Calypso Tip #16 - How to Add Setup Instructions
1. Create your setup instruction document. It can be any executable file format, including Excel, Word, PDF, JPEG or even a video! 2....
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- Aug 10
Calypso Tip #15 - Fun with Calypso Sounds
Do you feel like your work routine is in a long rut? You can have a little bit of fun changing up the sounds! Here are the folder...
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- Jun 9
Calypso Tip #14 - 7 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + C (Copy) This is the biggest time-saving shortcut, especially for large CMM programs. It works for copying features,...
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- Apr 25
Calypso Tip #13 - Clearance vs. Retract Distance
What's the difference? The clearance distance is how far the probe will clear a feature before and after measuring. It is applied in the...
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- Mar 18
Calypso Tip #12 - Caliper Distance
A few years ago, a new tool was added to Calypso, called Caliper Distance. This characteristic makes it easier to measure min/max...
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- Feb 21
Calypso Tip #10 - Select Already Extracted Features
When you are setting up your base alignment, creating constructions, or defining characteristics, you can quickly select features that...
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- Jan 12
Calypso Tip #9: Add Setup Info
Watch this video below to learn how to add setup instructions to your CMM program. Your instructions can be any type of file, including a...
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- Dec 28, 2021
Calypso Tip #8: Undo Probing Points
When you are manually probing points on a part, press the F3 button on the controller to undo the last point you probed. This works when...
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- Dec 15, 2021
Calypso Tip #7: Naming Conventions 2 (Stylus Systems)
Here are some suggested naming conventions for stylus systems in Calypso. Whatever method you choose, document your own company’s pattern...
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- Dec 15, 2021
Calypso Tip #6: Naming Conventions 1
These are some recommended naming conventions for Calypso. Whatever method you choose, document your own company’s pattern that you will...
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- Nov 9, 2021
Calypso Tip #5: Simple Menus
Reduce unused clutter in the Calypso software menus. Less is better.
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- Nov 9, 2021
Calypso Tip #4: Programming Checklist
Use an Excel-based checklist to free your mind of all the details that you need to remember when making great CMM programs.
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- Sep 28, 2021
Calypso Tip #3: CMM Program Template
Use a program template in Calypso to save time with common settings. Simply create a new, blank program, adjust the settings that you...
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- Sep 28, 2021
Calypso Tip #2: Save "Measured Points"
“Measured Points” are backup files of all the actual probing points and scan data from previous part runs. When you save Measured Points,...
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- Sep 24, 2021
Calypso Tip #1: How to Section a CAD model
When you can’t see features that are hidden inside a cavity, groove, or underneath surfaces, follow these steps to get in there!
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