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Coordinate Measuring Machine

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Definition

A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a measuring device with the capability to determine spatial coordinates of points that are probed on the surface of a workpiece (ISO 10360–1:2000), by means of a probing system that is moving in a defined measuring volume. The probing system can be contact or noncontact, with point acquisition rate depending on the measuring principle.

The term coordinate measuring system (CMS) is used to indicate all measuring devices having the capability to determine spatial coordinates on the surface of a workpiece. In addition to CMMs, examples are laser trackers, fringe projection systems, and computed tomography systems.

Theory and Application

Introduction

Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are the most important measuring systems for the measurement of workpieces in industry, because they are very flexible and allow the automated measurement of points in space with high accuracy, even on complex parts and surfaces. The probed spatial points...

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  1. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy

    Enrico Savio

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    M. Alkan Donmez

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Savio, E. (2018). Coordinate Measuring Machine. In: The International Academy for Production (eds) CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_6579-4

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