The Automatic Measurement of Complex Surface Based on ZOO-Type CMM

2014 ◽  
Vol 490-491 ◽  
pp. 1682-1685
Author(s):  
Shu Hong Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Technical Problem ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Automatic Measurement ◽  
Complex Surface ◽  
Mathematic Model ◽  
The Self ◽  
Geometric Characteristics ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Measuring Machine

In general, when using the three-dimensional measuring machine to test a workpiece, the measuring route should to be planned firstly. Regarding workpieces which are formed by elementary curve or surface, there are specific software installed in the Coordinate Measuring Machine which can be used to generate the measuring route. However, when there are workpieces with no mathematic model, measuring process usually has to be done by manual operation. In this paper, we concentrate on the technical problem of measuring the blade with complex surface. After analyzing the geometric characteristics of blade, we did research on the self-study function of the Coordinate Measuring Machine, and finally put forward a method to rewrite the self-study measuring program according to geometric characteristics, which will successfully realize the automatic measurement of complex curved surface.

Application of the Three Dimensional Coordinate Measuring Machine (CAD/CAM for the New Cosmetic Hand)

1989 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-201
Author(s):  
Yukio Saito ◽  
◽  
Takanori Higashihara ◽  
Torn Oshima ◽  
Takamitu Tajima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Automatic Measurement ◽  
Surface Shape ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Shape Processing ◽  
Soft Objects ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Three Dimensional Coordinate

The purpose of this research was to develop a CAD/ CAM system for soft objects such as the human hand. In this article are described the various steps in this process, including digitization of the shape by automatic measurement of the object shape processing such as shape interpolation and correction, additional shape processing, motion simulation for the digitized soft model, and reproduction of the shape as a positive model. As an example, we established a method for making a new cosmetic hand that could meet the necessary requirements of shape and functionality. For the shape, we measured the natural hand of a disabled person automatically with a three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine, performed data processing, and produced a positive model for the cosmetic hand. For functionality, we simulated the change of surface shape caused by finger motion using the shape of the measured hand, and then developed the inside mechanism of the cosmetic hand. This article describes the system developed for application to the cosmetic hand.

Reverse Engineering of Quadric Surfaces Employing Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning

1994 ◽  
Vol 208 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Bradley ◽  
G W Vickers ◽  
M Milroy
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Complex Surface ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Surface Patches ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

A software package for the reverse engineering of surface forms commonly found in manufactured objects is presented. An object's surface is digitized using a three-dimensional, laser-based scanner that produces accurate and copious data files. Complex surface forms are reconstructed by interactively segmenting the multiple-surface patches, invoking the appropriate surface modelling routine and transferring the resulting surfaces to a CAD package via a standard IGES entity. Examples of the accuracy of the laser scanner data, and software algorithms for modelling planes, cylinders, cones and spheres, are presented by performing comparisons with results generated by a coordinate measuring machine. The paper concentrates on the novel software process to model the principal quadric forms; however, the program's capabilities do extend to free-form surfaces.

Evaluation of Parts Produced by a Novel Additive Manufacturing Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 63-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fahad ◽  
Neil Hopkinson
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Nylon 12 ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
End Use

Rapid prototyping refers to building three dimensional parts in a tool-less, layer by layer manner using the CAD geometry of the part. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the name given to the application of rapid prototyping technologies to produce functional, end use items. Since AM is relatively new area of manufacturing processes, various processes are being developed and analyzed for their performance (mainly speed and accuracy). This paper deals with the design of a new benchmark part to analyze the flatness of parts produced on High Speed Sintering (HSS) which is a novel Additive Manufacturing process and is currently being developed at Loughborough University. The designed benchmark part comprised of various features such as cubes, holes, cylinders, spheres and cones on a flat base and the build material used for these parts was nylon 12 powder. Flatness and curvature of the base of these parts were measured using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and the results are discussed in relation to the operating parameters of the process.The result show changes in the flatness of part with the depth of part in the bed which is attributed to the thermal gradient within the build envelope during build.

CCD Camera Calibration Technology Based on the Translation of Coordinate Measuring Machine

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 320-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Shan Huang ◽  
Li Chen
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate System ◽  
Camera Calibration ◽  
Characteristic Point ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Ccd Camera ◽  
Mathematic Model ◽  
Calibration Method ◽  
Calibration Characteristic ◽  
Standard Sphere ◽  
Measuring Machine

A new CCD camera calibration method based on the translation of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is proposed. The CMM brings the CCD camera to produce the relative translation with respect to the center of the white ceramic standard sphere along the X, Y, Z axis, and the coordinates of the different positions of the calibration characteristic point in the probe coordinate system can be generated. Meanwhile, the camera captures the image of the white ceramic standard sphere at every position, and the coordinates of the calibration characteristic point in the computer frame coordinate system can be registered. The calibration mathematic model was established, and the calibration steps were given and the calibration system was set up. The comparing calibration result shows that precision of this method is equivalent to that of the special calibration method, and the difference between the calibrating data of these two methods is within ±1μm.

scholarly journals Enabling Technology for Remote Prosthetic Alignment Tuning

2021 ◽  
Vol 186 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 659-664
Author(s):  
David A Boone ◽  
Sarah R Chang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Prosthetic Socket ◽  
Prosthetic Alignment ◽  
Prosthesis Alignment ◽  
Alignment Tool ◽  
Measuring Machine

ABSTRACT Introduction This research has resulted in a system of sensors and software for effectively adjusting prosthetic alignment with digital numeric control. We called this suite of technologies the Prosthesis Smart Alignment Tool (ProSAT) system. Materials and Methods The ProSAT system has three components: a prosthesis-embedded sensor, an alignment tool, and an Internet-connected alignment expert system application that utilizes machine learning to analyze prosthetic alignment. All components communicate via Bluetooth. Together, they provide for numerically controlled prosthesis alignment adjustment. The ProSAT components help diagnose and guide the correction of very subtle, difficult-to-see imbalances in dynamic gait. The sensor has been cross-validated against kinetic measurement in a gait laboratory, and bench testing was performed to validate the performance of the tool while adjusting a prosthetic socket based on machine learning analyses from the software application. Results The three-dimensional alignment of the prosthetic socket was measured pre- and postadjustment from two fiducial points marked on the anterior surface of the prosthetic socket. A coordinate measuring machine was used to derive an alignment angular offset from vertical for both conditions: pre- and postalignment conditions. Of interest is the difference in the angles between conditions. The ProSAT tool is only controlling the relative change made to the alignment, not an absolute position or orientation. Target alignments were calculated by the machine learning algorithm in the ProSAT software, based on input of kinetic data samples representing the precondition and where a real prosthetic misalignment condition was known a priori. Detected misalignments were converted by the software to a corrective adjustment in the prosthesis alignment being tested. We demonstrated that a user could successfully and quickly achieve target postalignment change within an average of 0.1°. Conclusions The accuracy of a prototype ProSAT system has been validated for controlled alignment changes by a prosthetist. Refinement of the ergonomic form and technical function of the hardware and clinical usability of the mobile software application are currently being completed with benchtop experiments in advance of further human subject testing of alignment efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

Evaluation of Actual Geometric Tolerances Using Coordinate Measuring Machine Data

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. H. ElMaraghy ◽  
Z. Wu ◽  
H. A. ElMaraghy
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Test Cases ◽  
Tolerance Zone ◽  
Geometric Tolerances ◽  
Measuring Machine

Abstract This paper focuses on the development of a procedure and algorithms for the systematic comparison of geometric variations of measured features with their specified geometric tolerances. To automate the inspection of mechanical parts, it is necessary to analyze the measurement data captured by coordinate measuring machines (CMM) in order to detect out-of-tolerance conditions. A procedure for determining the geometric tolerances from the measured three dimensional coordinates on the surface of a cylindrical feature is presented. This procedure follows the definitions of the geometric tolerances used in the current Standards, and is capable of determining the value of each geometric tolerance from the composite 3-D data. The developed algorithms adopt the minimum tolerance zone criterion. Nonlinear numerical optimization techniques are used to fit the data to the minimum tolerance zone. Two test cases are given in the paper which demonstrate the successful determination of geometric tolerances from given simulated data.

scholarly journals Trueness and Precision of Three-Dimensional Digitizing Intraoral Devices

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussam Mutwalli ◽  
Michael Braian ◽  
Deyar Mahmood ◽  
Christel Larsson
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Distance Measurements ◽  
True Value ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Intraoral Devices

Aim. To measure the trueness and precision under repeatable conditions for different intraoral scanners (IOSs) when scanning fully edentulous arch with multiple implants. Materials and Methods. Three IOSs and one industrial scanner were used to scan one edentulous master cast containing five implant scan bodies and three spheres. The cast was scanned thirty times with each scanner device. All scans were analyzed in the inspect software, and three-dimensional locations of the implants and the interarch distance between the spheres were measured. The values were compared to measurements made with one coordinate measuring machine (true value). One-way ANOVA was used to calculate the differences between IOSs and in comparison with the true value. Results. Significant differences were found between all IOSs. For the implant measurements, Trios 3 had the lowest trueness (≤114 μm), followed by Trios 3 mono (≤63 μm) and Itero element (≤−41 μm). Trios had the lowest precision (≤135 μm), followed by Itero element (≤101 μm) and Trios 3 mono (≤100 μm). With regard to the interarch distance measurements, Trios 3 had the lowest trueness (≤68 μm), followed by Trios 3 mono (≤45 μm) and Itero element (≤40 μm). Trios 3 had the lowest precision (≤206 μm), followed by Itero element (≤124 μm) and Trios 3 mono (≤111 μm). Conclusion. The results from this in vitro study suggest that precision is low for the tested IOS devices when scanning fully edentulous arches with multiple implants.

scholarly journals 3D DIGITIZING TECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCT REVERSE DESIGN

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingjin Peng ◽  
Hector Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
3D Shape ◽  
3D Data ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
And Performance

The reverse design develops new products based on the improvement of existing products. The shape recovery of three-dimensional (3D) objects is the basis of the product reverse design. 3D digitization technology is an important tool for the 3D shape recovery. This paper analyses the current 3D data acquisition technology. The accuracy and performance of the 3D laser scanner is evaluated. A cost-effective approach is proposed to recover 3D shape of objects using a structured-light technique. Details of the proposed method are described. Application examples are presented. The accuracy is evaluated using a coordinate measuring machine.

Data Collection and Model Construction Methods for Reverse Engineering

2010 ◽  
Vol 102-104 ◽  
pp. 189-193
Author(s):  
Ling Yun Jiang ◽  
Zhi Biao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Digital Measurement ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Regular Feature ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Measuring Machine

The process of creating a CAD model from an object is mainly made up of two steps: the data collection through digital measurement and the construction of parameterized and revisable model. This paper discusses the measuring process and technical problems of the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and non-contact sensor. Through comparative analysis, we determine the application scope of those approaches in measuring different dimensions of the same objects considering the time efficiency and tolerance requirement. This paper divide the objects into two categories: freeform feature objects and regular feature objects. As for the freeform feature objects, people could fit wrap-around B-spline surfaces to construct the model. Regular feature objects for mass produce contain machined surfaces which should be precisely measured and modeled. The model of regular feature object should be constructed by three-dimensional modeling software, so that it is parametric and revisable for changing and improving the original design. Sizes and position of important surfaces of the model are acquired from CMM, and those of non-important features are fitted though point cloud processing. Some profile can’t be measured directly from CMM but should be precise, so this paper proposed two methods to construct profile line and analyze error by comparing it with point cloud.

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