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CAMIO 8 Basic training

Contents 1.

2.

3.

User interface ..................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1.

General ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.

File Menu ............................................................................................................................... 6

1.3.

Online/Offline mode .............................................................................................................. 6

1.4.

Ribbon bar .............................................................................................................................. 6

1.4.1.

Customize the Ribbon ............................................................................................................ 7

1.5.

Additional Tools..................................................................................................................... 8

a.

View ....................................................................................................................................... 8

b.

Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 9

1.6.

Sensor ..................................................................................................................................... 9

1.7.

Explorer ................................................................................................................................ 10

1.8.

Part Program......................................................................................................................... 10

1.8.1.

Teach Path view ................................................................................................................... 11

1.8.2.

Program toolbar .................................................................................................................... 11

1.8.3.

Sensor Check toolbar ........................................................................................................... 11

1.8.4.

Simulation toolbar ................................................................................................................ 12

1.9.

Properties.............................................................................................................................. 12

1.10.

Status bar .............................................................................................................................. 14

1.11.

Output tabs ........................................................................................................................... 15

1.12.

View Toolbar ....................................................................................................................... 16

1.13.

Docking and pinning down .................................................................................................. 18

Probe and sphere setup .................................................................................................................... 19 2.1.

Activate Sensor Management .............................................................................................. 19

2.2.

Create a Probe ...................................................................................................................... 21

2.3.

Create a Sensor Collection ................................................................................................... 22

2.4.

Locate the calibration sphere ............................................................................................... 23

2.5.

Define sensor angles and calibration.................................................................................... 28

2.

Creating a new program ....................................................................................................... 35

2.1.

Folder structure .................................................................................................................... 35

2.2.

Create a new program .......................................................................................................... 35

Alignments ....................................................................................................................................... 40 3.1.

Plane/Line/Point alignment .................................................................................................. 40

3.2.

Plane/Line/Point alignment (Using CAD) ........................................................................... 54

5.

4.

Inspecting basic features ...................................................................................................... 74

4.1.

Measurement modes............................................................................................................. 74

4.2.

Measuring Settings ............................................................................................................... 75

4.3.

Nominal input....................................................................................................................... 78

4.4.

Safety Positions .................................................................................................................... 79

a.

Relative movements ............................................................................................................. 79

b.

Absolute ............................................................................................................................... 80

c.

Handbox button .................................................................................................................... 81

4.5.

Plane measurement............................................................................................................... 81

a.

With CAD model ................................................................................................................. 81

b.

Without CAD model ............................................................................................................ 83

4.6.

Line Measurement ................................................................................................................ 84

4.7.

Point Measurement............................................................................................................... 86

4.8.

Circle Measurement ............................................................................................................. 87

4.9.

Slot Measurement................................................................................................................. 89

4.10.

Constructing a Point ............................................................................................................. 90

4.11.

Constructing a Line .............................................................................................................. 91

4.12.

Constructing a Plane ............................................................................................................ 92

4.13.

Constructing a Circle............................................................................................................ 93

Reporting ......................................................................................................................................... 94 5.1.

Report Settings ..................................................................................................................... 94

a.

Program ................................................................................................................................ 94

b.

Reporting .............................................................................................................................. 96

5.2.

Output Feature ...................................................................................................................... 96

5.3.

Format Output ...................................................................................................................... 97

5.4.

Graphical report ................................................................................................................... 98

1. User interface 1.1. General

File Menu

Online CMM

Task Tabs

View Toolbar

Additional Tools

Ribbon bar Program Tools

Part Program Window

Properties Window

Model Window

Sensor Window

Sensor Check

Simulation Tools

Explorer Window 4 Output Tabs

Status Bar

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1.2. File Menu The File menu provides access to a number of basic functions for managing the complete document and for setting preferences. Use the Preference button to change the program settings.

1.3. Online/Offline mode Use the checkmark to connect Camio to the CMM. A program can be performed on a CMM or offline. In offline mode Camio will measure and simulate on a CAD model.

1.4. Ribbon bar Machine Displays options for defining, calibrating and selecting sensors, using rotary tables, operating twin column machines, setting up laser scanners and other machine specific items. Alignment Displays options for setting up and manipulating datum’s. Tactile Displays options for inspecting a feature using touch points, including options for selecting and moving the sensor, setting measurement parameters, evaluating features and outputting data.

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Camio 8 Basic training Tactile Scan Displays options for inspecting a feature using tactile scanning, including options for selecting and moving the sensor, setting measurement parameters, evaluating features and outputting data. Laser Displays options for inspecting a feature using laser scanning, including options for selecting and moving the sensor, setting measurement parameters, evaluating features and outputting data. Construct Displays options for defining feature nominals, constructing theoretical features and outputting data. Model Displays options for positioning the part in the machine volume. Point Cloud Allows you to load, filter and save point cloud data from laser scanning, and retrieve features from point clouds. Advanced Allows you to use advanced programming options, including declared variable data or text strings, when building inspection programs. Report Allows you to create and edit a report on measured or constructed features.

1.4.1. Customize the Ribbon

Open the Quick Access toolbar, More Commands. You can create your own Toolbar with selected commands or you can add extra commands to the current Ribbon.  Click New in the Toolbars tab to create a new Toolbar.  The Commands tab shows every available feature in Camio. You are able to drag and drop these commands to the new toolbar or into the Ribbon. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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1.5. Additional Tools a. View The View menu shows a list of available windows and menu’s in Camio. Toggle an invisible item to show it on screen. Load: displays the Load Layout dialog box, where you can browse for a previously saved layout of your CAMIO screen Save: displays the Save Layout dialog box, where you can save the current layout of your CAMIO screen. More information can be found in the Setting Up the CAMIO Layout topic. Customize your own screen settings and save the profile. A profile can also be created for multiple displays.

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b. Configuration All the parameters for CMM communication are stored in the configuration file. Be cautious when changing parameters in this menu.

1.6. Sensor This window shows the assembled probes, created spheres and created probe orientations. The buttons on top provide options to create probes, spheres, orientations, … .

a .

a. Sensor Collections A sensor collection can contain multiple folders. This gives you the opportunity to categorize the sensor by folder or make a folder for each user. The folder Training contains a LC15Dx scanner and a TP200 probe. Each probe shows a list of orientations.

b .

A probe with orientations is called a Sensor. c .

The green tick indicates that the orientation is calibrated.

b. Probes Before you create a sensor you have to assemble the probe fist. The Create a new probe-button opens the Probe Designer window. Here you can build your probe like it is mounted on the CMM. After the probe is created you can drag it into a folder in the Sensor Collections list. The Edit Sensor window pops up where you can select the orientations for the probe. c. Calibration Spheres Add a sphere for probe calibration by clicking on the Create a new sphere-button. The created sphere appears in the Calibration Spheres list. With a sensor you can locate the sphere. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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1.7. Explorer An inventory of all the created/measured features are listed by category in the Explorer window. Visibility can be toggled for every feature with the checkboxes. For reporting a feature can easily be selected from the list. A reported feature contains a list of its reports.



Blue icon: measured features

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Green icon: constructed features

1.8. Part Program The part program window displays the current DMIS program. You can use the DMIS View button Block view and DMIS view.

Block view

from the Program toolbar to toggle between the

DMIS view

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1.8.1. Teach Path view When you create a feature to measure, the Teach Path view shows the touches, moves and any changes to settings in the order you made them. You can use the handbox to take points and add moves, or you can use the options available from the toolbar for the feature type. If you have selected DMIS View from the Program toolbar, the Teach Path view shows DMIS view. Otherwise, it shows the Block view. Clicking on a feature in this list shows its settings in the Properties Window.

1.8.2. Program toolbar Program Run: run the part program complete Program Step: run the part program step-by-step Program Stop: stop a running program Program Restart: restart the part program DMIS View: switch between the Block view and the DMIS view Find: (only in DMIS view) find a keyword in the DMIS code Replace: (only in DMIS view) find and replace text in the DMIS code with another text

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1.8.4. Simulation toolbar Reverse: Reverse the machine simulation Pause: Pause the machine simulation Slow: Slow machine simulation Normal: Normal machine simulation, similar to a real machine Fast: Fast machine simulation Very Fast: Very fast machine simulation, as fast as possible

1.9. Properties The Properties window provides the ability to change and view feature and measurement properties when you define a feature. The name of the current feature is displayed in the Identity section near the top of the window. You can change this by overtyping it. When measuring a feature, select the feature in the Teach Path view to display information in the Properties window. When you have made the changes you require, for each of the features in the Teach Path view, you can click Apply on the toolbar. Commands for the feature inspections are added to your part program depending on your selections in the Properties window. If you select multiple features in the Teach Path view, the Properties window displays the information common to the selected features. Any changes you make will be applied to all the selected features.

Group title: Using multi-feature inspection you can enter a title for a group of features, making them easy to identify within your part program. Name: Use the Name Circle to type in a new name for your feature. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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Camio 8 Basic training Datum Label: Use the Datum Label line to specify a datum label for the feature. This generates a Datum feature to your program, allowing the feature to be used in the creation of datum’s and alignments. Nominal data: When you select a feature type to inspect, you can type its nominal values into the Properties table. Feature direction: Change the feature direction by opening the direction box

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Inner and outer features: For feature types that can be inner or outer features, for example circles, select inner or outer using the drop-down list in the Geometric Items section. Bounding lines and cylinders: For line and cylinder features, use the Bound/Unbound dropdown list in the Bound section. This changes the feature and tolerance parameters available to line features accordingly. Bounded lines and cylinders are displayed from the start to the end. Unbounded lines and cylinders are displayed at a length you specified. Compare to CAD: For point features and laser surface measurements, select true using the drop-down list in the Geometric Items section to compare the selected features to the CAD model in the Model window. Measurement method: The options available are: 

Basic - select this if no relative measurement is required.



Relative to surface - select this to take a specified number of points at a specified distance outside a target area. This will be used to define a nominal target surface.



Relative to feature - select this to adjust the position of the nominal measurement target, based on the position and orientation of a chosen feature.

Changing the measurement method changes the options available in the Mode section to allow you to set up additional parameters where relative measurement has been selected. Measurement mode: Use the Mode drop-down list in the Mode section to select the operation mode for CAMIO: 

Manual - puts the machine into Manual mode and creates a manual part program. When you run the program, you must manually take the points using the handbox. The number of points to take is displayed in the Points field and you can change it there before you click Apply.

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Program - puts the program into Program mode. The measure points are taught manually, clicked on the CAD model or entered as nominal values in the Teach Properties window.

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Auto (or CNC) - puts the program into Automatic mode. If the feature being inspected does not have a 'canned cycle' (internal measuring routine), the mode is Program. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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Camio 8 Basic training If the feature has a canned cycle, the mode is Automatic, unless you have moves and touch points in the Teach Path view. In this case, the mode is Program. In Auto mode, when you click Apply, CAMIO automatically measures the feature, unless you have already measured the part by using the handbox and the feature does not have a canned cycle, or you have added moves and touch points. When you run the program, CAMIO automatically measures the feature (unless the feature does not have a canned cycle, or you have added moves and touch points). Points: The minimum number of measure points required to define the feature type. Tolerances: The tolerances available for the selected feature are shown in the Tolerance Output section. For any particular feature or tolerance parameters, you may be able to set low and high tolerances to evaluate the feature. Removing tolerances: Click a field in the Tolerance Output section to drop down the list of tolerances. Select the blank entry in the list. This only removes the tolerances from the feature. It does not delete any tolerance definitions. Fitting algorithms and filters: To apply a fitting algorithm and filters when measuring features, change the options in the Filter section as required. Some of the options display scrolling lists to select from, and some require you to type in the values. Laser sensor parameters: When the feature measurement is created using the Laser tab, the Laser Items section is available in the Properties window. This allows you to change which laser profile will be used, and the point and line spacing for the feature that is to be measured. Alignment Options: When using the alignment tools on the Tactile, Tactile Scan or Laser tab, selecting the Alignment line in the Teach Path View displays Primary, Secondary and Tertiary origin and axis information in the Properties window. These will be filled in automatically by CAMIO, but these options can be changed. For example, the alignment tools wizard will set the axis direction, but it may not be possible to measure the positive side of a feature, so you can choose the reverse direction.

1.10. Status bar Status Information: Shows button information of the selected button or information of the expected steps. Cartesian/Polar: Allows you to toggle between Cartesian or polar coordinates Settings: Displays the Settings Dialog box where you can define the system settings for CMM search, approach and retract distances, etc. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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Camio 8 Basic training Programming mode: Click to display the other programming modes, with the current mode checked. You can select a different mode from this list, if appropriate to your program. Mode

Command executed?

Command Teach Insert

Yes Yes No

Command inserted? Notes No Yes Yes

For inserting single commands. Not intended for inserting blocks of commands or for building a program.

Datum: Displays the name of the current datum. Click to display a list of datum’s in your program, with the current datum checked. You can select a different datum from this list. Sensor: Displays the name of the current sensor (if the name is long, the word 'Sensor' is not displayed). Click to display a list of sensors in your program, with the current sensor checked. You can select a different sensor from this list. Note that the list shows only those sensors currently available for selection i.e. those that have been recalled.

1.11.Output tabs

Model window

Report window

Output window

Model window: The model window simulation tab displays a view of the CAD model, and nominal, measured, constructed features, etc. The display of individual features is controlled using check boxes in the explorer window. Report window: The Report window shows a complete view of your CAMIO report sections, including the CAD model and tables in all sections defined, and the flyouts and form items containing the feature data. Output window: The Output window displays the DMIS and vendor format (VFORM) output from the DMIS program. The data displayed depends on what you have set up in the Format Output dialog box and the Vendor Output Format dialog box. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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1.12. View Toolbar

Orbit:  3D-rotation: if the mouse pointer is positioned inside the circle that appears on screen, when dragging, the model or features will orbit in all 3 axes 

2D-rotation: if the mouse pointer is positioned outside the circle that appears on screen, when dragging, the model or features will rotate on an axis perpendicular to the screen.

3D

Mouse Shortcut

2D

RMB

Pan: Allows you to translate the CAD-model or features parallel to the screen horizontal and vertical direction.

Mouse Shortcut Mouse wheel/MMB

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Zoom: Press the left mouse button and drag forward to zoom in to the middle of the screen and drag backwards to zoom out.

Mouse Shortcut

Scroll Zoom in/out: Click on the magnifying glass to zoom in or out.

Zoom to box: Drag the mouse cursor to draw a box over the area of the model that you wish to expand.

Zoom all: Expands the defined features (model, nominal/actual/constructed features, point clouds) to fit the model window.

Mouse Shortcut Zoom model: Expands the model to fit the model window. 2x click Mouse wheel/MMB

Standard views: Displays the various surface views of the model. (Top, Front, Left, …) The isometric option displays the model so that lines of equal length along each of the three axes look the same length.

Wireframe: displays the model with transparent faces. This allows features not visible on the real part to be seen through obscuring faces.

Render: displays the model with opaque, colored faces. The faces are shaded with reference to a simple light source.

Hidden line: displays the model with opaque but uncolored faces, so that you cannot view features through obscuring faces.

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Attributes display options: displays a drop-down menu where you can select which types of entities you want to display. These selections are persistent, and will remain selected until they are deselected.

Machine display options: displays a drop-down menu where you can select which parts of the machine you want to display. These selections are persistent, and will remain selected until they are deselected.

CAD display options: displays a drop-down menu where you can switch layers on and off to give a clear view of an area or detail of the CAD model.

1.13. Docking and pinning down Pinned window Docked as tab

Unpinned window Docked as window

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2. Probe and sphere setup 2.1. Activate Sensor Management Steps 1 to 3 will only need to be carried out once. 1.

Select Preferences from the Camio Start button.

2.

From the Configure menu.

Use sensor management: this will activate the Sensor -tree Use sensor management tool changers: this will activate the Rack button

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Select Sensors from the View menu.

The Sensor Manager window will now appear.

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2.2. Create a Probe This wizard will help you to build a probe.

The Probe Designer screen will appear.

Follow the onscreen instructions to build a graphical representation of the Probe.

Assemble a probe: PH10MQ  PAA1  TP200  TP200-Module  M2 – 3mm x 20mm Name the probe preferably: TP200_D3-L20 D3 is the probe diameter L20 is the length of the probe. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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2.3. Create a Sensor Collection A Sensor collection contains one or more probe orientations. First we can create a folder to store our sensors. 1.

Click with the RMB on ‘Sensor Collections’

2.

Rename the collection to the desired name. In this example the collection is called ‘Training’.

3.

Drag the definition of the probe into the tool collection.

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Select a minimum of 1 probe angle. Logically it is best to select A0 B0.

5.

This will create a sub folder under the Training folder called TP200_D2-L20. You will find sensor A0B0 in this list.

2.4. Locate the calibration sphere 1.

Create a sphere.

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1.1

1.3 1.2

1.4

1.5

1.1

Enter name of calibration sphere. (Example: Master)

1.2

Select ‘Contact’ for a Touch Probe.

1.3

Select ‘Master’ for a single calibration sphere.

1.4

Enter sphere diameter obtained from certificate supplied with sphere.

1.5

Enter direction of sphere from CMM bed

Once you have located the sphere the XYZ-values will indicate the sphere location. If you know the sphere location you can type in these values. In this case the CMM can be set to automatically detect the sphere. 2.

A new calibration sphere has now been created.

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Create a new program.

From the New Inspection menu,

3.2 3.3

3.1

3.4 3.5

3.1

Select either a Metric or Imperial Template.

3.2

Enter the name of your program.

3.3

The browse icon allows you to select were your program will be saved.

3.4

Select either ‘Online’ or ‘Offline’ operation.

3.5

Auto run will automatically start the program.

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The generated block view will appear in the program window.

The Arrow MUST be on the PAUSE statement after these steps. 5.

Locate the sphere.

6.

Sphere Setup

6.1

6.3 6.4 6.2

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Select the sphere in the list to be located.

6.2

Select the sensor to be used to locate the sphere. (preferably a A0B0 angle)

6.3

Select Manually locate spheres otherwise the CMM will automatically locate the sphere. An automatic localization of the sphere is only possible if you entered the values when you created the sphere or previously have located the sphere.

6.4

Select Output to current DMIS program to write the program into your current program.

7.

Run the program.

8.

Follow the on screen instructions.

9.

Make a comment from the warning textbox. This will avoid a popup.

10. On completion, SAVE the program for future use.

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2.5. Define sensor angles and calibration 1.

Define the required probe angles to calibrate.

1.1 1.2

1.3

1.1

Select the probe to calibrate.

1.2

Select from which collection the probe is from.

1.3

Select which angles of the probe are to be calibrated.

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2.

Create a new program.

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2.2

2.3

2.1

2.4 2.5

2.1

Select either a Metric or Imperial Template.

2.2

Enter the name of your program.

2.3

The browse icon allows you to select were your program will be saved.

2.4

Select either ‘Online’ or ‘Offline’ operation.

2.5

Auto run will automatically start the program.

The generated DMIS code will appear in the program window.

The Arrow MUST be on the PAUSE statement after these steps.

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Open Preferences  Program  Calibration

3.1

3.1

4.

Enter the number of points to be taken during each calibration. It is recommended that for optimum calibration 9 points are used.

Start Calibration Wizard.

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From the Calibration Wizard Menu select the probe to calibrate.

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Select Output to current DMIS program to write the program into your current program. 6.

Run the program.

7.

Follow the on screen instructions.

8.

Make a comment from the Warning textbox. This will avoid a popup.

9.

On completion, SAVE the program for future use.

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The calibration results are shown on the OUTPUT window.

The results of the calibrations are also saved in a .res file. By default, this file is saved in the same directory as the calibration program. 10. The probes that have been calibrated are shown in the Sensor Window.

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2. Creating a new program 2.1. Folder structure It is advisable to make the following folder structure for every model/project you want to measure.

Calibration: Save the probe calibration program for this project in this folder. Save the sphere location program in this folder. Model:

Destination folder for the CAD file. Camio recalls this location if you want to use the CAD model for a measurement.

Program:

Store the measurement program in this folder.

Results:

Use this folder as output folder for the reports.

2.2. Create a new program 1.

Create a new program.

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The new inspection window will open.

3.

Browse to the folder where the program will be stored. Enter the name of the program.

4.

The program name will now be shown.

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Use model file gives the opportunity to use a CAD file while programming.

The model can be used for programming. This option will show again when opening the program. After the program is made you can run it without the CAD model. 6.

Select a template. If a custom template has not been created, select either Basic Metris or Basic Inch.

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Select Online operation and Auto Run program

8.

The DMIS program will be shown.

The arrow must now be on the PAUSE line. Any new code is inserted on lines before the arrow. 9.

Any probes that will be used during inspection of a part will need to be recalled.

Recall will place the selected sensors in the DMIS code. If you export the DMIS code the sensors are included in the code.

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DMIS view Switch between the Block view and the DMIS view.

Block view

11. The first probe that will be used for inspection must be selected.

12. New code is generated within the program.

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3. Alignments 3.1. 3-2-1 alignment (without CAD) This guide will take you through the steps required to create a Plane Line Point alignment, without the use of a CAD model. The guide will lead you through a Manual alignment, then an Automatic alignment. The drawing below shows a part marked with the Datum’s A, B and C. Datum A will be used as the primary axis. This axis can be set by the measurement of a plane. This plane can then be used to control the Z axis and the Z origin. Datum B will be used to the secondary axis. This axis will be set by the measurement of a line. This line can then be used to control the Y axis and X origin. Datum C will be used as the tertiary. This will set by the measurement point. This point can then be used to set the Y origin.

A [

C

B

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Fully Constraint Alignment To make a good alignment it is important to constrain all six degrees of freedom. 

3 translations: X, Y and Z-axis



3 rotations: around the X, Y and Z-axis

Create a new program (see how to create a new program).

The manual alignment can now be set. 1.

Set the Primary axis and Origin from the inspection of a plane. This is shown on the drawing as Datum A. This plane can be used to set Z axis and Z origin. a. Inspect a Plane.

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c. Set the plane name and set the mode to Manual, within the properties menu.

d. Apply.

e. Set the alignment and the origin for this plane.

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2.

Set the Secondary axis and Origin from the inspection of a Line (Datum B). In this instance the line will be used to set the Y+ axis and X origin. a. Inspect a Line.

b. Using the hand box, take a minimum of 2 points for the line from the part. As the points are taken they will appear in the program window. The first point taken will set the origin of the line. The second point taken will set the direction of the line. They must be taken in the correct order.

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d. Apply

e. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the plane (Datum A). Using the line set the Y axis and X origin (Datum B).

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3.

Set the Tertiary Origin (Datum C) from the inspection of a Point. This Point can be used to set the X origin. a. Inspect a Point.

b. Using the hand box, take 1 points on the front plane of the part. This point will appear in the program window.

c. Set the point name in the properties menu.

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e. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the plane (Datum A) and the line (Datum B). Using the point, set the Y origin (Datum C).

The manual alignment has now been set as per the drawing. The Z axis (Primary axis) has been set using Man-top plane (Datum A). The Y axis and X origin (Secondary axis) has been set using Man-line (Datum B). The Y origin is in the center of Man-point (Datum C). The Z origin is level with the Man-Top plane (Datum A). After a manual alignment, an Automatic alignment must be performed.

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The automatic alignment can now be set. 1.

Set the Primary axis and Origin from the inspection of a plane. This is shown drawing as Datum A. This plane can be used to set Z axis and Z origin. a. Before measuring a feature. Ensure that the probe has a clear path to first point of the feature. This can be done by adding a move point in Auto Mode.

b. Inspect a Plane.

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d. Normalize to Feature, the points taken.

Highlight points + RMC

e. Set the plane name in the properties menu also ensure that the Measurement mode is now set to Program or CNC.

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g. Set the alignment and the origin for this plane.

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Set the Secondary axis and Origin (Datum B) from the inspection of a Line. In this instance the line will be used to set the Y+ axis and X origin. a. Before measuring the line. Ensure that the probe has a clear path to first point of the line. See 5a. b. Inspect a Line.

c. Using the hand box, take a minimum of 2 points for the line from the part. As the points are taken they will appear in the program window. The first point taken will set the origin of the line. The second point taken will set the direction of the line. They must be taken in the correct order.

d. Normalize the points of the line (See step 5c) e. Set the line name in the properties menu also ensure that the Measurement mode is now set to Program or CNC.

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h. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the plane (Datum A). Using the Auto-line set the Y axis and X origin (Datum B).

3.

Set the Tertiary Origin from the inspection of a Point (Datum C). This Point can be used to set the Y origin. a. Before measuring the point. Ensure that the probe has a clear path to the point. See 5a b. Inspect a Point.

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d. Set the point name in the properties menu also ensure that the Measurement mode is now set to auto.

e. Apply.

f. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the Auto-plane (Datum A) and the Auto-line (Datum B). Using the Auto-point, set the Y origin (Datum C).

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g. After measuring the feature. Ensure that the probe is clear of the part. See 5a.

The Z axis (Primary axis) has been set using Auto-top plane (Datum A). The Y axis and X origin (Secondary axis) has been set using Auto-line (Datum B). The Y origin is in the center of Auto-point (Datum C). The Z origin is level with the Auto-Top plane (Datum A).

The automatic alignment has now been set as per the drawing.

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3.2. 3-2-1 alignment (Using CAD) This guide will take you through the steps required to create a Plane Line Point alignment, using a CAD model. The guide will lead you through a Manual alignment, then an Automatic alignment. The drawing below shows a part marked with the Datum’s A, B and C. Datum A will be used as the primary axis. This axis can be set by the measurement of a plane. This plane can then be used to control the Z axis and the Z origin. Datum B will be used to the secondary axis. This axis will be set by the measurement of a line circles This line can then be used to control the Y axis and X origin. Datum C will be used as the tertiary. This will set by the measurement point. This point can then be used to set the Y origin.

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The manual alignment can now be set. 1.

Set the Primary axis and Origin from the inspection of a plane. This is shown on the drawing as Datum A. This plane can be used to set Z axis and Z origin. a. Inspect a Plane.

b. Click on the Primary plane of the model in the Model Window.

c. Set the plane name in the properties menu.

d. Apply.

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f. Set the alignment and the origin for this plane.

2.

Set the Secondary axis and Origin from the inspection of a Line (Datum B). In this instance the line will be used to set the Y+ axis and X origin. a. Inspect a Line.

b. From the CAD model, click the line used for the Secondary axis.

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c. Ensure that the line direction and normal are correct. The line direction controls the axis alignment. The line normal controls the direction of the probing. This arrow is showing the line direction. It needs to be pointing in your required axis. This arrow is showing the line normal. The probe will take points in the opposite direction to the arrow. From this image we can see that the Normal is correct, but the direction of the axis will be flipped by 180 degrees. The correct orientation of the arrows is shown below.

To change the Normal and Axis Direction, press on the ‘Directions’ button within the Grid window.

Or use the Properties window. Chose Unbound for a line with no limits. Set the Direction in this case Y+ . Set the Normal direction in this case X-.

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e. Apply.

f. Using the hand box, take 2 points on the line. The window below will appear

g. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the plane (Datum A). Using the line set the X axis and Y origin (Datum B).

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3.

Set the Tertiary Origin (Datum C) from the inspection of a Point. This Point can be used to set the Y origin. a. Inspect a Point.

b. From the CAD model, click on the front plane to select a point used for the tertiary origin (point will control the Y origin).

c. Set the point name in the properties menu.

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f. Using the hand box, take a point on the front plane. The window below will appear

g. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the plane (Datum A) and the line (Datum B). Using the point, set the Y origin (Datum C).

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Camio 8 Basic training The manual alignment has now been set as per the drawing. The Z axis (Primary axis) has been set using Man-top plane (Datum A). The Y axis and X origin (Secondary axis) has been set using Man-line (Datum B). The Y origin is in the center of Man-point (Datum C). The Z origin is level with the Man-Top plane (Datum A). After a manual alignment, an Automatic alignment must be performed.

The automatic alignment can now be set. 4.

Set the Primary axis and Origin from the inspection of a plane. This is shown drawing as Datum A. This plane can be used to set Z axis and Z origin. Before measuring a feature, ensure that the probe has a clear path to first point of the feature. a. This can be done by adding a move point in Auto Mode.

b. Inspect a Plane.

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d. Select the touch icon

Pick a minimum of 4 points on the CAD plane. As points are taken, they will appear in the program window.

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f. Apply.

g. Set the alignment and the origin for this plane.

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5.

Set the Secondary axis and Origin (Datum B) from the inspection of a Line. In this instance the line will be used to set the Y+ axis and X origin. a. Before measuring the line. Ensure that the probe has a clear path to first point of the line. See 5a b. Inspect a Line.

c. From the CAD model, click the line used for the Secondary axis.

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Camio 8 Basic training d. Ensure that the line direction and normal are correct. The line direction controls the axis alignment. The line normal controls the direction of the probing. This arrow is showing the line direction. It needs to be pointing in your required axis. This arrow is showing the line normal. The probe will take points in the opposite direction to the arrow. From this image we can see that the Normal is correct, but the direction of the axis will be flipped by 180 degrees. The correct orientation of the arrows is shown below.

To change the Normal and Axis Direction, press on the ‘Directions’ button within the Grid window.

Or use the Properties window. Chose Unbound for a line with no limits. Set the Direction in this case Y+ . Set the Normal direction in this case X-.

To change the Normal and Axis Direction, press on the ‘Directions’ button within the Grid window.

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Camio 8 Basic training d. Pick on the CAD model, the required number of points for the line (min 2). Select the touch icon

The first point taken will set the origin of the line. The second point taken will set the direction of the line. They must be taken in the correct order. First Point to be picked on CAD

Second point to be picked on CAD

Pick a minimum of 2 points on the CAD plane. As the points are being taken, they will appear in the Program window.

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g. Apply.

h. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the plane (Datum A). Using the Auto- line set the Y+ axis and X origin (Datum B).

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6.

Set the Tertiary Origin from the inspection of a Point (Datum C). This Point can be used to set the Y origin. c. Before measuring the line. Ensure that the probe has a clear path to first point of the line. See 5a d. Inspect a Point.

c. From the CAD model, click on the front plane to select a point used for the tertiary origin.

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f. Apply.

f. Repeat the alignment and the origin for the Auto-plane (Datum A) and the Auto-line (Datum B). Using the Auto-point, set the Y origin (Datum C).

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The Z axis (Primary axis) has been set using Auto-top plane (Datum A). The X axis and Y origin (Secondary axis) has been set using Auto-line (Datum B). The X origin is in the center of Auto-point (Datum C). The Z origin is level with the Auto-Top plane (Datum A) .

The automatic alignment has now been set as per the drawing.

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3.3. Plane/Line/Point alignment (Using CAD) Use Level alignment to set up a plane constraint.

First click on the surface on the model where you want to measure the plane.

Set the name and the parameters in the Properties window. The vector direction of the plane points in the Z+ direction. Use the “…” button to change the vector direction. Set the Mode to Manual if you are measuring manually. Use Program or CNC when you measure the plane automatically. A plane is a feature that is measured in Program mode. Do not forget to add touches when you measure automatically. The Level alignment will constrain the Z translation and the X Y rotation.

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Use Plane Line Point to constrain the model with a line and a point.

The plane is already set with the previous alignment. Pick a line and a point to link the features to the CAD model.

Set the name and the parameters for each feature in the Properties window

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3.4. Exercises 1.

Make a 3 Plane alignment without a CAD model.

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Make a 3 Plane alignment with a CAD model. A

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Make an alignment with a plane and 2 circles, without CAD.

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Make an alignment with a plane and 2 circles, with CAD.

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4. Inspecting basic features 4.1. Measurement modes

Manual: during the program the operator will be asked to measure the feature manually. During programming you can take points manually to determine the number of points that have to be taken during the measurement. Or the option Points allows you to set a value for the number of points that have to be taken during measurement.

Program: the position of the points must be picked manually on the CAD by adding a Touch.

In case there is no CAD model the handbox can also be used to pick points on the actual model on the CMM. If necessary program Safety positions before and after the path. Auto:

the path of the probe is generated automatically by the program. Pick a feature on the CAD model or enter the nominal values in the Properties Window. Set the number of points to measure the feature. Auto-measurement is not available for a Line and a Plane.

CNC:

this mode decides if the measurement will be done in Program- or in Automode. If touches are added the software will switch in to Program-mode. For example, when a circle is measured and no touches were added the software will switch to Auto-mode. Preferably use this option, the program will choose the correct option.

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4.2. Measuring Settings  Path Settings  Touch Velocity  Measure Mode

1. Path Settings Integrate the path parameters in every program. This will prevent that other settings will be applied when running the program on another computer. The settings in the software will be overwritten by the program parameters.

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Camio 8 Basic training  Retract Distance: Use the Sensor Retract dialog box to set the distance the probe backs off after a touch has been detected. The distance is set for both scanning back off and standard back off. This controls the probe path for manual and automatic touch.  Search Distance: Use the Sensor Search dialog box to set the distance the CMM travels after reaching the target touch. This controls the probe path taken in automatic vector moves to touch. If the probe reaches the target + over-travel (STOT) distance without contacting anything, the CMM stops and issues a “NO TOUCH DETECTED” message. Integrate these measurement settings also in the Locate Sphere program.  Depth: Use the Sensor Depth dialog box to set the distance into a feature (hole, slot, etc.) that the CMM will take the probe to take a point. This controls the probe path taken for the MEAS commands in Automatic mode and the Touch command in Program mode.

Depth: distance between the feature clicked on the surface and the depth of measurement

Note: When Depth is set to 0 in the header of the program you have to set it individually for every circle, slot, … that you want to measure. 2. Touch Velocity The best settings for LK CMM’s:  TP20+TP2: 0.15m/min  TP200:

0.25  0.3m/min

 SP25:

0.1m/min

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MAN - manual mode Requires you to use the handbox to take points when creating and while running a part program. Any commands between a Touch or Calib command ignored. Safety Position commands that are outside a MEAS command block are not executed. When inspecting a feature, it is highlighted in the model window with a thick line. PROG - program mode (CNC) Used where you want to teach points and moves by using the handbox. The moves and points are inserted into the program. When a program is run in PROG mode, the probe moves and takes points exactly as taught using the handbox. Any Touch points are used. If there are no Touch points, manual measurement using the handbox is required. Some feature types have a canned cycle (i.e. internal measuring routine) for inspection, and this uses AUTO mode. But if you add moves and touch points to the inspection path for these feature types, PROG mode is used. AUTO - automatic mode (CNC) Used when you require CAMIO to determine where to move the probe and where to take points. The feature nominal is used as the target for inspection. The CMM automatically performs sensor clearance moves (defined in the Sensor Clearance dialog box) when moving the probe to measure another feature. When a program is run in AUTO mode, some feature types (e.g. circles) are automatically measured using canned cycles (i.e. internal measuring routines). If a feature has no canned cycle, the program temporarily applies PROG mode to the feature measurement. This means that if the feature is not supported in automatic measurement, any Touch points are used. If there are none, measurement must be done manually using the handbox. For line and plane features, the sensor clearance move is applied before PROG mode is applied (if you have checked the Automatic clearance for line and plane features box on the Conformance tab page, Configuration dialog box). This avoids the need to create GOTO sensor moves for these features. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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4.3. Nominal input 1.

Take points on the actual model by teaching them manually. Select the feature you want to measure. Use the handbox to collect points.

It is not possible to 'teach' touch points perpendicular to the measurement surface (in PROG mode). The resultant part program is left with touch points which vector at an angle to the measured surface, when the part program is played back in CNC mode. To improve program performance and minimize measurement uncertainty errors, these points can be normalized with respect to the surface of the feature. The normalization is based on the current feature nominal values displayed in the Properties window. If these values are manually updated, it is possible to re-edit the calculated touch point nominal values via the 'right click' menu. 2.

Pick points on the CAD model. Select the feature you want to measure. Open the Tools-menu in the Touch Tools group and click on Add single Touch. Touch - allows you to add touch points to your program for the feature highlighted in the Teach Path view, the points can be picked on the model.

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Enter the nominal values. Select the feature you want to measure. Select the feature in the Program-tree. The Property-Window will appear. Enter the Nominal values.

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4.4. Safety Positions a. Relative movements

1. Axis Offset Use the Axis Offset dialog box to execute a sensor move, defining the end point of the move by selecting an axis and an offset. The sensor will travel to the target relative to the origin of the part co-ordinate system. While the Axis Offset dialog box is displayed, the target is indicated in the model window simulation tab by a small circle. 2. Feature Offset Use the Feature Offset dialog box to execute a sensor move, defining the end point of the move by picking a feature and using an offset. The sensor will travel to the target relative to the origin of the part co-ordinate system. While the Feature Offset dialog box is displayed, the target is indicated in the model window simulation tab by a small sphere. 3. Increment Use the Increment dialog box to execute a sensor move, defining the magnitude and direction of the move. The sensor will travel the specified distance and direction relative to its current position. 4. Probe Offset Use the Probe Offset dialog box to execute a sensor move, defining the end point of the move by using an offset along the probe axis. While the Probe Offset dialog box is displayed, the target is indicated in the model window simulation tab by a small circle. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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b. Absolute

1. Absolute Move Use the Absolute Move dialog box to execute a sensor move, defining the end point of the move. The sensor will travel to this target relative to the origin of the part coordinate system. Teach - click this button to read the values for the sensor move from the CMM position box. This copies the current CMM position to the Target fields. If this button is clicked, no CMM operations occur. 2. Free Position Use the Free Position dialog box to execute a sensor move, defining the end point of the move by dragging it in the plane of view in the model window simulation tab. While the Free Position dialog box is displayed, the target is indicated in the model window simulation tab by a small sphere. On first displaying the Free Position dialog box, the target is located at the current inspection datum and can be dragged to a new position from there.

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Camio 8 Basic training 3. Set Home Position (From) Use the From dialog box to define or teach the position to which the CMM axes will travel when the Move Home command is issued.

4. Move Home Use the Home dialog box to move the CMM to the position defined in the From dialog box. This target is specified in current datum, tip coordinates.

c. Handbox button A Safety position can be added, during a feature measurement, with the GOTO button on the handbox.

4.5. Plane measurement a. With CAD model 1. Inspect a Plane.

2. Pick the upper surface from the model.

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Manual mode will ask the operator to measure the plane.

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CNC will measure the plane on the added Touches.

Note: Auto mode doesn’t work for a plane measurement. Measure points must be added.

An error message will appear if no points were added. 4. Add Touch points on the plane or take points with the handbox on the actual model. Use Normalize to Feature if the points are measured by handbox.

5. If necessary add a Safety point before the plane measurement.

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b. Without CAD model 1. Inspect a Plane.

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Enter the nominal values of the plane in the Properties-Window.

Set the normal direction of the plane in the correct direction. 3.

Add Touch points on the plane or take points with the handbox on the actual model. Use Normalize to Feature if the points are measured by handbox.

4.

Select the added Touch and enter the position for measure point.

Add at least 3 touches for a plane. 5. If necessary add a Safety point before the plane measurement.

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4.6. Line Measurement 1. Inspect a Line

2. Pick an edge on the CAD model.

3. Change the normal direction and the direction of the line.

Open the Report Grid from the View menu. Use the Directions button to change the direction of the line.

Normal direction: This is the normal vector of the plane. The positive side is pointing towards the probe touch direction. (-X) Actual line direction: This will indicate the direction of the line. (+Y)

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Camio 8 Basic training The directions of the line can also be set in the Properties window. The actual line direction is determined from Start to End. To change this direction, switch the values from End with Start.

The Normal Direction can be changed in the direction window. Mode: Program or CNC  CNC will automatically choose Program mode 4. Add Touch points on the surface to create the line or use the handbox on the actual model.

Level the points in the same Z-direction:  

Select the created Touch points in the Program window Enter a Z-value for the selected points.

5. If necessary add a Safety point before the line measurement.

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4.7. Point Measurement 1. Inspect a Point

2. Pick a point on the CAD model.

3. For precise nominal values chance the coordinates of the point in the Properties window.

4. If necessary add a Safety point before the point measurement.

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4.8. Circle Measurement 1. Inspect a Circle.

2. Pick a Circle on the CAD model.

3. Measurement modes a. Circle measured without Touch points.

If no Touch points are added, the CNC mode will activate Auto mode. The measurement is preformed automatically. The number of touch points can be set in the Points line.

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Enter first the number of points that have to be created with Add Touches in the Points line.

Select the Arc and drag one of the two ends to adjust the range.

The path Arc: PArc7 is created in the Program window. Change the circle name: Circle_Middle

4. Before applying the circle set the Sensor Depth. If the Sensor Depth is set to zero, in the header of the program, you have to set it individually for every feature.

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4.9. Slot Measurement 1. Inspect a Slot.

2. Pick a slot on the CAD model.

3. A slot can also be measured automatic or with added Touches.  Automatic mode: Don’t add touches. Adjust the number of points in the Properties window.

 Program mode: Use Add Touches to create measure points.

Automatically added touches

Manually added touches

Manually added touches by handbox

 CNC mode: Preferably use this mode. If Touches are added the CNC mode will act like Program mode. If only a slot is created without any touches the CNC mode will act like Automatic mode.

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4.10.Constructing a Point 1. Measure an edge that intersects with the origin.

2. Construct an intersection point between two lines.

Auto_line Line_1

3. Adjust the normal direction and nominal values. Double click on the command in the Block view

Or change the values in the Report Grid.

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4.11.Constructing a Line 1. Measure a plane that intersects with the Top Plane.

2. Construct a line between two planes.

Auto_Top Front_Plane

3. Adjust the normal direction and nominal values. Double click on the command in the Block view Normal: normal vector of the line. (-X) Direction: direction of the line: (+Y) OR Bound: is Yes is selected the line direction can be set with Start and End coordinates.

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4.12. Constructing a Plane 1. Construct a perpendicular plane on the Top Plane in the Middle Circle.

Auto_Top

Circle_Middle

2. Adjust the normal direction and nominal values. Double click on the command in the Block view

These values can also be set in the Report Grid.

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4.13.Constructing a Circle 1. Measure three circles around the Middle Circle.

Measure the circles in the same group. Don’t add touches for the measurement 2. Construct a pitch circle from three circles.

3. Adjust the normal direction and nominal values. Double click on the command in the Block view

These values can also be set in the Report Grid.

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5. Reporting 5.1. Report Settings a. Program The .out and .res storage files that are output. These files are specified in the New/Open Inspection dialog box.

File details Input File (.dmi): the name and path of the DMIS part program. Output File (.out): the name and path of the DMIS output file. VFORM Report File (.res): the name and path of the vendor report file. XML Output (.xml): the name and path of the output file of inspection data in XML format. Check the adjacent box to create this when your program reaches the End of program command. Append to filenames Use these options to append information to the output from the part program. The information is appended to the .out, .res and .rtf filenames generated from the part program (but not the inspection database). It is also appended to the automatic reporting output files if selected on the Reporting tab page. If both Text and Date and time are selected, the Text is appended before the Date and time. If the repeat number is also added (from the Repeat Options tab page), this is appended between the text and the date and time. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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Camio 8 Basic training Date and time: select this to append the machine date and time. The date and time are appended in the format: yearmonthday_hourminutesecond. For example, if the program is executed on 29 December 2013 at 11:06 and 32 seconds  20131229_110632 is appended to the filenames. Text: select this to append text to the filenames. Type in the text in the adjacent field. The text cannot include the characters \ / : * ? " < > | ; as these are not valid in a Microsoft® Windows filename. Mode The Mode box determines the run mode of CAMIO. Inspect: causes CAMIO to run the DMIS program to inspect the part. Report: select this option to run an existing but modified program so that the modifications can be examined in the output file (.out or .res). When launched, the program will run. The CMM will not measure but will run through the program using actual measured data from its previous execution, and prepare a report based on the modification. CMM operation (1) Online: starts CAMIO in on-line mode. Offline: starts CAMIO in off-line mode. All programming operations will generate touch data for the purpose of program simulation. CMM operation (2) Manual: causes CAMIO to start the CMM in Manual mode. The first Automatic command will cause CAMIO to display a warning prompt to the operator before operations continue. Automatic: causes CAMIO to start in Automatic mode immediately. No warnings will be displayed. The CMM programmer is responsible for ensuring the probe is positioned correctly prior to the program start. In addition, this option suppresses the display of the Pass/Fail message dialog when the ENDFIL command is run. Inspection The Inspection box determines the start mode of the DMIS part program. Start new: the program is started at line 1 and all inspection data in the inspection database is deleted. Continue previous: select this to restart the program at the point where it was paused. All existing inspection data is retained. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 Nikon Metrology

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b. Reporting Use the Reporting tab page to specify how DMIS and vendor format (VFORM) reports are output. Use the Reporting files box to specify your report file name and set up automatic reporting options i.e. to select files to output your report to after the part program has run. These are reports created using the Report tab in CAMIO.

5.2. Output Feature The Output Feature dialog box will output feature actuals and apply tolerances to the actuals of an individual feature or multiple features. 1. Activate the Explorer view. This shows a summary of all the measured features. Select an individual feature, or several features of the same type.

Activate the Explorer in the view menu. 2. Open Output Features in the Tolerance tab of right-click on a feature.

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Camio 8 Basic training 3. Create output information for the features. You can select tolerances from the Tolerance list, or generate New ones and apply them to the selected features.

Move over the icons to see the description of the tolerance it will put out. Click on Finish.

Tolerance list: this shows a list of previous used tolerances Report the Diameter, Circularity and Position of the constructed Pitch Circle. 4. Confirm the features.

5. The Explorer window shows the added tolerances for the feature.

 Diameter  Circularity  Position

5.3. Format Output Use the Format Output dialog box to specify what is output from the part program, and where it is output to. 1. Open the Format Output window.

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Camio 8 Basic training 2. Select the output options. Terminal: determines what is output to the screen.  Standard: if checked, DMIS format data is output to the screen (in the Output window).  Vendor: if checked, vendor format (VFORM) data is output to the Output window Storage file: determines what is output to the .out and .res storage files. These files are specified in the New/Open Inspection dialog box.  Standard: if checked, DMIS format data is utput to the .out file.  Vendor: if checked, vendor format (VFORM) data is output to the .res file.

5.4. Graphical report 1. Open the Report Outline by clicking on the Design button in the Report tab.

2. Drag the reported features from the Explorer list to Flyouts in Section1 in the Report Outline.

3. Create a custom Flyout style. The information shown in the current flyouts doesn’t always show the wanted output. Create a Flyout style to choose the information you want to output for the features.

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Camio 8 Basic training 4. Select the Flyout style for the current report.

5. Arrange the flyouts.

Switch to Section1 to see the CAD model with flyouts. Select the flyout and drag it to a good position.

Auto Layout arranges the flyouts automatically. 6. Switch to the Report view to see the report. The Report tab can be found below the graphical window. 7. Create a custom Table style. The information shown in the table doesn’t always show the wanted output. Create a Table style to choose the information you want to output for the features.

Click on the Table Styles in the Report tab and choose Edit Styles. Create a new Table style and choose the information you want to output.

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10. Delete the Pause command in the Program tree.

11. Run the program till the end.

12. The report can be find in the configured location.

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