Large volume metrology instrument selection and measurability analysis

J.E. Muelaner, B. Cai, P.G. Maropoulos

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    Abstract

    Metrology processes used in the manufacture of large products include tool setting, product verification and flexible metrology enabled automation. The range of applications and instruments available makes the selection of the appropriate instrument for a given task highly complex. Since metrology is a key manufacturing process it should be considered in the early stages of design. This paper provides an overview of the important selection criteria for typical measurement processes and presents some novel selection strategies. Metrics which can be used to assess measurability are also discussed. A prototype instrument selection and measurability analysis application is presented with discussion of how this can be used as the basis for development of a more sophisticated measurement planning tool.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th CIRP-Sponsored International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology
    EditorsGeorge Q. Huang, K.L. Mak, Paul G. Maropoulos
    Place of PublicationBerlin (DE)
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages1027-1041
    Number of pages15
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-642-10430-5
    ISBN (Print)978-3-6421-0429-9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event6th CIRP International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology - Hong Kong, China
    Duration: 14 Dec 200916 Dec 2009

    Publication series

    NameAdvances in Intelligent and Soft Computing
    PublisherSpringer
    Volume66
    ISSN (Print)1867-5662

    Conference

    Conference6th CIRP International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology
    Abbreviated titleDET 2009
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityHong Kong
    Period14/12/0916/12/09

    Keywords

    • large volume metrology
    • measurability analysis
    • process classification
    • process modelling

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