DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW ARTIFACT TO CALIBRATE A BALL PLATE
S. Osawa, T. Takatsuji, T. Kurosawa
Abstract:
In this paper, we propose a new design artifact to calibrate a ballplate. Ballplates are usually used to calibrate CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines). At present, for the calibration of ballplates, gauge blocks are being used. Gauge blocks are not appropriate as length transfer gauges because of their shape. Therefore, we developed a new artifact, which we call a one-dimensional ballplate. It consists of a steel bar that is designed as an H section and balls. It has two advantages, namely, it can be calibrated by a laser interferometer and the positions of balls do not change in the event of elastic and thermal deformation.
Keywords:
CMM, calibration artifact, interferometer
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Event details
Event name:
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future

Place:
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time:
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000
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