Probe Retract Issue
We have a new Hexagon CMM shop floor SF 4.5.4 machine with Pcdmis 2017 R1 on it. This is our second unit (the first is operating just fine). I have copied over some programs to the new unit. When I try...
View ArticleElapsed Time
So our 4 machines are pretty much running around the clock and talk of purchasing 1 or 2 more has came up. We are ramping up on a new contract and our upper level management wants some time studies...
View ArticleProbe Calibration problems
I just got done building a custom shank probe thanks to the help of Mikeg, I verified that my build was good by checking a 321 block, everything looked good. Now that I'm adding this custom probe to my...
View ArticleConnecting to Hyper terminal
I have been having "Amplitude Errors" in my X axis a few times per shift. I know how to tune in the scales but for some reason I can not get connected to the Hyper terminal. Actually its connected but...
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Hey man, I was told you might be able to help me with connecting to Hyperlink to get to the Tune scales menu. I know how to do everything. My issue is I press CTRL E-C-B & nothing happens.
View ArticleSharing Programs on machines with different versions
We have three machines that share the same programs. They are saved in a network folder all operators have access to. Two machines have v2011 software installed and the third has v2017. If the...
View ArticleProbe Building
Running PC-DMIS CAD++ 2016.0 on a global advantage 12.22.10 using TP20 builds. We just had someone from Hexagon out to replace the Tesa Star (part with the joint) with the newest and greatest. He...
View ArticleGage R&R Study with CMM
I've been asked to do a Gage R&R project using the CMM as the gage, and a step gage as the control subject. We are trying to determine the R&R of the operators and of the CMM, so we are using...
View ArticleRadius Intersection
Hi everyone, Looking for a bit of help about what is best practice for inspecting this type of feature (please see attached photos). I'm trying to inspect the size between the centre of a hole and and...
View ArticleProbe compensation problems SOLVED: Workplane setting
I am working on a new program and having some issues with the probe compensation. Everything worked for my alignment in the z plus work plane. Then changed to the y- to check some features on the side....
View Article2013 to 2017 Start and End Angle on Cyl and Cones not the same
We just updated our software from 2013 MR1 to 2017 R1 Sp2. As I am running programs, I've had and issue where my hit points on cylinders and cones are not lining up. My start and end points are the...
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Hello I can't download R2 version, Link which I received doesn't work. Could you send me some other link to download R2? thanks
View ArticleHow to make a header on each page in a report
Hy, I need header on each page in a report. How can I do it? It would be great if you could describe it step by step.
View ArticleReporting to Excel
Hello, When I try to report my parts results to excel and try to define its location, it always reverts back and saves the csv file to the location at which I have the program saved? Is there a reason...
View ArticleReducing the Size of the Graphic Analysis window on a report.
Hello, Is there any way of reducing the size of the Graphic Analysis window on a report? I am trying to reduce page count slightly! Thanks, Cian
View ArticleAny way to open a new or existing program without homing the CMM machine?
our counterbalance went on our DEA beta cmm machine, it has been fixed, but now the ram is held stationary, when open cmm software we cannot home the machine....Waiting on CMM company to arrive to...
View ArticleTouch Trigger vs Scanning Head
We are looking at purchasing another CMM. Boss was asking if we should spend the extra $12,000 and get a scanning head instead of the touch trigger. We are a production job shop and don't really do a...
View Articlestart up/alignment issues
started up program then i go to start manual alignment. i click "clear marked" then "mark all" then "execute". as soon as i click execute all featured disappear. there is no dialog box telling me to...
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It keeps telling me the file is invalid. I think its because of what kind of file it is. Give me a minute to figure it out
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