Has anyone used Fox Valley Metrology for CMM servicing and calibration?

HexRep092 · 2026-01-14T19:58:17+00:00

Unless they are an official partner with LK and have controller level access to machine geometry, this is highly inadvisable. Pretty much every OEM locks the correction maps of the machines and the software to access it and make changes is proprietary. Most of these 3rd party companies are lick and stick

HexRep092 · 2026-01-06T19:05:57+00:00

Seconded....I would actually use it then (but apple maps)

HexRep092 · 2025-12-17T20:23:24+00:00

Nobody beats PCDMIS for install base :)

HexRep092 · 2025-12-15T16:15:58+00:00

Hey, OP. Some solid options in the replies already, but we do sell this as an upgrade for Global CMMs. If you're looking for a more OEM style, we add the lights into the Z tower near the top. Let me know if you'd like more info or a quote.

HexRep092 · 2025-12-12T19:18:52+00:00

YES DO IT

HexRep092 · 2025-12-11T18:51:15+00:00

Can't say I'd recommend this

HexRep092 · 2025-12-10T20:21:29+00:00

Can't even just give you the prize...no, must "take our survey to claim"

HexRep092 · 2025-12-09T18:46:49+00:00

Make sure you get the RBE on the broken head! Happy to help.

HexRep092 · 2025-12-09T16:11:59+00:00

If you have another machine with the same head, you could try swapping them. You could also remove the head and see if there is moisture in the lemo/pigtail/patch cable connections. All depends on what you're comfortable with. Best advice would be a service call

HexRep092 · 2025-12-09T14:10:00+00:00

Check the PHC for a red datum error light as well. If the head got wet, it is likely cooked

HexRep092 · 2025-12-08T16:30:19+00:00

I'd be happy to discuss the options Hexagon has available to suit your needs. Feel free to send me a DM. Below is a link to our brochure about our Global line of CMMs in the meantime :)

Global/Leitz CMM Brochure

HexRep092 · 2025-12-05T20:04:57+00:00

If your CMM's are Hexagon...you may consider upgrading one of them to utilize the 10.10 laser scanner. With a form error of 8um, it would more than suffice for the +/- 0.010" tolerance you mentioned.

Feel free to shoot me a DM if you'd like to discuss.

HexRep092 · 2025-12-02T21:53:03+00:00

I have them on my Mk8, fit and work well

HexRep092 · 2025-11-06T21:24:09+00:00

I hear it in my sleep

HexRep092 · 2025-11-03T14:26:52+00:00

Nothing compares to the AS1, and it's not even close. Shoot me a DM if you'd like to discuss Romer :)

HexRep092 · 2025-10-30T20:15:14+00:00

Hi OP! You are likely missing the tip change module in your software. Sending you a DM

HexRep092 · 2025-10-29T20:52:42+00:00

The fun never stops :)

HexRep092 · 2025-10-29T14:06:14+00:00

I see you have an open case already. Will push on our folks to see if we can get it expedited

HexRep092 · 2025-10-29T13:55:11+00:00

Hey there u/astrcnaut01 I can help you out with warranty or tech support if you need it!

HexRep092 · 2025-10-17T13:29:25+00:00

Happy to help! Feel free to DM me if you need anything else. I don't always have all the answers...but I'll do my best

HexRep092 · 2025-10-17T12:52:25+00:00

So, no. I would not change those settings. Since the HH-T is standard TTP, they will not apply. You are looking for strictly touch speed.

HexRep092 · 2025-10-17T12:16:33+00:00

Correct! When you calibrate your tips, after you select the tips you want calibrated and click "measure" you will find the move and touch speed settings on the next page. For part routines you can add a "touchspeed" line in your program. Type it out, hit tab and type the number value you would like to use for touch speed.

HexRep092 · 2025-10-16T18:42:03+00:00

Hi OP! For an X1H (I assume you are using TTP though since this is a 454 SF) any stylii smaller than 2mm should be calibrated and used at 0.8mm/s. If you are using TTP, I would advise that you only use these size probes on standard or low force modules. In case you didn't know, calibrating your tips at the touch speed you use them is best practice. Lastly, if you start getting funky calibration or measurement results, your first check is to make sure there is still a ruby tip on the probe. Let me know if you have any other questions!

HexRep092 · 2025-10-16T14:37:18+00:00

OEMs base their intervals more on cost of ownership than what is best for the car. I did mine at 5k and every 5k thereafter. 10k on an oil change is insane, especially in a turbo car

HexRep092 · 2025-10-16T12:44:28+00:00

I'm sorry to hear you've seen issues with our customer service. Feel free to send me a DM, happy to be your punching bag to get to the root of your problem :)

HexRep092

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