NC data digitising machine - moves sensor in 3 dimensions to obtain values from surface of prototype model

摘要

A prototype model of a component is fixed to the table (2) of the coordinate measuring machine. The machine has a vertical stand (4) that supports a cross slide (6) on a carriage that can be moved in a vertical direction. The assembly is also supported on a horizontal cross slide (3). Motors (5,11) allow a sensing head (12) to be moved in an Vertical motion to allow the sensing head to follow the contours is provided by a third motor (8). Sensor outputs are provided in digital form and are available for NC machining. ADVANTAGE - Light construction not requiring base structure.