Beruflich Dokumente
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4 SP1
Manual Alignment without CAD
Training Manual
YDT0053_B1
Contents
1 Prerequisites 1
2 Purpose of Alignments 1
2.1 Six Degrees of Freedom ........................................................................................ 2
2.2 Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Datums .................................................................. 2
2.3 Location Fixture for a Cubic Part............................................................................ 3
2.4 Locating the Part in a Fixture ................................................................................. 3
2.5 Plane Line Point Analogy....................................................................................... 4
3 Create Basic Inspection 5
4 Plane Line Point 8
5 Cylinder Plane Circle Alignment 15
6 Three Plane Alignment Wizard 21
2 Purpose of Alignments
In this guide you will learn the importance and purpose of aligning the datum point within
CAMIO to the datum point of the part. You will also learn the skills required to create a
manual alignment on a part using various features. This is a pre-requisite for the more
accurate automatic alignments, and must not be used as a replacement.
When placed on the CMM table, a part's position and orientation to the CMM is unknown and
must be established before any automatic dimensions can be reported. The same is true
when you measure a part manually, you must align the part to the surface you are using to
locate the part, e.g. a surface table or a box plate. If you do not align the part, any
measurements that you take will be relative to either the CMM’s axes or worse still, the last
axis system that CAMIO remembers! The figure below shows a 3 dimensional view of the
capability part mis-aligned to the CMM axes.
For example, if CAMIO is restarted and you use the Measure Circle command to measure a
hole
on the Z face, you are actually measuring an ellipse. This would result in the incorrect
diameter and hole co-ordinates being produced.
These six degrees of freedom can be further sub divided into three categories known as
primary, secondary and tertiary.
3. Browse to a memorable location to store your program using the browser in the
New program name group. Give the program a relevant name, for example
"Training_Basic_Inspection" and press Open in the browser window.
File Browser - Opens the file browser to define a save location for your
program.
Model File - Ensure the checkbox is cleared for this exercise.
Click OK in the New Inspection dialog box to create the program. Check that it runs to the
PAUSE step.
4. It is good practice to set the sensor depth (the amount by which the tip will enter a
feature) to at least the radius of the probe you are using. This will ensure the outermost
edge of the tip contacts the part, generating accurate touch points. In the default template
this is set to 0, and should be changed.
5. Navigate to the program window and double click on the entry SNSET/DEPTH,0. In the
dialog box that opens set the relevant depth. In this exercise we will be using a 2mm tip,
so the sensor depth should be no less than 1mm. To insure against any defects in the
machining of the part, enter a depth of 2mm.
If you are using a template without a particular measurement parameter or you wish to
change the parameter part way through the program, new measurement parameters may
be defined. Navigate to the Tactile tab in the ribbon toolbar and open the Measurement
drop-down menu as shown above. From here any parameters may be selected, which
will open a dialog box like the one you just used. Once the program runs past a
parameter definition it will remain in effect in that program until another of the same type
is encountered, at which point the new value for that parameter will be used.
6. Restart the program to ensure all parameters have been applied to the program and
that the program runs to the PAUSE step. Your program window should now look like the
one below.
UNITS - The units recorded in the
program. In this instance MM and decimal
degrees are used.
APPRCH - Distance from which the CMM
will approach a feature in slow mode.
RETRACT - Distance which the CMM
automatically retracts after taking a touch.
SEARCH - Distance which the CMM
looks for the part before failing to find a
touch point.
7. With the program still at the PAUSE step, recall any sensors to be used in the program.
Select calibrated sensors from the sensor window, right click and click Recall. These
settings will be added to the program window as before.
For this exercise recall the TP20_2x20 probe definitions at 5 perpendicular angles.
8. Select the first probe to be used in the program by right clicking and clicking Select from
the context menu that appears. This informs CAMIO of which sensor is currently attached
to the CMM. For this exercise select A0.0_B0.0_TP20_2x20.
5 RECALL entries will be added into the program window followed by a SNSLCT, all
before the PAUSE step.
9. Save the program . Your basic inspection is now set up to allow measurement of your
part. When creating a new program in the following sections of this guide use this section
to guide you.
The drawing below shows a part marked with the Datum’s A, B and C.
Datum A will be used as the primary datum. This datum can be set by the measurement of a
plane.
This plane can then be used to control the X and Y axis rotation and the Z origin.
Datum B will be used as the secondary datum. This datum will be set by the measurement of
a line
This line can then be used to control the X axis rotation and Y origin.
Datum C will be used as the tertiary datum. This datum will set by the measurement of a
point.
This point can then be used to set the X origin.
1. Create a basic inspection program as described in the Create Basic Program (see
"Create Basic Inspection" on page 5) section. A suggested name for this program is
"Training_Alignment_PlaneLinePoint". Do not select a CAD model.
2. Set the primary axis and origin from the inspection of a plane, shown as datum A in the
drawing above. To do this navigate to the Tactile tab, and select Plane from the 3D
Features section. This plane will control the Z-axis and Z origin.
3. Using the CMM handbox, take 3 points on the plane of the part. When taking points,
ensure points are taken over a large area of the entire plane to reduce any misalignments
caused by local deformities. Suggested touch points are highlighted in red on the model
below.The points will appear in the program window.
4. Select the plane in the Program window. Navigate to the Properties window and change
the plane name to something appropriate such as "Datum_A_Manual".
5. Add the code to the program by pressing the Apply button in the ribbon toolbar.
6. Navigate to the Alignment tab and select 3-2-1 Alignment from the Basic section. In the
Create Datum dialog box that appears set the axis alignment and origin for
"Datum_A_Manual" as shown in the window below.
Set datum label to "Man-Pri" as this datum contains only the primary feature.
Set the primary label to "Man_A" and feature to "Datum_A_Manual", which you just
created.
Set the axis of the feature to +Z and origin to Z.
Ensure the Secondary and Tertiary features are disabled.
Click OK.
7. Set the secondary axis and origin from the inspection of a line, shown as datum B in the
drawing above. Navigate to the Tactile tab and select Line from the 2D Features section.
This line will be used to set the X-axis and Y origin.
8. Using the CMM handbox, take 2 points for a line on the secondary axis. The first point
will set the origin of the line, and the second point will set the direction, so the order is
important. Suggested touch points and their order are numbered on the model below.The
points will appear in the program window.
9. Select the line in the Program window. Navigate to the Properties window to change the
line name to something more appropriate such as "Datum_B_Manual".
10. Add the code to the program by pressing the Apply button in the ribbon toolbar.
11. Repeat the alignment and origin for the plane using "Datum_B_Manual" to set the X axis
and Y origin.
Set the datum name to "Man-Sec"
Set the primary datum point as before.
Set the secondary label to "Man_B", and feature to "Datum_B_Manual".
Set the secondary axis to +X and origin to Y.
Ensure the Tertiary feature is disabled.
Click OK.
12. Set the tertiary origin from the inspection of a point, shown as datum C on the drawing
above. Navigate to the Tactile tab and select Point from the 2D Features section. This
point will control the X-axis origin.
13. Using the CMM handbox take a point on the front face of the part as suggested below.
The point will appear in the Program window.
14. Select the point in the Program window. Navigate to the Properties window and change
the plane name to something more memorable such as "Datum_C_Manual".
15. Add the code to the program by pressing the Apply button in the ribbon toolbar.
16. Repeat the alignment and origin for all three axis, using:
Set the datum name to "Man-Ter"
Set the primary and secondary datum point as before.
Set the tertiary label to "Man_C" and feature to "Datum_C_Manual".
Set the tertiary origin to X.
Click OK.
17. Your plane line point alignment is now complete. The part axis will be drawn in the model
window relative to your three features as shown below.
The drawing below shows a part marked with the Datum’s A, B and C.
Datum A will be used as the primary datum. This datum can be set by the measurement of a
cylinder.
This cylinder can then be used to control the X and Z axis rotation, and the X and Z origin.
Datum B will be used as the secondary datum. This datum will be set by the construction of a
line between the cylinder (Datum A) and circle (Datum C).
This line can then be used to control the Y axis rotation.
Datum C will be used as the tertiary datum. This datum will set by the measurement of plane.
This plane can then be used to set the Y origin.
1. Create a basic inspection program as described in the Create Basic Program (see
"Create Basic Inspection" on page 5) section. A suggested name for the program is
"Training_Alignment_CylinderPlaneCircle". Do not use a CAD model.
2. Set the approach and retract distance to 1mm and A90.0_B90.0_TP20_2x20 as the
sensor.
3. Set the primary axis and origin from the inspection of a cylinder, shown as datum A in the
drawing above. To do this navigate to the Tactile tab and select Cylinder from the 3D
Features section.
4. Take 5 points inside the cylinder in a circle, at a depth of at least the probe tip radius.
Take a further 5 touches in the same manner further down the cylinder, ensuring the
probe body doesn't crash into the part. These points will appear in the Program window.
5. Select the cylinder in the Program window. Navigate to the Properties window to change
the name from CYL001 to something more appropriate such as "Datum_A_Manual".
6. Ensure that the direction is set to -Y. To change the direction select the Direction row in
the Properties window and click the button marked with an ellipsis. In the dialog box that
opens, select -Y and accept by clicking the green check mark.
7. Add the code to the program by pressing the Apply button in the ribbon toolbar.
8. Navigate to the Alignment tab and select 3-2-1 Alignment from the Basic section. In the
Create Datum window that appears set the axis alignment and origin for
"Datum_A_Manual" as shown in the window below.
Set datum label to "Man-Pri" as this datum contains only the primary feature.
Set the primary label to "Man_A" and feature to "Datum_A_Manual", which you just
created.
Set the axis of the feature to -Y and origin to X and Z.
Ensure the Secondary and Tertiary features are disabled.
9. Set the Y origin from the inspection of a plane. Navigate to the Tactile tab and select
Plane from the 3D Features section.
10. Take 3 points on the primary plane using the CMM handbox. When taking points, ensure
points are taken over a large area of the entire plane to reduce any misalignments
caused by local deformities. A suggested spread of points is shown on the CAD model
below.
11. These points will be added to the Program window as before. Navigate to the Program
window and select the plane then navigate to the Properties window. Change the feature
name to something appropriate such as "Datum_B_Manual". Apply the code.
12. Repeat the alignment and origin for the plane using "Datum_C_Manual" to set the Y
origin.
Set the datum name to "Man-Sec"
Set the primary datum point as before.
Set the secondary label to "Man_C", and feature to "Datum_C_Manual".
Set the secondary axis to None and origin to Y.
Ensure the Tertiary feature is disabled.
Click OK.
13. Set the secondary axis from a line constructed from the cylinder and a circle. This line will
set the Z axis. Navigate to the Tactile tab and select Circle from the 2D Features section.
Take 3 points on the inside of the circle C1, shown on the drawing at the start of this
guide. Ensure that points are being taken from a depth of at least the probe's radius, so
the outermost edge of the ruby is coming into contact with the circle to be measured.
14. Set the circle name to something memorable such as "Man-Circle", and add the code to
the program by pressing Apply.
15. Navigate to the Construct tab and select Line from the 2D Features section. The
construction wizard will open. From the explorer window, drag "Datum_A_Manual" into
the construction wizard, then "Man-Circle". These features must be added in this order,
as the cylinder gives the origin of the line, and circle gives the direction of the line.
In the properties window, rename the line to "Datum_B_Constructed". Ensure the line
style is Best Fit and press the green check mark to construct the line.
16. Repeat the alignment and origin for the plane using "Datum_B_Constructed" to set the Y
origin.
Set the datum name to "Man-Ter"
Set the primary datum point as before.
Set the secondary datum label to C and feature to Datum_B_Constructed.
Set the secondary axis alignment to +Z and deselect any origin.
Set the teriary datum label to B and Feature to Datum_C_Manual.
Set the tertiary origin to +Y.
Your Cylinder Plane Circle alignment is now complete. The CAD reference axis is shown
in the centre of the cylinder as shown below.
The drawing below shows a part marked with the Datum’s A, B and C.
Each datum will be measured as a plane to set the X, Y & Z axis.
1. Create a new program as described in Create Basic Program (see "Create Basic
Inspection" on page 5). A suggested name for this program is
"Training_Alignment_3Planes". Do not use a CAD model.
2. Navigate to the Tactile tab, and select 3 Planes from the Alignment section.
3. When the 3 planes wizard is opened, 3 planes will be created, centered on the CAD
origin
4. Navigate to the Program window, select the first plane, labeled [A]. Take three points on
the Z-plane denoted by datum A. When taking points, ensure points are taken over a
large area of the entire plane to reduce any misalignments caused by local deformities.
Suggested touch points are highlighted in red on the CAD model below.
5. Reselect the plane in the Program window. Navigate to the Properties window and
rename the plane to "Datum_A_Manual".
8. After all points have been taken the DMIS code for each feature measurement and
alignment will automatically be added to the program. The alignment is now complete.
The CAD reference axis will be aligned to your three planes as shown below.
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