Introduction to Coordinate Metrology Course

Objectives:

• Understanding the basics of coordinate metrology.
• Knowing the construction features and operation of CMM’s.
• Being aware of potentials and limits of coordinate metrology.
• Knowing the basic principles and methods of verifying geometric tolerances.
• Knowing the evaluation criteria of CMM performances.

Content:

• • Basics of metrology
  • Introduction to CMM’s: part names and definitions, construction features, techniques and environmental conditions of operation
  • Performance verification and intermediate checks in a CMM
  • Coordinate metrology principles
  • Measuring strategy in a coordinate measuring machine
  • Verification of geometrical tolerances: Definition, symbols, geometrical interpretation and measuring methods of the main geometrical tolerances
  • Measurement errors in a CMM and offsetting
  • Measurement cases with CMM