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METROLOGY Lab Sheet - CMM

This document provides information about a lab experiment on measurement using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). The objectives are to observe CMM techniques and measure product dimensions using proper procedures. Students will measure the geometric dimensions of a sample using a CMM probe to detect discrete points on the surface. Key findings students should be able to explain include describing the CMM's purpose and operation, the types of surfaces and materials that can be measured, and techniques for measuring dimensional geometry.

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METROLOGY Lab Sheet - CMM

This document provides information about a lab experiment on measurement using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). The objectives are to observe CMM techniques and measure product dimensions using proper procedures. Students will measure the geometric dimensions of a sample using a CMM probe to detect discrete points on the surface. Key findings students should be able to explain include describing the CMM's purpose and operation, the types of surfaces and materials that can be measured, and techniques for measuring dimensional geometry.

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Manufacturing Processes Lab MEM564 LS /Rev.

05-2022

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Program Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/ CEEM220)


Course Manufacturing Processes Lab
Code MEM 564

LABORATORY SHEET: METROLOGY

TITLE : Measurement with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)


OBJECTIVE :

The objectives of the experiment as follows;


a) To observe and study the techniques of measuring instruments through demonstration.
b) To measure a product dimension with proper standard procedure.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT :

List equipment, machine, accessories, and components. May include a brief description of the
instrumentation/set-up if necessary.

a) Specimen/Sample of product
b) Measuring system
c) Controller
d) Computer

INTRODUCTION/THEORY:

Coordinate Measuring Machine

CMM is an instrument that tests physical material geometry by detecting discrete points on an object surface
with a probe. Various materials, including electronic, electrical, laser and white light, are used in CMMs. The
location of the test may either be controlled manually by an operator or computer-controlled depending on the
application. CMMs usually determine the location of the probe from a reference position in a cartesian
coordinate system of three dimensions with the XYZ axis [1]. The regular 3D "bridge" CMM enables the
sample to travel on three Aches, X, Y and Z, which is a three-dimensional Cartesian Coordinate System is
orthogonal towards each other. There is a sensor in each axis that measures the location of the point on the axis,
usually micrometre-defined. The computer tests the three location sensors if the measurement is attached to a
specific position on the ground so that one point on the surface of the object is determined [2]. Figure 1 shows
the application of CMM in measuring the unreachable surface of the engine block.

Figure 1: Measure the surface of engine block using CMM [3]

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EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE :

A briefing session will be conducted before the demonstration of the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
Please take note of the procedures for setting up the sample to be measured. Using the controller, adjust the
probe for CMM to measure the surface measurement of the sample. Method of approach as followed:
 Students are required to measure the geometrical dimension of the product by sensing the discrete point
on the surface of the object with a probe and compare it to a drawing specification. Students have to
analyse and discuss the finding of the experiments (CMM).

EXPERIMENTAL FINDINGS :

At the end of the lab session, students should be able to explain and describe the following key findings: -
• Describe the purpose/usage of the machine
• Machine operation (i.e. calibration, tolerance, accuracy, and unit of measurement)
• Determine types of surfaces and materials that can be measured with the selected machines.
• Describe the dimensions that can be extracted from the selected machines.
• Describe technique/method measurement of dimensional geometry of the object used.

REFERENCES OF LS:
[1] C. X. Solutions, “Coordinate Measuring Machine ( CMM ) History,” no. Cmm, Accessed: Aug. 25, 2020. [Online]. Available:
https://eastcoastmetrology.com/resources/equipment-types/cmm/.
[2] “Different Types of CMM Machines - How to choose a CMM Machine.” https://blog.cmmxyz.com/blog/different-types-of-cmm-
machines-how-to-choose-a-cmm-machine (accessed Aug. 25, 2020).
[3] “Renishaw REVO Five-Axis Measurement System - Q-PLUS Labs.” https://www.qpluslabs.com/products/renishaw-revo-five-
axis-measurement-system/ (accessed Aug. 25, 2020).
[4] Mitutoyo, “QUICK VISION SERIE,” Mitutoyo, 2018.
[5] “Mitutoyo Quick Vision ACTIVE Series - CNC Vision Measuring System - YouTube.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI2FrFgbp08 (accessed Aug. 25, 2020).

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