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DATAPAGE RT export to DP PLUS |
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Written by James Mannes
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Wilcox Associates Inc., a software company owned by Hexagon Metrology, has introduced new statistical software package, DATAPAGE + Desktop Version 4.1 (DP+).
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Printer Setup In The Marked Sets Environment |
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Written by James Mannes
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The use of marked sets allows the programmer great flexibility in creating parametric programs that can be used for parts at different stages in the production cycle. As an example, a program can be created that will measure a part after the first machining operation, only the second machining operation, or measure the part as a completed part ready for shipment to the customer.
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Written by James Mannes
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A request from one of our customers started me on this project. What they wanted to see was a “real time” statistical process control (SPC) program for their critical characteristics. So with that being the underlying emphasis, I consulted with my PC-DMIS colleagues on the best approach to doing this with the tools I have. I was able to utilize DATAPAGE to get the necessary end result. As stated at Wikipedia.com,
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Written by James Mannes
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A Step by Step Tutorial
The most important aspect of measuring features with a CMM is the alignment. The most misunderstood aspect of measuring features with a CMM is the alignment. What usually is the case is that the shop foreman has his Layout Technician quit and needs to fill the spot. So, he takes one of the smarter, “computer savvy” employees and says, “Harry, Joe quit yesterday, you’re now the Layout Technician”. While Harry is a competent machinist and Tool and Die Maker, he hasn’t the foggiest clue as to what the six degrees of freedom are, nor does he know what a primary, secondary, or tertiary datum is. This is wherein the problem lies. The most critical portion of setting up a part for inspection is the least understood. This article is going to explain to the novice, without getting into great detail, how to align a part on the CMM.
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Written by James Mannes
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The clearplane function found within PC-DMIS is a very useful tool for the programmer. It takes only a few practice sessions for the programmer to be able to use this function with confidence. Below is an example of how to use the clearplane function.
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