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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.

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.

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!

tangent don't work with plane, but work great with line, it is much simple (than a contruction on the intersection of the intersection of the offset :) thanks

Yeah, one of the many reasons I left Moog (California), this method is designed for quick operator runs, it works to a degree but there lots of room for improvement. I recommend using Zeiss method of Base Alignment especially with rotary table or you lose some functionality, such as ability to align part to 'base alignment'. In Cali, our parts on R/T were actively scanning with R/T, e.g. gear/shafts. Also as a note here, that temp probing should always be first, and it is my understanding it does NOT work if you start the program with a 'secondary alignment' such as recalling 'A Start RT'.

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Under "construction" there is "tangent". I don't think it works with planes though. If you intersect each plane of the V-block with the face of the V-block to get two lines instead of planes then you should be able to use "Tangent". Within "tangent" you just select each intersection line and enter the diameter.

Hi, you can do an infinity of circle tangeant to two plan, so you have to choose one diameter. how i will do (I guess there is other way) First mesure the two plan of the V-block, construct a offset plan of each with your radius as value of offset. intersect the two offset plan. construct a theorical plan intersect the theorical plan and the previous intersection, that give you a point with witch you can construct a theorical diameter at the choosen diameter, by adding formula in X ; Y ; Z and the diameter

Hello, you can try this Ölçer Topu/Pim Ölçer Boyutlarının Değerlendirilmesi.pdf

I have had mixed results scanning a curve on the V and then using "Circle in contour best fit"... I used to try to do this in gear teeth for a "over ball dimension" check but found another way of doing it. Circle in contour might have improved since i last used it many.. many.. years ago....

Sorry, I mean that the features are duplicated when I use the copy and paste formatting icon between several items.

How do I create a theoretical circle or cylinder with tangent surfaces in a V-block? Is this possible with Calypso? Who can walk me through this step by step?

You can insert copied elements with or without references (see context menu). With references also duplicates dependent elements. But I'm not sure if it works in both directions ("copy feature -> also copy characteristic" vs. "copy characteristic -> also copy feature")

It's De-Warp https://software-store.zeiss.com/us/products/apps/de-warp