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What IS CMM
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A coordinate measuring machine (CMM): is a device for measuring
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the physical geometrical -such as point, line, plane, circle, arc, ellipse,
cylinder, cone and sphere- characteristics of an object.

Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are mechanical systems

designed to move a measuring probe to determine the coordinates of
points on a work piece surface.

This machine may be manually controlled by an operator or it may be

computer controlled.

Probes may be mechanical, optical, laser, or white light, among

CMM Development
 The first CMM was developed by the Ferranti Company of Scotland

in the 1950s as the result of a direct need to measure precision

components in their military products.

although this machine only had 2 axes.

The first 3-axis models began appearing in the 1960s (DEA of
Italy) and computer control debuted in the early 1970s.
 Description To CMM

The typical "bridge" CMM is composed of three axes, an X, Y and Z.

These axes are orthogonal to each other in a typical three dimensional
coordinate system.

The machine will read the input from the touch probe, as directed by
the operator or programmer.

The machine then uses the X,Y,Z coordinates of each of these points to
determine size and position.
Parts Of CMM
 Coordinate-measuring machines include three main components:

1. The main structure which include three axes of motion.

2. Data collection and Reduction system - typically includes a machine

controller, desktop computer and application software.

 3.Probing system.
Probes may be mechanical, optical, laser, or white light, among
others.
Precision sensors for fast, accurate acquisition of component
dimensions and surface data.
Applications
Common applications for coordinate measuring machines
:include
Dimensional measurement,
Profile measurement,
Orientation,
Depth mapping,
Digitizing or Imaging,
Shaft measurement.
 ?How to use it
It uses the probe to indicate the first point
of the dimension then by moving the arm
of machine to put probe on the other point
it calculates the coordinates shifting which
known by actuators and scale, and that
calculated by computer system inside.
By knowing all dimensions it can
calculated the size, shaft .. etc.
.. Finally
 A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is an instrument that

locates point coordinates on three dimensional structures mainly used

for quality control applications.

The highly sensitive machine measures parts down to the fraction of

an inch and must be properly maintained and protected to ensure

accurate measurements.

Specifically, a CMM contains many highly sensitive air bearings on

which the measuring arm floats.