Scan pierces a plane... Possible?
I want to generate a point exactly where a scan pierces a plane. Is this possible? I tried using constructed point (projection), but it doesnt seem to put the point on the actual scans hit path. Thanks.
View ArticleY+ vs Y-
Why would the machine Y axis be flipped. I am programming to go a negative Y and it technically does but i know that it is a positive part of the wheel. Its like everything is rotated exactly 180...
View ArticleAuto-Calibration Setup
I recently started at a new place and when they shut the machine off every night and start up every morning. And for every program they start they do a calibration, but since they don't move the cal...
View ArticleScanning around a corner
Hello. I'm new to scanning. How would I scan two surfaces that are joined at a corner (not necessarily 90 degrees) Surfaces are simple extruded. Constant cross-section. Surface1 is flat Surface 2 is...
View ArticleBest Printer Type
What is the best printer that anyone has found that works with PC-DMIS? No issues!
View ArticleScanning and touch probe compatibility
My company is looking at buying another CMM. We currently have a global 555 using PC-DMIS 2015 with a touch probe, they are going to by a similar CMM and the software will be the same. However I want...
View ArticleAutoprofile 2D with changing z-values
Hi, I have a product which has different z-values on its outline. My aim is to measure the whole outline with the camera and its under lighting, however, when I use the Autprofile 2D, I cannot select...
View ArticleTolerance disappears when switching from 2010 MR3 to 2013 MR1
I'm feeling a little frustrated. For a long time, we have had 3 Brown & Sharps that have run 2010 MR3. A few months ago, we received a B&S from a sister plant. That one had 2013 MR1. I thought...
View ArticleReporting a diameter using 2 different fitting algorithms
I would like to know how to measure a feature once, in my case a cylinder, and then report the diameter in both least squares and min inscribed. Does someone know how to do that? The only way I can...
View ArticleAutoprofile 2D with different z-values
Hi, I have a product which has different z-values on its outline. My aim is to measure the whole outline with the camera and its under lighting, however, when I use the Autprofile 2D, I cannot select...
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Part Alignment assistance requested
I have really limited experience aligning off parts as normally I'm working off fixtures. We have some parts coming in for layouts that aren't shipping with the fixtures, and I have to program an...
View ArticleLoop in programs
We are looking into adding a loop into a program to be able to run 1, 2, 3 or 4 parts at a time on the CMM. All parts need to have serial numbers and PDF reports need to be saved with these serial...
View ArticleProfile question
Hi gang. I have a gd&t question. pic attached. This is not a typical profile correct? where I can use +/-.03 on the profile?
View ArticleArticle 5
is that a Mitsubishi Power part ? Looks some parts for land based turbine parts at a previous employer
View ArticleTrue position with composite: Legacy 3.7
When programming composite true position tolerance in pcdmis 3.7 you have upper segment which is locating the pattern (ex .028|A|B|C|), and the lower segment to each other (ex .014|A|). For the lower...
View Article2017 Update: how to find entitlement ID
I need to update to 2017, I have the license but when I try to do it in CLM I don't know my entitlement ID. Could someone walk me through updating from 2016 to 2017? Thanks I know this is probably...
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2017R1 : CMS106 + rotary doesn't work together...
It seems that the scan / COP doesn't turn with the rotary. If the table turns of 90°, the alignement turns with the rotary (it's the minimum !), the CMS 106 moves in the good alignment. I scan a first...
View ArticleFailed to generate a user instance of SQL Server due to failure
Failed to generate a user instance of SQL Server due to failure in starting the process for the user instance I got this error after having an issue with DP+ opening under a particular username. I...
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Tool Ball Alignment.
I have a lazer gage fixture that I need to set-up a calibration program for. In the print there are no datum's represented, I take it it's due to having a toolball. So, how would I create an alignment...
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