An exploration into measurement consistency on coordinate measuring machines

Per Saunders; Alan Wilson; Nick Orchard; Neil Tatman; Paul Maropoulos

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2014.10.005

An exploration into measurement consistency on coordinate measuring machines

Per Saunders^*, Alan Wilson, Nick Orchard, Neil Tatman, Paul Maropoulos

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Abstract

In high precision industry, the measurement of geometry is often performed using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Measurements on CMMs can occur at many places within a long and global supply chain. In this context it is a challenge to control consistency, so that measurements are applied with appropriate levels of rigour and achieve comparable results, wherever and whenever they are performed. In this paper, a framework is outlined in which consistency is controlled through measurement strategy, such as the number and location of measurement points. The framework is put to action in a case study, demonstrating the usefulness of the approach and highlighting the dangers of imposing rigid measurement strategies across the supply chain, even if linked to standardised manufacturing processes. Potential mitigations, and the requirements for future research, are outlined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	19-26
Number of pages	8
Journal	Procedia CIRP
Volume	25
Issue number	C
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.10.005
Publication status	Published - 10 Dec 2014
Externally published	Yes
Event	International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology - DET 2014 Disruptive Innovation in Manufacturing Engineering towards the 4th Industrial Revolution - Stuttgart, Germany Duration: 25 Mar 2014 → 28 Mar 2014

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Funding Information:
This work was supported by the Systems Centre, the EPSRC funded Industrial Doctorate Centre in Systems (Grant EP/G037353/1), Rolls-Royce plc, and NPL (under the UK National Measurement System Engineering & Flow Metrology Programme). The authors are grateful to David Flack whose comments helped to improve and clarify the paper.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2014 The Authors.

Keywords

CMM
Simulation
Uncertainty

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Control and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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