Co‐ordinate measuring machines: concept, classification and comparison of performance tests Available to Purchase

Due to the increase in the use and importance of co‐ordinate measuring machines (CMM) in manufacturing systems, it is necessary to develop reliable and accurate performance tests for their verification to assure the quality of manufactured components. Presents general requirements and a classification of test methods. Surveys and compares some performance methods to evaluate CMM and concludes that is necessary to find a multi‐purpose method that is quick and easy to use and which could be widely accepted by manufacturers and users.