Coordinate Measuring Machine

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Coordinate Measuring Machine

What is CMM
• CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) is an advanced
machine works for measure complex and measurement
large component.
• CMM is a device for measuring the physical
characteristics of an object.
• The machine is controlled by a computer or an operator.
• CMM consists of 3 axis namely, X-axis, Y- axis, Z- axis.
• Measurement is done by the Prob attached to third
moving axis.
• This Prob could be Mechanical, Optical, Laser or White
Light.
Structure
• The basic version of a CMM has three mutually perpendicular
directions.
• Thus the work volume is cuboidal. A carriage is provided for each
axis, which is driven by a separate motor.
• While the straight line motion of the second axis is guided by the
first axis, the third axis in turn is guided by second axis. The third
axis carries probe.
• When probe makes contact with the work piece, the computer
captures the displacement of all the axes.
• Depending on the geometry of the work piece being measured,
the one can choose any one among the five popular physical
configurations.

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