Title :
Development and experimental validation of an Advanced Virtual Coordinate Measuring Machine
Author :
Hu, Yang ; Yang, Qingping ; Sun, Xizhi
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Design, Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, UK
Abstract :
The proposed Advanced Virtual Coordinate Measuring Machine (AVCMM) features vivid graphical representation and powerful simulation of CMM operations, together with Monte Carlo based uncertainty evaluation. It provides an integrated virtual environment, in which user can plan inspection strategy for a given task, carry out virtual measurements, and evaluate the uncertainty associated with the measurement results, all without the need of using a physical machine. The obtained estimate of uncertainty can serve as a rapid feedback for user to optimize the inspection plan in the AVCMM before actual measurement, or as an evaluation of the measurement results performed. This paper discusses the development of the AVCMM system and reports the experimental results of the validation of the AVCMM.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; coordinate measuring machines; inspection; optimisation; virtual instrumentation; virtual machines; AVCMM system; CMM operation; Monte Carlo based uncertainty evaluation; advanced virtual coordinate measuring machine; experimental validation; graphical representation; inspection plan; inspection strategy; integrated virtual environment; physical machine; uncertainty estimation; virtual measurement; Coordinate measuring machines; Inspection; Measurement uncertainty; Monte Carlo methods; Probes; Solid modeling; Uncertainty; AVCMM; FEM; Monte Carlo Method; uncertainty evaluation;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Binjiang
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7933-7
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2011.5944038
