Tech Tips Archives - Cimquest Inc. https://cimquest-inc.com/category/tech-tips/ Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:29:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Various Control X Measure Functions https://cimquest-inc.com/the-various-control-x-measure-functions/ https://cimquest-inc.com/the-various-control-x-measure-functions/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:29:55 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=38409 There are many different measurement functions that can be used in Control X Professional. This post will explain what they are and how to use them. We will use the airfoil example above to illustrate the various Control X measure functions available. In the menu below you will find a list of the measurement tools [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/the-various-control-x-measure-functions/feed/ 0 Metrology Minute – Airfoil Analysis https://cimquest-inc.com/metrology-minute-airfoil-analysis/ https://cimquest-inc.com/metrology-minute-airfoil-analysis/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:10:44 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=37375 Exporting Airfoil Analysis Data to a Spreadsheet Using Control X When working with Control X, you often find yourself needing the data that is generated by the software to be exported in a usable form rather than just a static report. In this post, we are going to show you how we analyzed a machined [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/metrology-minute-airfoil-analysis/feed/ 0 How to Remove Xact Metal DMLS Supports https://cimquest-inc.com/how-to-remove-xact-metal-dmls-supports/ https://cimquest-inc.com/how-to-remove-xact-metal-dmls-supports/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:59:11 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=36412 This blog post will cover how to remove Xact Metal Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) supports from completed 3P-printed parts. It will explain the process of safely and effectively separating supports from the build plate, removing supports from your metal 3D-printed part, and cleaning up support touchpoints. You will first need to have the necessary [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/how-to-remove-xact-metal-dmls-supports/feed/ 0 Metrology Minute – Airfoil Analysis using Control X https://cimquest-inc.com/metrology-minute-airfoil-analysis-using-control-x/ https://cimquest-inc.com/metrology-minute-airfoil-analysis-using-control-x/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:20:16 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=27154 Analyzing airfoil shapes is easier than ever using the Control X Airfoil Analysis technology. Upon completion of scanning the airfoil and aligning with the nominal CAD model, the software is able to return dozens of useful parameters necessary for complete airfoil analysis. Some of the parameters include: Leading and trailing edge radii Leading and trailing [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/metrology-minute-airfoil-analysis-using-control-x/feed/ 0 Geomagic Wrap for Point Cloud Editing https://cimquest-inc.com/geomagic-wrap-for-point-cloud-editing/ https://cimquest-inc.com/geomagic-wrap-for-point-cloud-editing/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:39:54 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=26952 Let’s take a look at Geomagic Wrap, a powerful software for point cloud or mesh editing. Wrap has a collection of tools used for cleaning and finalizing polygonal files to make them suitable for part inspection, reverse engineering, 3D Printing, and more. The files can come from a traditional CAD system, a laser or structural [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/geomagic-wrap-for-point-cloud-editing/feed/ 0 Batch Processing in Control X https://cimquest-inc.com/batch-processing-in-control-x-2/ https://cimquest-inc.com/batch-processing-in-control-x-2/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:43:41 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=25714 With Control X, you can prepare an inspection routine to process a single scan or point cloud against a nominal CAD model and create whatever inspection criteria you require, including; Color Maps, Whisker Plots, 2D and 3D Dimensions, GD&T callouts, Feature Deviation Comparisons, as well as date and time-stamped inspection reports. In addition, the 3D [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/batch-processing-in-control-x-2/feed/ 0 Top 2-Minute Tuesdays Videos of 2019 https://cimquest-inc.com/top-2-minute-tuesdays-videos-of-2019/ https://cimquest-inc.com/top-2-minute-tuesdays-videos-of-2019/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:41:21 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=23773 Did you know that we produce and share one video every week as part of our 2-Minute Tuesdays Video Series? This popular video series is now in its eighth season and it focuses on various topics in the manufacturing industry including Mastercam, a variety of 3D Printers, CAD, Reverse Engineering & Inspection solutions, as well [...]

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]]> https://cimquest-inc.com/top-2-minute-tuesdays-videos-of-2019/feed/ 0 Trend Analysis in Geomagic Control X https://cimquest-inc.com/trend-analysis-in-geomagic-control-x-2/ https://cimquest-inc.com/trend-analysis-in-geomagic-control-x-2/#respond Mon, 13 May 2019 13:33:18 +0000 https://cimquest-inc.com/?p=21871 Today we will discuss how to analyze various trends of inspection results. The non-contact inspection world is ever growing. More and more companies are using metrology grade scanners to inspect their product. This allows them to utilize the scans and check geometric dimensions and tolerances, extract 3D deviation color maps, and quickly generate full-color 2D [...]

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