Application of a Dimensional Artifact to Verify Permanent-Control Programs of Computer Controlled Coordinate Measuring Machines

摘要

The introduction of computer controlled coordinate measuring machines (CMM) created a concern for the Dimensional Metrology Laboratory at the Rocky Flats Plant, Golden, Colorado. The permanent-control program software of these machines required verification. Until the software was verified, it had to be assumed that the convergence of the modeling algorithms established by the manufacturer were acceptable. This report documents research for developing a method to verify the permanent-control programs of computer controlled CMMs. (ERA citation 12:041602)