension SHT2D2_0_505_Z I have set to register if out of tolerance, is there a way to answer yes in the following comment if in tolerance, and no if not using variable to take away the manual interevention?
Thanks in advance
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Feature Control Frame Uneven Tolerance/Negative Number....
I have a surface profile callout of 2.0 with a negative number (-.25) after the "U". When I enter the -.25 PC Dmis changes the number to a positive .75. Is it possible to dimension in this case with the negative number? If not I will dimension with Legacy method. Thanks!
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Need quick help please!
My qual sphere is on the 45 degree base, first time setting this up. I need to qualify a star probe. I have my probe built and ready to run qual on it, but my sphere vector is causing me some grief right now... I have it pointed in the -Y, +X and +Z direction on the table. Picture for reference:
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What I really need right now is for someone to tell me the proper vector to type in, because I am not having luck. I know the IJK will be using 0.7071 in some combination of both negative, both positive, or one of each, but it is burning my brain out trying to get it configured correctly.
I ran the master on it and got a good result of about 0.00003" but when I pick up my star and run the qual, it gets through the #1 tip and then drives off in unexpected directions with the vector combos I've tried so far.
Can someone tell me the right IJK for the setup pictured here? If I know the right config for this position, it would help me understand how to set it up for other vectors in the future, I'm sure.
Please help, I'm super noob at this star-probe stuff!
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PS: I have the measurement settings for the star set to 5 points at two levels, 0 and 90, assuming four points around equator and one on the top. Is that about right?
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What I really need right now is for someone to tell me the proper vector to type in, because I am not having luck. I know the IJK will be using 0.7071 in some combination of both negative, both positive, or one of each, but it is burning my brain out trying to get it configured correctly.
I ran the master on it and got a good result of about 0.00003" but when I pick up my star and run the qual, it gets through the #1 tip and then drives off in unexpected directions with the vector combos I've tried so far.
Can someone tell me the right IJK for the setup pictured here? If I know the right config for this position, it would help me understand how to set it up for other vectors in the future, I'm sure.
Please help, I'm super noob at this star-probe stuff!
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PS: I have the measurement settings for the star set to 5 points at two levels, 0 and 90, assuming four points around equator and one on the top. Is that about right?
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Article 2
Hello,
I'm having a hard time getting my program off and running. I came from PC DMIS 2018 to now using 2014.1. I got this error message ERROR CE ,S%1, TR_MOV01 0x14000032 Probe deflection. I looked it up and it said it was a software issue. They don't have a maintenance package here so I don't know if this means if the software is bugging out?
I'm having a hard time getting my program off and running. I came from PC DMIS 2018 to now using 2014.1. I got this error message ERROR CE ,S%1, TR_MOV01 0x14000032 Probe deflection. I looked it up and it said it was a software issue. They don't have a maintenance package here so I don't know if this means if the software is bugging out?
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ERROR CE , S%1, TR_MOV01, 0x14000032 HELP PLEASE
HI everyone,
Could use your help here. I came from using 2018 PC-DMIS to 2014.1. I don't know if it's because they don't have a maintenance package here for the bugs. But I keep getting the error message above.
I looked it up and it said a software issue. I don't know what that means never ran across an error message like that before. I have been having to turn on and off the computer just to get the software on there. CMM is calibrated. Currently not in an temperature controlled room. (AC broke)
Does this mean I need to update the software?
Could use your help here. I came from using 2018 PC-DMIS to 2014.1. I don't know if it's because they don't have a maintenance package here for the bugs. But I keep getting the error message above.
I looked it up and it said a software issue. I don't know what that means never ran across an error message like that before. I have been having to turn on and off the computer just to get the software on there. CMM is calibrated. Currently not in an temperature controlled room. (AC broke)
Does this mean I need to update the software?
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Article 0
Just want to say your post is awesome. The clarity in your post is simply spectacular and i can assume you are an expert on this field.
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Legacy Reporting Glitch
Good day everyone, I have a problem with legacy reporting in that at times when PC-DMIS outputs to PDF the CAD is suddenly zoomed out, making it difficult to read the report i.e leader lines mashed up etc. Does anyone know how this can be fixed?
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Interim checks
Hi.
I read about this in the NPL Good Practice guide No. 80 - Fundamental good practice in dimensional metrology.
And I found it interesting, so I decided to give it a try. I just wanted to see how you guys would go about doing it?
Which measurements would you take, and how would you evaluate them? What evaluations would be most relevant?
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I read about this in the NPL Good Practice guide No. 80 - Fundamental good practice in dimensional metrology.
Interim checks
The regular performance verification check of a CMM should be a key component of
the company quality system and records should be kept of the results obtained.
Unfortunately these tests may only be performed once or twice a year – so what do
you do to ensure you have confidence in the machine on a daily basis? The answer is
to perform interim checks. These checks are also described in the ISO 10360-2, but
essentially involve regularly measuring an object that is similar to the regular
components inspected by the machine – this may be a special test piece, a calibrated
master part, ball plate, hole plate, machine checking gauge, or ball bar. By measuring
a series of features on this artefact each day, or perhaps first thing on a Monday
morning and recording the sizes on a control chart, one builds up a visible history of
the machine’s capability.
Trends may be observed on the control chart indicating that the results are within
some specified limit and likely to stay within the bounds for some time, but the real
benefits are observed when sudden changes are highlighted. Sudden changes are often
indicators of nasty things happening to the machine – damage to an air bearing, a
collision with a forklift or crane, or simply dropping a heavy object - sometimes
people are embarrassed to admit they have damaged an expensive item and may not
say anything about it. It is up to the operators to ensure that they are confident in the
results from the CMM and getting the result they expect from a daily interim check.
If the CMM fails the interim check then the operator is encouraged to undertake a
performance verification test to see if the system really is out of specification.
The regular performance verification check of a CMM should be a key component of
the company quality system and records should be kept of the results obtained.
Unfortunately these tests may only be performed once or twice a year – so what do
you do to ensure you have confidence in the machine on a daily basis? The answer is
to perform interim checks. These checks are also described in the ISO 10360-2, but
essentially involve regularly measuring an object that is similar to the regular
components inspected by the machine – this may be a special test piece, a calibrated
master part, ball plate, hole plate, machine checking gauge, or ball bar. By measuring
a series of features on this artefact each day, or perhaps first thing on a Monday
morning and recording the sizes on a control chart, one builds up a visible history of
the machine’s capability.
Trends may be observed on the control chart indicating that the results are within
some specified limit and likely to stay within the bounds for some time, but the real
benefits are observed when sudden changes are highlighted. Sudden changes are often
indicators of nasty things happening to the machine – damage to an air bearing, a
collision with a forklift or crane, or simply dropping a heavy object - sometimes
people are embarrassed to admit they have damaged an expensive item and may not
say anything about it. It is up to the operators to ensure that they are confident in the
results from the CMM and getting the result they expect from a daily interim check.
If the CMM fails the interim check then the operator is encouraged to undertake a
performance verification test to see if the system really is out of specification.
Which measurements would you take, and how would you evaluate them? What evaluations would be most relevant?
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Lower level matrix
Do I do the lower level matrix first, before I qualify any of the styli?
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Article 3
Can someone explain database connectivity using data page.
we are having a hard time getting data from importer to datapage.
All are connecting
I am also getting a “File Header” error when the parts successfully get into Datapage from the database
Please help !
we are having a hard time getting data from importer to datapage.
All are connecting
I am also getting a “File Header” error when the parts successfully get into Datapage from the database
Please help !
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Data Page 5.2 & DataPage RT
Can someone explain database connectivity using data page.
we are having a hard time getting data from importer to datapage.
All are connecting
I am also getting a “File Header” error when the parts successfully get into Datapage from the database
Please help !
we are having a hard time getting data from importer to datapage.
All are connecting
I am also getting a “File Header” error when the parts successfully get into Datapage from the database
Please help !
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Line too Long Error
I haven't ran across this before and wanted to know if anyone out there has found a solution. I created a feature set out of a bunch of vector points and adaptive auto circle scans. I then tried to edit the circles in the feature set by adding CIR1.HIT[1..CIR1.NUMHITS]. I soon exceeded the character limit for the command window line of code and got a Line Too Long Error. I ended up creating several feature sets that would hold my added code and a final feature set of the other feature sets.
Is there a way to add another line of code to an existing code line? If not, what other work arounds do you use?
Is there a way to add another line of code to an existing code line? If not, what other work arounds do you use?
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Clearance Cube
I am working on a project that "requires" the use of clearance cube. When I try to activate the cube on my offline seat, the activate button is greyed out. I can display it and resize it but I cannot turn it on. I have gone in and turned it on for each feature but it still won't let me use it. Does anybody know why this is?
Also, is there a difference between clearance cube and starting the program as follows:
etc... and just inserting, for example,
If I knew I had to move to Z+ plane?
EDIT: My project does not allow me to use PC-DMIS to edit cube size. I am essentially creating a program outside of PC-DMIS and importing it in. Thus, I cannot modify cube settings after import (if possible). Does this force me to use my second option of a more manual clearance cube?
Also, is there a difference between clearance cube and starting the program as follows:
Code:
ASSIGN/ZMIN = A ASSIGN/ZMAX = B ASSIGN/YMIN = C ASSIGN/YMAX = D
Code:
MOVE/POINT, NORMAL, < , , ZMAX>
EDIT: My project does not allow me to use PC-DMIS to edit cube size. I am essentially creating a program outside of PC-DMIS and importing it in. Thus, I cannot modify cube settings after import (if possible). Does this force me to use my second option of a more manual clearance cube?
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Newbie to rotary table/scanning
New job, new machine with rotary table and scanning probes. Question is how to scan a T shape shaft with a planar base using a rotary table..
Any ideas, tips & tricks are welcome.
CMM is a Global S Blue 12-15-10 with RPI QSL 600 rotary table, HH-AS-T2.5 probe head and HP-S-X1h Scanning Probe.
Thanks
Any ideas, tips & tricks are welcome.
CMM is a Global S Blue 12-15-10 with RPI QSL 600 rotary table, HH-AS-T2.5 probe head and HP-S-X1h Scanning Probe.
Thanks
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Recall Alignment
When I type recall an alignment and this's what my edit window shows: RECALL/ALIGNMENT,INTERNAL,A27:INTERNAL
From drop down list: RECALL/ALIGNMENT,INTERNAL,A27
What's the difference and why
v2013
From drop down list: RECALL/ALIGNMENT,INTERNAL,A27
What's the difference and why
v2013
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Cone angle fails in Gage R&R
Experts advise required
I am doing a Gage R&R in a part using CMM, which has internal taper profile.The angle is failing in the Gage R&R again and again. All other characters are passing in the same part.
Could any one give some clue to create a perfect auto cone feature. Below is the parameters currently I am using. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cone angle 12 degree total tol 0.084
Cone height 3.8 mm
Diameter 60 mm
Parameter
Total points - 3 rows X 9 points= 27
Touch speed 1mm
Azimuth angle 0 to 360 degree
Touch Probe 3X20 ruby ball
Probe module TP20
PH10T
Sekhar
I am doing a Gage R&R in a part using CMM, which has internal taper profile.The angle is failing in the Gage R&R again and again. All other characters are passing in the same part.
Could any one give some clue to create a perfect auto cone feature. Below is the parameters currently I am using. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cone angle 12 degree total tol 0.084
Cone height 3.8 mm
Diameter 60 mm
Parameter
Total points - 3 rows X 9 points= 27
Touch speed 1mm
Azimuth angle 0 to 360 degree
Touch Probe 3X20 ruby ball
Probe module TP20
PH10T
Sekhar
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