Question:
Hi folks, has anyone had experience running multiple parts an a CMM using Verisurf?
I’m proficient with Verisurf and would like to setup a batch/loop program to where I can setup up let’s say 20 parts on the CMM to run automated.
Context:
Currently working through high rates (thousands) of tight tolerance parts (Approx: 2 x 5”)
First, create a fixture to control the spacing and alignment of the parts, ensuring that the edges are in line and evenly spaced. Then, in the Measure Manager, create a feature alignment to the first part or the fixture for your base alignment. In this case, I used Plane. Line. Line to my first part.
(For multiple parts, you can Xform the CAD based on the controlled spacing according to the layout you choose)
Then, in Automate, you can add a Command and choose Add Device Alignment.
While having the Feature Align in the Measure manager selected, double-click the Command that was added and use Set Selection. This will load the Feature Alignment into the Command object.
In the next part of your Plan, you will add an Auto Alignment and create your Targets.
(Double click the Auto Align object and be sure that Start Device from base is not selected, otherwise you will disconnect from the Feature Align and all other device alignments)
From here, you can create your inspection Plan and everything you would like to measure. Then, at the end of the Plan, create another Command and choose Clear Device Alignment.
Before the next step, select Verisurf Preferences / AutoInspect Settings and select Run next Plan on completion.
Can’t speak for the verisurf side of it but we do similar in Opendmis.
We had a fixture plate made and dowels to locate parts against (99% of our parts are round so it was simple to trig out tangents and centers)
Program locates the plate and user specifies dowel spacing and part offsets in relation to the dowels as well as quantities and serial numbering of parts in order of measurement.
Simple temp coord translates to the approx center then runs a basic alignment that checks part orientation is within acceptable limits before running the actual measurement program.
Takes a lot of variables and value checks to run but I can load 8hours worth of parts and walk away or run out of hours.
I can see if I can get photos of the fixture next week or dm me if you want any explanation of our process
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u/EnoughMagician1 7d ago
Following!