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CMM Data to CNC Machine

acgarcia
I've trying to read up on this as much as I can. I can watch youtube vids with CMMs in automated cells. Typical scenario of robot arm loading/unloading CNC machine, loading/unloading to a CMM, and then to a good/bad part conveyor/bin. I recently attended IMTS 2018 and this seems to be where everyone is headed. More automation and less human interaction.

We are moving in that direction. I don't have any robots but I do have CMMs and CNCs. I would like to have measured data go to our CNC machine for tool offsets. Does anyone have this set up? Custom written software or purchase through Hexagon or other implementer? Experience? Pros/Cons?
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  • Start with your CNC controllers some brands are pre wired up for that kind of stuff others only spit information out and don't take in. Siemens did very good with CMM inputs, it's much easier than you would think. Again start with your controller and find out what it can handle, the CMM portion is basic. Communication is key though if you want it to work well (between CMM <--> CNC folks). Can't say too much about our set up but it's pretty darn automated lol!
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  • Start with your CNC controllers some brands are pre wired up for that kind of stuff others only spit information out and don't take in. Siemens did very good with CMM inputs, it's much easier than you would think. Again start with your controller and find out what it can handle, the CMM portion is basic. Communication is key though if you want it to work well (between CMM <--> CNC folks). Can't say too much about our set up but it's pretty darn automated lol!
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