Coordinate Metrology for CMM User

• Introduction into Coordinate Metrology
  • Process sequence - from design to measurement
• Unit 1: Units
  • SI Units, incl. Definition and History, Base Quantities, Derived Quantities,
    Prefixes of Units, Angles,
    Conversion Degrees <-> Radian
• Unit 2: 2-D Coordinate Systems
  • (Mathematical) Drawing Plane, Origin, Cartesian Coordinates, Polar Coordinates
• Unit 3: 3-D Coordinate Systems
  • Cartesian Coordinate System in Space, Right-Hand Rule, Translation and Rotation, Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinate Systems
• Unit 4: Geometric Elements
  • Standard Geometric Elements: Point/Line/Plane/Circle/Sphere/Cylinder/Cone/Torus, Normal Vector, Minimum Number of Probing Points, Projection
• Unit 5: Geometric Combinations
  • Distance/Angle/Intersection/Symmetry of Geometric Elements
• Unit 6: Basics of Metrology
  • Drawing Entries (Dimensions, Tolerance Symbols), Standard Reference, Conventional Measuring and Test Equipment, Differences Nominal Geometric Element - Real Geometric Element - Probing Points - Associated Geometric Element
• Unit 7: Structure of Coordinate Measuring Machines
  • Axis Guide, Stylus system, Stylus, Measuring Computer and Measuring Software, Work Holding Fixture, Additional Equipment (Rotary Table, Stylus Changer, Articulating Stylus)
• Unit 8: Types of Coordinate Measuring Machines
  • Cantilever/Bridge/Column/Gantry Types, Differences in the Types
• Unit 9: Preparing a Measurement on the Coordinate Measuring Machine
  • Standardized Temperature, part Cleaning, Temperature Control, Fixation, (Avoiding Distortion), Clamping Systems, CMM Startup, Accident Prevention Regulations, Awareness of Environmental Effects
• Unit 10: Stylus Selection and Qualification
  • Stylus/stylus system Selection, Stylus Qualification, Reference Sphere, Reference Stylus, Connection to Meter Standard, Stylus Sphere Radius Correction, Stylus Tip Bending Correction, Sequence Errors of Incorrect Qualification, Calibration Errors, Scanning, Mech. Filter Effect of Stylus
• Unit 11: Measuring on the Coordinate Measuring Machine
  • Determining part Coordinate System, Difference to Control Coordinate System, Coarse and Fine Alignment, Probing, References, Consequences of Collisions, Number of Probing Points and Their Distribution
• Unit 12: Evaluating the Measurement
  • Importance of Statistical Parameters, Outliers, Scattering, Histogram Representation, Outlines of Compensation Methods
• Unit 13: Accuracy
  • Accuracy and Precision of Coordinate Measuring Machines, CAA Correction, Manufacturing Methods and Accuracies, Shape Deviations, Measuring Accuracy, Awareness of Measuring uncertainty (qualitatively)
• Unit 14: Basics of Quality Management
  • Measurement Logging, Quality Control Charts, Principles and Methods of Quality Management, Cooperation between Design - Production - Testing