Questions Regarding a 45° Fixed Probe
Hello! Running PC-DMIS 2013 MR1 SP5 With a TP200 Tactile/Vision System -------------------------------------------- So I've got this probe here; a 45° on a knuckle (I believe is the term) It does not...
View ArticleI++ Software Question
Does anyone know if all PC-DMIS software installs use the I++ Interface software regardless of controller type?
View ArticleGraphics Display locked on probe tip.
Sorry guys, this might be a dumb question, but I've spent about an hour trying to figure out how to unlock the Graphics display from the probe tip. I want to move my Graphics display freely, but it...
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Quick Fixture cleanup
All right, the Demon is acting up again, was importing some step files in here, 123 block and other little knick-knacks, and they were going in the user folder, Then it locked up acted goofy, created...
View ArticleDrifting
Hoping you guys can help me out with this.... I am using a Brown & Sharpe Microxcel pfx with PC-DMIS version 2014.1 This is semi hard to describe so bare with me here. I'm having issues when I am...
View ArticleUse Legacy 2D Profile Box
I was looking through some options and noticed this box is checked. What does it do. Is this a default setting? Thanks.
View ArticleSwitch part model
Hello. I have program where I can select part (with input comment) and according to my selection program measures that part. This is done for product which is almost same just different length. Since...
View ArticleOverweight
Ok everyone I think I might be overweight.... I also have an weight issue on my machine, does anyone know if there is a max weight that CMMs can handle? We have a part that is weighing in at roughly...
View ArticlePhoto / Attachment Upload Limit
I don't know if there are any Admins / Mods etc on here anymore, but why the frick is there such a limited upload limit for photo's and images? This is mean to be a resource for PC-Dmis users, surely...
View ArticleSummary / Command mode
Looking for some help here. Since we updated to 2017 R2, When executing programs, the edit window switches to Summary mode and will not let us change it (the option is grayed out). When the program is...
View ArticleMeasuring a pitch
I've been asked to measure a pitch of a thread. I'm not sure how to do that, or if it's even possible?
View ArticleAssignment Values Not Updating Properly
I am having a problem with my assignment values not properly updating after being set in my Basic script. If I put my cursor on the line that calls the Basic script in the edit window of my part...
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Composite Feature Control Frame
To begin, I am using PC DMIS 2016 SP 7 with LEGACY DIMENSIONING. On this part, items 1,2, & 3 (see attached picture) pertain to what we call ISOfix wires. Basically another component latches onto...
View Articletesa vs renishaw tip
When ordering off the Hexagon store, does it matter which type I choose? I have always just gone with Tesa. I tried a few ruby tip from the dinosaur Renishaw machine here and they seem to thread in...
View ArticleArticle 7
Hello, I have question about Japanese prints. On a project I am working on, the designer called out the A and C datum surfaces but didn't call out B. However, I do have some B targets. Am I suppose to...
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Calculating Feature Depth - Fun With Angles
Hello! Running PC-DMIS 2013 MR1 SP5 -------------------------------------------- This is a cylinder. I need to measure this parts depth (3.49) My process goes: Perform an alignment on the cylinder...
View ArticleAnalog Scanning help
We just received out new 7.10.7 CMM. It came with the Hexagon scanning head. We have never used a scanning head before and we will be going down for training but not for a month or so. When the tech...
View ArticleJogbox Extension
The cable for my jogbox is not long enough (in my opinion). I tried to plug it in through like a 3ft USB extender, and then I couldn't connect with the machine (I removed the cable and since have been...
View Articlechanging touch speed
I am wanting to change the touch speed from 5 down to 2. We have several hundred programs though. Do I have to open each one and edit one by one?
View ArticlePlane-Plane-Circle Alignment
Hey Guys, What are your thoughts on the best way to align the datum reference frame for the attached part? Thanks
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