Table of Contents

Evolution of Measurement. The International Standard of Length. Specification of Design Intent. Coordinate Measuring Machines. Using a CMM. Accessory Elements. Multi-Sensor CMMs (Hybrids). Application Software. Performance Evaluations. Temperature Fundamentals. Environmental Control. Accuracy Enhancement. Reversal Techniques for Machine Calibration. Measurement Uncertainty for CMSs. Application Considerations. Typical Applications. Non-Cartesian CMSs. Measurement Integration. Financial Evaluations. Bibliography. Index.

About the Author

Robert J. Hocken, Paulo H. Pereira