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Calibration Services for Coordinate Measuring Machines
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This page contains links to utility programs related to coordinate measuring machines and inspection. The utility programs are purpose specific and were written as needed. Utility programs are compiled for various operating systems and available as source code where practical.
All programs with a GUI interface are written using the Qt Framework. To compile any of these programs it is necessary to download and install the Qt SDK for your target operating system. The license for the community editions of Qt are LGPL and GPL.
These programs are free software: you can redistribute and/or modify them under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. All software is provided as-is; no warranty of any kind is provided or implied.
Machine Checking Gauge
The
Machine Checking Gauge utility is software that compliments the
Renishaw MCG test artifact. The primary purpose of the Machine
Checking Gauge utility is to interpret and report data collected by
the Renishaw MCG artifact but it can also be used to create a part
program necessary for the measurement of the gauge.| Linux RPM: | mcg-4.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | mcg_4.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | mcg-4.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | mcg-4.0.src.zip |
| Part Program: | MCG - 3.0 - PC-DMIS 3.7.PRG.zip |
| Doc: | Machine Checking Gauge Users Guide.pdf |
Error Simulator
The
Error Simulator utility allows simulated CMM measurements of various
artifacts in order to assist in the development of tools and
procedures necessary for efficient calibration of coordinate measuring
machines. Developing methods to extract specific machine errors from
measurements require accurate test data so that methods can be
evaluated properly. Using a real CMM can be problematic as physically
changing the shape of the machine in order to test different scenarios
is not possible in many cases and measurement noise can also bias
data.| Linux RPM: | errorsimulator-3.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | errorsimulator_3.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | errorsimulator-3.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | errorsimulator-3.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Error Simulator Users Guide.pdf |
Virtual CMM
VirtualCMM
is software that emulates the functions of a physical CMM. It was
written primarily for testing the measurement routines of
MeasureDirect when an actual CMM is not available. The virtual machine
is animated and can display the recent probe path to help identify
problems such as missing moves or inverted touch points.| Linux RPM: | virtualcmm-6.3-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | virtualcmm_6.3-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | virtualcmm-6.3-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | virtualcmm-6.3.src.zip |
| Doc: | VirtualCMM Users Guide.pdf |
Compensation Map Viewer
The
Compensation Map Viewer was written to allow users to view the
contents of the error map or error grid from their CMM. The data is
presented as a text table of values and select parameters can be
displayed graphically if desired. Any supported map type can be opened
by simply dragging the file onto the Compensation Viewer program. Many
file formats from a variety of vendors can be opened by this program.This program will not pull data from the CMM controller. The compensation map must exist as a file (or a folder containing individual compensation parameters) to be able to use this utility.
| Linux RPM: | compview-9.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | compview_9.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | compview-9.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Doc: | Compview Users Guide.pdf |
Validation2DMIS
The
Validation2DMIS utility creates a DMIS part program based on the
validation data from MeasureDirect. The DMIS program contains the
point data and constructed features of the type specified in the
validation data file. Creation of a DMIS program from the validation
data allows importing into any software that supports the DMIS
standard.| Linux RPM: | validation2dmis-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | validation2dmis_1.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | validation2dmis-1.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | validation2dmis-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Validation2DMIS Users Guide.pdf |
Measure Direct
The
MeasureDirect utility is inspection software with a very narrow scope
of capability focusing on the measurement of artifacts for CMM
calibration. MeasureDirect can perform measurement tests using a step
gauge, gauge block, ring gauge, pin gauge, sphere, ball bar, and
laser.| Linux RPM: | measuredirect-5.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | measuredirect_5.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | measuredirect-5.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | measuredirect-5.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | MeasureDirect Users Guide.pdf |
CMM Specifications
The
CMM Specifications utility allows the user to access the limits for
various brands and models of CMM’s when running performance tests of
the machine as defined by standards such as ISO/IEC 10360-2:2009. The
information is stored in a SQLite database and can be converted to a
CSV file for importing or exporting as needed.The sample database has publicly available specifications for various CMM's collected over the years. Although there has been a lot of effort to keep the information correct it is highly probable that some of the data is not valid for various reasons. Additions or revisions are welcome and the sample database on the website will be updated to contain the latest information.
| Linux RPM: | cmmspecifications-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | cmmspecifications_1.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | cmmspecifications-1.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | cmmspecifications-1.0.src.zip |
| Database: | cmmspecifications.db.zip |
| Doc: | CMM Specifications Users Guide.pdf |
Squareness Error Calculator
The
Squareness Error Calculator is a utility that can find the ideal
squareness corrections from a set of length measurements on a CMM. The
measurements of length can be from a ball bar or from artifacts such
as step gauges, gauge blocks, or a laser interferometer. The sample
measurement data supplied with this utility has examples of each type
and has been somewhat randomized to demonstrate the capabilities of
the Squareness Error Calculator.| Linux RPM: | squarenesscalculator-1.5-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | squarenesscalculator_1.5-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | squarenesscalculator-1.5-1.x86_64.zip |
| Sample Data: | sq_sample_data.zip |
| Doc: | Squareness Calculator Users Guide.pdf |
CFG Backup
CFGBackup
is a utility that allows the user to backup and restore the CMM
controller EEProm data from various Sheffield brand CMM's.Under normal conditions the EEProm data in the controller is stable and does not change unless specifically written but due to age or other factors the EEProm data can change randomly particularly following a cycle of the controller power. The controller performs a CRC error check on the EEProms at power-up and if this fails (meaning the contents of the EEProms does not match the previous known values) then the controller is put into a permanent error state until fixed. The CFGBackup utility allows the user to create a backup file containing a copy of all the controller's EEProm data and restore it on a future date in order to clear any CRC error that may happen.
| Linux RPM: | cfgbackup-1.1-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | cfgbackup_1.1-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | cfgbackup-1.1-1.x86_64.zip |
| Doc: | CFGBackup Users Guide.pdf |
Dostmann Calibrator
The
Dostmann Calibrator is a small utility that can generate sensor
calibration codes for certain models of Dostmann thermometers such as
the PT-750. This utility can use one or more temperature samples to
generate correction codes. The new correction codes are calculated on
top of the existing correction codes so it is not necessary to clear
existing calibration codes prior to calibration.| Linux RPM: | dostmann-2.1-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | dostmann_2.1-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | dostmann-2.1-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | dostmann-2.1.src.zip |
| Doc: | Dostmann Calibrator Users Guide.pdf |
Sourcetree
The
Sourcetree utility creates a folder populated with all files and
dependent Qt projects necessary to compile a specific Qt project. The
created folder can then be compressed and distributed as the source
code for the Qt project. The generated source tree optionally includes
a top-level project file and compilation instructions.| Linux RPM: | sourcetree-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Linux DEB: | sourcetree_1.0-2_amd64.deb |
| Windows: | sourcetree-1.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | sourcetree-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Sourcetree Users Guide.pdf |
Acceleration Calculator
The
Acceleration Calculator utility was written to allow users to easily
calculate the distance and time required to transition from one
velocity to a second at a specific acceleration. Despite the name the
Acceleration Calculator utility only calculates the requirements of
time and distance from the acceleration when there is a change in
velocity.| Android: | accelerationcalculator.1.0.apk |
| Source: | accelerationcalculator-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Acceleration Calculator Users Guide.pdf |
Ballbar Viewer
The
Ballbar Viewer allows users to analyze ball bar measurement data when
performing interim checks on their CMM. Interim checks are necessary
to ensure that the CMM is running properly and can also be used to
verify changes to the machine, such as a software upgrade, have not
adversely affected accuracy.| Linux RPM: | ballbarviewer-3.1-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | ballbarviewer-3.1-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | ballbarviewer-3.1.src.zip |
| Part Program: | B89.4.1-Ballbar-V8.2-PCD37.PRG.zip |
| Doc: | Ballbar Viewer Users Guide.pdf |
DC Controller Status
The
DC Controller Status utility shows current information about the CMM
along with recent errors logged by the controller. The current
information shows the emergency status, error map compensation
configuration, axis expansion coefficients, and axis temperatures. The
error log shows the history of errors recorded by the controller since
the last reboot. The data can be recorded and saved to a text file
with minimal effort from the user.| Linux RPM: | dccontrollerstatus-1.2-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | dccontrollerstatus-1.2-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | dccontrollerstatus-1.2.src.zip |
| Doc: | DC Controller Status Users Guide.pdf |
Vibration Meter
The
Vibration Meter utility is a small Android app that uses the
accelerometers available on many small devices to measure vibration.
CMM's have requirements for the environment that must be met in order
for the machine to measure at the intended accuracy with the two most
common environmental issues being temperature and vibration. The
Vibration Meter allows a vibration test to be run from a tablet or
phone. The output shows the raw data, frequency spectrum, and a
numerical analysis of the vibration.| Android: | vibrationmeter-2.0.apk |
| Source: | vibrationmeter-2.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Vibration Meter Users Guide.pdf |
Deflection Simulator
The
Deflection Simulator shows the effect of deflection compensation from
different vendors on a horizontal arm CMM with a kinematic of XZY. The
input parameters for the different deflection models match those of
the vendor and the output shows a series of horizontal and vertical
length measurements that would be observed with a laser. Measurement
gauges can be added anywhere inside the measurement volume in order to
see the impact on length.| Linux RPM: | deflectionsimulator-2.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | deflectionsimulator-2.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | deflectionsimulator-2.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Deflection Simulator Users Guide.pdf |
Length Comparison
The
Length Compare utility calculates an En score for each overlapping
result from two sets of measurements. The En score is an objective way
to compare individual results taking into account the measurement
uncertainty.| Linux RPM: | lengthcompare-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | lengthcompare-1.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | lengthcompare-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Length Compare Users Guide.pdf |
Report Roadmap
The
Report Roadmap utility allows the user to attach an identification
label to a dimension item in order to compliment the inspection
report. Standard image files are used for the input. The output is
either a single PDF file or individual image files.| Linux RPM: | reportroadmap-3.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | reportroadmap-3.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | reportroadmap-3.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Report Roadmap Users Guide.pdf |
Compensation Error Map Explorer
The Error Map Explorer utility was written to allow users to view the
effects of compensation map data on a coordinate measuring machine.
The correction values are calculated to the position of the active
probe stylus and should be comparable to methods used by most CMM
inspection software. The correction that is applied to machines from the compensation error map is very difficult to visualize especially if more than one parameter is active at any one time. This utility was written to help make it easier to understand how all this works. Individual errors or combinations of errors can be activated or deactivated without having to create a new compensation map file. A visual display of the kinematic axis order and corrections can be shown that is very useful for understanding how the data is interpreted.
| Linux RPM: | errormapexplorer-3.1-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | errormapexplorer-3.1-1.x86_64.zip |
| Sample Data: | Error_Map_and_Test_Sequence.zip |
| Doc: | Error Map Explorer Users Guide.pdf |
Sharpe2-32 Download Editor
The
download editor was written to allow direct modification of the
Sharpe2-32 download files. The normal method for modification of these
files is to change the master parameter data then generate a new
download file for the controller. Since these files are frequently not
available this editor was created to allow more direct access to the
download file.| Linux RPM: | downloadeditor-2.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | downloadeditor-2.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | downloadeditor-2.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Download Editor Users Guide.pdf |
Temperature Compensation
The Temperature Compensation utility was written to allow users to see
the effect of temperature on measurement length when using a
coordinate measuring machine. The length correction is based on the
temperature of the CMM axis, the temperature of the part, and the
expansion coefficients of the axis and part.Using a coordinate measuring machine in a thermally poor environment can result in a significant measurement error. This utility will show the compensation amount based on the input conditions in order for a given measurement length to be correct at the standard reference temperature. CMM's that have active temperature compensation will have this correction done in the background without the operator even aware of it.
| Linux RPM: | tempcomp-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | tempcomp-1.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Android: | tempcomp-1.0.apk |
| Source: | tempcomp-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Temperature Compensation Users Guide.pdf |
PCDMonitor
The
PCDMonitor program allow capturing and displaying live measurement
data from the running PC-DMIS program. The output shows the results of
executed features and dimensions. The data can be broadcast and then
displayed by the PCDMonitorRemote program if portability is desired.| Windows: | pcdmonitor-2.1-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | pcdmonitor-2.1.src.zip |
| Doc: | PCDMonitor/PCDMonitorRemote Users Guide.pdf |
Controller Parameters Viewer
The
Controller Parameters utility was written to allow easier viewing or
editing of controller parameter files and to allow automated parameter
validation using a custom set of rules. Parameter files are large and
can easily have entries that are wrong or overlooked when initially
created for a CMM. The automated parameter validation allows testing
for a variety of configuration problems.This program will not pull data from the CMM's controller. The parameter file must be accessible in order to use this utility.
| Linux RPM: | controllerparameters-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | controllerparameters-1.0-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | controllerparameters-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Controller Parameters User Guide.pdf |
PCDMonitorRemote
The
PCDMonitorRemote
program displays the broadcast data from the PCDMonitor program. When
running on a portable device like a tablet the operator can watch the
measurement of points on the machine and see numerical results without
requiring a large monitor or walking back to the computer to review
results.| Android: | pcdmonitorremote-2.1.apk |
| Linux RPM: | pcdmonitorremote-2.1-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | pcdmonitorremote-2.1-1.x86_64.zip |
| Source: | pcdmonitorremote-2.1.src.zip |
| Doc: | PCDMonitor/PCDMonitorRemote Users Guide.pdf |
Uncertainty Budget Editor
The
uncertainty budget editor is a utility for creating or editing data
that describes measurement uncertainty. The uncertainty budget
expressions can use various inputs such as temperature, expansion
coefficients, and measurement range. The output is a presentable PDF
or CSV file with an expression representing the best fit curve of the
uncertainty data over the desired measurement range.| Linux RPM: | ucbudgeteditor-6.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | ucbudgeteditor-6.0.x86.zip |
| Source: | ucbudgeteditor-6.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | UCBudget Editor Users Guide.pdf |
Interpolation Editor
The Interpolation Editor utility allows users to edit sets of data
that have unusual ranges or increments. This is commonly needed when
dealing with compensation error map data that has a non-standard
increment or starting position making it difficult to work with it
directly. In many cases simple corrections such as a linear gradient
is not possible due to the shape of the error. This editor allows any
kind of data to be adjusted using reasonable measurement targets with
little effort.| Linux RPM: | interpolationeditor-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | interpolationeditor-1.0.x86.zip |
| Source: | interpolationeditor-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Interpolation Editor Users Guide.pdf |
Folder Sync
This
small utility program is used to help with document tracking. When
controlled documents are distributed it is necessary to keep records
of the distributed copies. This utility will ensure a target location
matches the reference location and also produce a text file listing
all documents and document changes that were made to the target
location.| Linux RPM: | foldersync-1.3-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | foldersync-1.3.x86.zip |
| Source: | foldersync-1.3.src.zip |
| Doc: | Folder Sync Users Guide.pdf |
Laser Data Viewer
The
Laser Data Viewer is a small utility that can read measurement files
from API and Renishaw lasers and display the contents of those files.
The data is sorted and organized allowing easy transfer to other
software.| Linux RPM: | laserdataviewer-1.1-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | laserdataviewer-1.1.x86.zip |
| Source: | laserdataviewer-1.1.src.zip |
| Doc: | Laser Data Viewer Users Guide.pdf |
ClassGenerator
The
ClassGenerator program is a small utility that will convert the Qt
Designer UI forms into standard C++ source and header files. This was
written to reduce the amount of time to convert the standard Qt source
files into a format that follows the internal coding guidelines. All
of the programs on this page have been written either by manually
laying out the GUI elements or by manually converting the Qt Designer
forms into C++ source and header files. The goal was to reduce the
conversion time into this desired format which seemed to increase
exponentially with the number of controls in the UI file. The sample
UI form described in the user manual can be downloaded to evaluate
this utility program.| Linux RPM: | classgenerator-1.2-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | classgenerator-1.2.x86.zip |
| Source: | classgenerator-1.2.src.zip |
| Sample: | sample_designer_file.ui.zip |
| Doc: | ClassGenerator Users Guide.pdf |
Encoder Simulator
The
Encoder Simulator utility was written to better understand the effects
of encoder signal problems by allowing the user to generate various
types of input signals and immediately see the effect from an
interpolated output over the length of one full scale period. All CMM
machines use some form of an encoder that converts a scale signal into
a machine position so understanding the issues related to encoders
seems paramount when trying to get the most accuracy from a coordinate
measuring machine.| Linux RPM: | encodersimulation-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm |
| Windows: | encodersimulation-1.0.x86.zip |
| Source: | encodersimulation-1.0.src.zip |
| Doc: | Encoder Simulator Users Guide.pdf |