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Indexing Head with Cylinder or Disc Tip

DMIS statement for creating a cylinder or disc tip.

An excerpt from the DMIS Handbook

DMIS statement for creating a cylinder or disc tip.

Syntax:

S(name)=SNSDEF/PROBE,type,POL,rot1(A),rot2(B),i, j, k, len ,dia, tip(,value)

Example:

S(DISK1)=SNSDEF/PROBE,FIXED,POL,0,0,0,0,1,115,12,DISC,3

The above defines a disc tip (DISK1) that is a fixed probe with a angular rotation of 0/0. The mounting vector is 0, 0, 1 with a length (from pivot center to the tip center) of 115.

The disc diameter is 12mm with a 3mm thickness.

Note: discs and cylinder tips should be used bi-directional, in other words normal to a work plane and not 3 dimensional as a sphere tip would be used.

DMIS Handbook
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Things to Keep in Mind

  • Not a Substitute for Official Standards: While thorough, it doesn't replace the ANSI/ISO 22093 standard or the NIST DMIS Test Suite for formal compliance or deep technical reference.

Summary

The DMIS Handbook is a strong, example-rich introduction to DMIS scripting—clear, readable, and practical. It’s especially useful for CMM operators, metrologists, and programmers aiming to enhance script accuracy and readability. For best results, pair it with the official ISO/ANSI standards and NIST reference manuals if your work demands strict compliance or integration with advanced systems.

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