method for calculating an optimal offset distance for surface position measurements, computer storage media, and coordinate positioning apparatus

摘要

"Method for Calculating an Optimal Distance for Surface Position Measurements, Computer Storage Bracket, and Coordinate Positioning Apparatus" describes a method for calculating an optimum distance (74) for surface position measurements. to be acquired by a coordinate positioning apparatus which comprises a measuring probe (4). the coordinate positioning apparatus may comprise a machine tool, and the measuring probe (4) may comprise a touch actuating probe having a deflectable stylus (12). The method comprises the step of calculating an optimal offset distance (74) using at least one measured acceleration characteristic of said coordinate positioning apparatus. In this way the measuring cycle times can be optimized.