What is a laser scanner? Devices which lead the laser beam are called laser scanner. There are laser scanner heads which can be attached to measurement arms or tradi
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What is laser scanning? Laser scanning means that surfaces or 3D forms are swept over in a horizontal or grid pattern with a laser beam to measure or process these
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What is a tracker? A tracker is a measurement device that incorporates rotary encoders and a laser distance measurement in a closed-loop control system to trac
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What is a measurement arm? A measurement arm is a multi-axis articulated portable measurement system used for a variety of applications including quality control, reve
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What means OMV? On Machine Verification describes a method of inspection used on a machine tool to check the part which has just been produced. This is a wi
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What does SPC mean? Statistical Process Control refers to a process that engineers use to watch if parts that are starting to become out of tolerance. This is d
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What are the fundamentals of Quality Control? Good management acts on accurate and timely information, but how does one get ones hands on good information? In measurement it is really qu
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What does CAD-to-Part Alignment mean? The alignment of measurements to CAD data: The measurements are over-laid onto the original CAD design, so deviations can be easily viewed.
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What is CAD? Computer-Aided Design: Software which replaces or augments manual drafting and design. Allows for parts to be designed using computer softwa
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What does CAM mean? CAM refers to computer aided manufacturing or machining. A portable measurement system can be used on the machine for verification or
What is the difference between a traditional There are many types of CMMs. Traditional CMMs include the bridge type, cantilever type, gantry type, etc. These are floor-mounted machines
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What is a CMM? A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) captures 3D data from objects to give the position in XYZ, vectors etc. of the object under investigati
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What is the function of the Quality Department? To support the production department and the customer as a fully integrated function of the process. Quality and measurement are not add-ons
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Where does Quality Control fit? Quality starts at the design stage. A TQM (Total Quality Management) system will quantify, by means of precise measurement, the production c
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What does quality control mean? In nearly all industry sectors quality control is part of the developing, engineering or manufacturing process in order to ensure that the d
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