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Have you checked if the axes of your actual alignment match the CAD view? You can use CNC / move to position (or something like that). Let it move a certain distance in each axis to see if the directions are correct. Sometimes an alignment can end up flipped by 180 degrees, which may not be visible in the CAD view. Then Calypso assumes -Z is +Z and can hit the hardware limit above the granite plate

Hello, I would like to perform a derivative operation on an array. The first array is the values of a dimension. The second array is the time. How can I perform delta_Y / delta_time? It would also be great if is there a guide for writing valid actual expressions in GOM.

How to check 45 deg angle since the angle line at cord and I need to find max point coordinate

I always cut out the extra folder in the extract link. For example D:\Calypso Downloads\Calypso 2025\ZEISS CALYPSO 2025 Patch 8.0.1201 Setup, I would cut out the ZEISS CALYPSO 2025 Patch 8.0.1201 Setup portion, leaving the \ in front of it so it creates the folder you want and not do a folder within a folder.

If it's first run, then do manual alignment

IF you are only using rotary table 'passively' there isn't tremendous need for R/T qualification again. If you are scanning round parts with rotary table movement, that is where it becomes essential and often overlooked or not done correctly.

I am getting into hardware error limit 15 when "Clearance Plane from Cad model" upon selecting the CAD model. I defined the base alignment based on tooling spheres using RPS method Free form. Hardware limit error. Any suggestions Thanks

WHOAAAAA-WHATTTTT is this topic I just stumbled upon? Pallet Optimization? It kind of sounds like what I am thinking but I have never heard of it or explored it. I wondered if anyone had any more to share about this topic (I see this post is 4 years old). My site used to run 1 part at a time on our CMM and now I have been switching everything over to Autorun via pallet programs when I can. Does pallet optimization mean that if I put 4 parts down on my fixture plate, it will optimize and run features and probes in the best order to give me the best times possible? I think I thought this sounded like a dream/something impossible for Zeiss to make happen. For this to work, I am assuming it must run alignment on all 4 parts that I place first so that it calculates everything correctly? Any input would be appreciated!

When you have a CAD then just press button on top "Clearance Plane from CAD model" - it will cover whole model. Unless you can fit only a part from model into the machine. But this, showing Z axis direction is not correct. If it's your first program without definition base alignment, then first place CAD model, then translate it into correct orientation. Now extract features for base alignment. Make that alignment and now you can make clearance cube.

I am new to Zeiss Calypso. i have a part on the gauge fixture .What is the best way to identify clearance cube. Hardware limit is shown when trying to probe point in cnc mode under the part i used as best fit alignment using Tooling spheres as reference. Thanks

There should be option for outside and inside instead of inscribed/circumscribed - that meanes it should do always tangential element as functional. Otherwise you would need to create duplicate and set them correctly. Also you can try it out with duplicates and look which setup fits observation.

Well i am using LUA script because we are using forbiden chars for those names. So i am using name of characteristic like this and after measurement and qdas export Calypso starts BAT file which handles DFQ file Characteristic name: "02-u; Distancce 27.9" -> DFQ name K2001: "02/u" Simply i turn "-" sign to "/" and everything after ";" is lost in DFQ so i can keep track on report.

Probably just restart Calypso.

We are having torque screwdrivers to about 2.5Nm - but i am using reasonable strength to tighten it so i can not help with correct Nm to do this.

After doing more extensive searching in this group, I found where to turn the Trihedron on, by going to the CAD menu, selecting Creating Features, selecting the Hierachy tab, then check on the entity. Ken Quast 3-D CNC Hutchinson Mn.

While logged in under master my stop light is greyed out in autorun, and I have no idea how to fix this. See attached picture.

I am using Calypso 2023. Most of my measurement plans display the Trihedron for the X, Y and Z Zero. However, I have one, that displays it momentarily while loading, but then it disappears. Any suggestions? Thanks, Ken Quast 3-D CNC Hutchinson, Mn.

one is mounted into the table the other is on the table. both are level horizontally. That was what my thoughts were. If they do a simple start alignment, that should eliminate the "Find x, y, z" that is being completed. You can then have the actual part base alignment that can then be looped and shorten the beginning of the program. We did the Position after the one CMM was calibrated and the rotary table put back in place. As for the RT qualification, the operators are currently doing that after qualifying probes. But it runs from a program that i haven't looked into. Beyond that, as i say, I am new to rotary table stuff and learning as i go.

Hello, I was trying to create a 3d line between an inside diameter and an outside diameter. In the recall menu I see the box where you select the evaluation methods for the feature you recall, but I would want to use Max inscribed on the inside diameter, and Min circumscribed for the outside diameter, and i am having difficulties being able to tell if it is applied to both correctly or not. It seems like the selected evaluation method applies to both features recalled. I was wondering if there was a way to make sure there is a different evaluation method being used for each recalled feature into that 3d line. If my description is confusing I can take photos if that helps. Thanks!

I agree with Chris. Although I understand why and how they would take the base alignment off the rotary table, I wouldn't recommend it. You should be able to locate the base alignment just fine using the part vs recalling the RT axis into the base alignment. If you are struggling with crashing on the base alignment due to no part fixturing, then just use a start alignment before the base alignment. This will allow you to use the "Pre-alignment at CNC start" functions better (found in the Rotary Table button under Measurement Plan). For some programs, I like to do a homing run at the start of the program and then use "Base Alignment Axis" to match the RT axis and Base Alignment axis. It all depends on what works for you. Putting a RT position back to 0 is sometimes useful in your End Park Position, helps with loading the next part. Do you understand how to do RT position and RT qualification? Found under Resources>Rotary Table

@Jason Knox is your rotary horizontal or vertical?

I have a complicated issue where I work at. We have lost so many experienced people over the last couple years and replaced them with ... well to be nice... less experienced people. One of the simplest issues we are facing is damaged probe components due to over tighten or bad results base on under tighten components. I have looked high and low for a simple pin type torque wrench but have not been able to find one. Does anyone know where i can find one or point me in right direction.

you can duplicate a caracteristic on several feature, or copy datum, strategy... from one features to the other, but I don't see how you can duplicate feature.

Hi Martin, I understand how qdasconv is structured. I would like to assign fixed characteristic numbers (K2001) to the inspection characteristics. If the employee only inspects individual characteristics, the assignment to the CAQ system should match via the characteristic number. What is the best way to store the characteristic numbers in the inspection characteristics? Inspection characteristic attributes?

Thanks everyone for pointing me in the right direction. It worked!