Inventors:
Robert M. Lee - Magnolia MA, US
Robert E. Parsons - Gloucester MA, US
Assignee:
Axiam, Inc. - Gloucester MA
International Classification:
G01B 5/08
US Classification:
702157, 702127, 702 85, 702 99, 702136, 73 179, 73 181, 33502
Abstract:
A measurement apparatus calibrated to measure an absolute diameter of a part in a shop floor environment. The measurement apparatus includes a calibration that includes compensation factors for thermal expansion, shifting of measurement parts (arm, support tower, and related laser), and variances of these parts. The resulting measurements report an absolute diameter of a part to a higher degree of accuracy than previously possible. Also, the calculated compensation factor eliminate the need for an isolated, climate-controlled measurement room.