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Machine Type and Specifications
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| Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) | A coordinate measuring system with the means to move a probing system when determining the coordinates of points on a work piece surface (Reference: ISO 10360). | ||
| Photogrammetry | Photogrammetry uses geometry, mathematics, and physics to create 3-D coordinates from 2-D still pictures taken at different locations of physical objects and the environment. | ||
| Videogrammetry | Videogrammetry is a noncontact measuring technique where geometry and mathematics are applied to images from video cameras to determine 3-D coordinates of objects. | ||
| 2-D Scanning / Profiling | Scanning / profiling equipment using optical, laser, or other methods to capture 2-D information about objects. This equipment does not take into account the depth of the object. 2-D scanning can be used for many applications including measuring or creating a profile of an object. | ||
| 3-D Scanning / Profiling | Scanning / profiling equipment using optical, laser, or other methods to capture 3-D information about objects. The resulting data can be used to reverse engineer an object, measure it, convert it to a digital image, and other applications. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary machine type. | ||
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| Dimensional Measurement | Machine used as for dimensional measurement or inspection. | ||
| Profile Measurement | Machine used to capture information about the profile or form of an object. The profile could be 2-D or 3-D, depending on the capability of the equipment. | ||
| Angularity / Orientation | Machine can determine information about the angularity or orientation of an object. | ||
| Depth Mapping | Depth mapping is constructed by measuring the difference between two stereo images. Stereo images are successive images of the same scene taken at slightly different angles. The objects further away will move relatively little from one image to the next, whereas objects closer to the viewer will move by a greater degree. A depth map is then created, resulting in a single image using different intensities to represent the different depths. | ||
| Digitizing / Imaging | Machine uses digitizing, or three-dimensional scanning, to capture the geometry of existing physical objects and convert it into a digital format or image. | ||
| Shaft Measurement | Machine specifically designed for the measurement and inspection of shafts. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary application. | ||
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| Resolution | The least increment of a measuring device; on digital instruments, the least significant bit (Reference: ANSI B-89.1.12). | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Number of Sensors / Cameras | Number of sensors or cameras required. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Equipment Design
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| Manual | Machine positioning is operator controlled. | ||
| CNC | Machine positioning is controlled by a Computer Numerical Control (CNC). | ||
| PC | Machine positioning is controlled by a personal computer (PC). | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary control type. | ||
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| Mounting Options | Manufacturers use many of these terms interchangeably. Keeping this in mind, the options have been delineated as follows to help locate the ideal item(s) for your needs. | ||
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| Benchtop | The machine mounts on a benchtop or desk. | ||
| Free Standing | The machine does not need to be mounted. It can stand on its own. | ||
| Handheld | The device may be operated while being held in the hand. | ||
| Portable | The device may be moved freely; it is not meant to be bolted or hardwired in place. | ||
| Other | Other, unlisted mounting option. | ||
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| Touch Probe (Discrete Point) | The most common probe type. Discrete point probes actually touch the surface of the work piece. Upon contact, a signal containing the coordinates of that point is sent to the CMM. The probe is then backed off and moved to the next location where the process is repeated. Types of touch probes include kinematic (switching), strain-sensing, and piezoelectric. | ||
| Laser Triangulation | Laser triangulation probes are generally referred to as scanning probes. This method generally involves passing the probe over a target surface at its working range. As the probe scans the surface, it transmits a continuous flow of data to the measurement system. | ||
| Camera (Still) | Probe head is a still camera. | ||
| Video Camera | Probe head is a video camera. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted probe or sensor type. | ||
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| Crash Protection | Machine has provisions to protect sensitive components in the event of an unanticipated crash. | ||
| Offline Programming | Software supports offline programming using a CAD model. | ||
| Reverse Engineering | Machine software capable of performing reversed engineering. Reverse engineering captures the geometry of existing physical objects and uses this data as a foundation for designing something new as in a CAD file. | ||
| Shop Floor Suitable | Equipment is suitable for operation on the shop floor as opposed to a clean inspection area. | ||
| SPC Software | Machine has integrated SPC software for statistical analysis. | ||
| Temperature Compensation | Machine automatically compensates for a change in the environmental temperature. | ||
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