Use of laser triangulation probes in coordinate measuring machines for part tolerance inspection and reverse engineering

Warren H. Stevenson

doi:10.1117/12.145557

28 May 1993 Use of laser triangulation probes in coordinate measuring machines for part tolerance inspection and reverse engineering

Warren H. Stevenson

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Proceedings Volume 1821, Industrial Applications of Optical Inspection, Metrology, and Sensing; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.145557
Event: Applications in Optical Science and Engineering, 1992, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Laser triangulation range sensors mounted in coordinate measuring machines are finding increasing use for dimensional measurement applications. These applications include confirming that part dimensions are within tolerances and, in some cases, providing the dimensional database needed to reverse engineer products. This paper summarizes the results of recent studies on the performance characteristics of triangulation probes, describes certain effects which are not commonly understood, and presents concepts for improved designs and data analysis.

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Warren H. Stevenson "Use of laser triangulation probes in coordinate measuring machines for part tolerance inspection and reverse engineering", Proc. SPIE 1821, Industrial Applications of Optical Inspection, Metrology, and Sensing, (28 May 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.145557

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