Camio 6.

0 Training Guide

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Probe Calibration
YDT0013_A2

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Contents
1 2 3 AIMS ................................................................................................................................. 5 OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................... 5 CALIBRATING PROBES WITHIN CAMIO STUDIO ....................................................... 5

3.1 3.2 3.3

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The Probe.....................................................................................................5 The Procedure for Calculating the Probe Length...................................6 The Procedure for Calibrating the Probe.................................................7

CALIBRATING STAR STYLI ......................................................................................... 12

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AIMS

The main objective of this training module is to create a part program for the calibration of a single stylus sensor orientated at various positions. These calibrated sensor positions will be used later for the inspection of the capability block. Note: ANSI standard DMIS refers to all contact and non-contact measuring heads as SENSORS. This manual refers only to the specific probe heads fitted to LK CMMs. To this end the words SENSOR(S) and PROBE(S) can be considered to be the same.

OBJECTIVES
Determine the combined rotary length of the sensor and probe head. Open a new part program for the purposes of creating and running a sensor calibration part program. Manage the sensor database. Deal with multi-point styli.

At the end of this training module you will be able to handle the following procedures:

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CALIBRATING PROBES WITHIN CAMIO STUDIO The Probe

There are different types of probes that can be utilised to check parts. A typical probe may be made up from a Renishaw PH probe head, a TP touch probe and a ruby tipped stylus. Probes can be set up in different lengths, using PE probe extension bars and stylus extension spacers, for various applications. The length is the distance between the centre of the probe head (the A axis pivot point) and the centre of the stylus ruby tip. The method for calculating the probe length is explained below.

A axis pivot point

Ruby stylus tip The probe head swivels in two axes, A and B. For the Renishaw PH9 and PH10 series of probe heads, the indexing characteristics are as follows. The A axis is indexable between 0 and 105 in 7.5 increments. The B axis is indexable between -180 and +180 in 7.5 increments. The probe head X+ axis points in the same direction as the A axis cut-out. Before calibrating any probes the actual probe length will need to be calculated. The following steps will need to be followed when first using the machine.

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Click on the Sensor icon to display the various sensor icons on the toolbar.

3.2

The Procedure for Calculating the Probe Length

A calibration sphere should be located on the machine table in a suitable position, so that the probe is able to reach it in all 360 of freedom.

Select the Calibrate Head icon from the toolbar

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen, asking for points to taken manually around the sphere in several probe positions. Eventually the calculated probe length will appear on the screen. Make a note of this length.

In addition to returning the probe length you can also record the mounted attitude of the probe head on the CMM in the machine configuration file.

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The Procedure for Calibrating the Probe

The following sequence should be taken as a guide for creating a Camio Studio part program to calibrate probe angles within the Camio software. It explains how to manually establish the position of the sphere on the table, and allow automatic probe calibrations. 1. Launch Camio Studio from the desktop icon and load your personalised view layout setting previously created. View > Load View Layout

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Create a new file called Probe-Calibrate.dmi. File > New Program... The default directory is C:\LK\LKDMIS32. Other directories can be used by selecting the Browse option.

3.

Camio Studio will open an inspection program and automatically load a default program template which can be viewed in the part program window. The program template will appear something like the example shown below. The program template will define an initial start up sequence, such as default coordinate tolerance, display output, manual operation mode, initial probe definition, machine axis datum and measurement units. Note: this template can be modified and replaced or saved with a new name for future programs that might be created. If applicable, remove any probe info from the template inserted in the program i.e. Define sensor and Select sensor.

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The calibration parameters can now be set. Program > Configure

5.

Use the Calibration tab page to specify configuration data including the sphere position and direction, sensor distances and calibration tolerances. The sphere position will be automatically updated when calibration commences. Sphere diameter the precise master sphere diameter. This number is used to evaluate the effective probe radius of calibrated sensors and must be correct. (See sphere certification.) Sphere position x, y, z - the position of the sensor calibration sphere in machine coordinates. Sphere direction i, j, k - the direction cosines for the stem of the calibration sphere. Clearance distance - the distance from the current location to which the sensor will move before the probe head manipulates the sensor to the next position and the clearance plane for approaching the calibration sphere. Depth distance - the distance below the equator of the sphere at which the sensor will take points. Approach distance - the distance from the touch point where the probe path becomes normal to the touch point on the calibration sphere. The CMM will approach the calibration sphere from this distance at touch velocity. Roundness - the tolerance applied to the roundness of the calibration measurement on the calibration sphere. The sensor calibration fails if the roundness exceeds this tolerance. Tolerance - the tolerance applied to the difference between the nominal probe radius and effective probe radius, evaluated in the calibration procedure. The sensor calibration fails if the difference exceeds this tolerance.

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Number of points - the number of points to be taken by the built-in calibration routine. 6. 7. Enter the correct sphere diameter and number of calibration points. Click Apply to submit changes. At the beginning of the calibration program it is good practice to delete all existing probe calibrations especially if changes have been made to the probe head setup or calibration sphere position. Click on the Delete icon on the toolbar.

8.

Check All sensors to delete all calibrated probes in the probe database:

9.

Click on the Calibration Wizard icon on the toolbar:

. Enter a suitable label name for the probe. Insert calibration commands builds a calibration routine by inserting the required code into the program. Establish sphere position prompts the operator to manually measure the calibration sphere to establish the new position. Metris Training Department Probe Calibrations Enter the probe length and diameter.

Select the required A & B angles by moving the stylus or enter the required angles.

Click Add to enter this probe to the list of probes to calibrate. Click OK for the calibration routine to commence.

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The table below lists the probes required for this training course. Name A0B0 A90B0 A90B90 A45B90 A45B135 A90B180 A90B-90 PH9-A 0 90 90 45 45 90 90 PH9-B 0 0 90 90 135 180 -90 Length ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Diameter ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??

10. Click Yes to the prompt to allow manual measurement of the calibration sphere. This will allow the machine's configuration to be updated automatically.

11. Take four points around the sphere. The machine will then repeat the measurement of the sphere in Automatic mode taking nine points. Each probe will then be calibrated in turn. 12. On completion of all calibrations move the probe to a safe position.

13.

Click on the Move icon on the tool bar.

14.

Click on the Absolute icon.

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Move the probe to a clear position above the sphere and click Teach to record the current position.

15.

Click on the Select sensor icon.

16. Orientate the probe angle to (0,0) by selecting (A0B0) from the drop-down list.

The calibration program has now been created. NOTE: WHEN RUNNING A PROGRAM THROUGH FOR THE FIRST TIME, ENSURE THE SLOW SPEED BUTTON IS PRESSED ON THE HANDBOX.

CALIBRATING STAR STYLI

Star styli are calibrated in the same way as single point stylus except the stylus offset needs to be entered in the direction of the probe head axis system that the stylus is pointing along. See Section 3.1 for an explanation of the probe head axis system. For a bridge machine the probe head X+ = the CMM X+ the CMM Z+ For a horizontal arm machine the probe head X+ =

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A indicates probe length.

O indicates the stylus offset.

Enter the stylus offset

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