Dimensional DefinitionsHow many data points are sufficient?
Mon, 12/01/2003 - 22:00
How many dimensional data points are enough to accurately describe a part feature? The key to answering this question is understanding the stability of the manufacturing process. In general, components should be measured only as often as required to… Probes Are the Key to Accurate Scanning
Mon, 11/03/2003 - 22:00
Coordinate measuring machines gather data by means of a probe or sensor. Conventional CMMs equipped with touch-trigger probes can use a stitch-scanning method to record point streams from part surfaces. In stitch scanning, the CMM lifts the probe…