Coordinate Measurements of Free-Form Surfaces
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Machine Design and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 358
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue concerns various aspects of measurements of free-form surfaces of complex products that are performed, among others, using CNC machine tools (on-machine measurement). The metrology of geometrical quantities and the coordinate measuring technique are the important parts of the product production process. The measurements of parts characterized by complex geometrical shapes are often conducted in, e.g., automotive and aviation industries. The accuracy of coordinate measurements of free-form surfaces depends on various factors, e.g., environmental conditions, algorithms of inspection software of measuring systems, and geometrical deviations of machines. In addition, users of coordinate measuring systems must plan the right measurement strategy to achieve the highest measurement accuracy. The measurement strategy may include different methods of distribution of measurement points, scanning velocities, and algorithms of probe radius correction.
Dr. Marek Magdziak
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- on-machine measurement
- coordinate metrology
- free-form surfaces
- measurement strategy
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