<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> In 3D tactile micro-metrology the contamination of probing devices is a major problem that affects the accuracy and repeatability of measured dimensions. Despite a large body of research in the field of micro CMM and micro probe design there is limited research which has been done so far to explain and tackle this problem. In this work, experimental probing on a range of materials using a micro coordinate measuring machine was conducted to investigate the mechanism of stylus tip contamination. In addition the effects of surface finish on the build-up of stylus tip contamination were also studied. The results provide practitioners with guidelines which allow for the likely build-up of stylus tip contamination to be minimized based on sample material type and surface finish.</p></abstract>

In 3D tactile micro-metrology the contamination of probing devices is a major problem that affects the accuracy and repeatability of measured dimensions. Despite a large body of research in the field of micro CMM and micro probe design there is limited research which has been done so far to explain and tackle this problem. In this work, experimental probing on a range of materials using a micro coordinate measuring machine was conducted to investigate the mechanism of stylus tip contamination. In addition the effects of surface finish on the build-up of stylus tip contamination were also studied. The results provide practitioners with guidelines which allow for the likely build-up of stylus tip contamination to be minimized based on sample material type and surface finish.

The Unpredictable Errors of Micro Tactile Metrology – Factors Affecting Stylus tip Contamination

Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK

Measurement Science Review

In 3D tactile micro-metrology the contamination of probing devices is a major problem that affects the accuracy and repeatability of measured dimensions....

The Unpredictable Errors of Micro Tactile Metrology – Factors Affecting Stylus tip Contamination

Published Online: Jan 14, 2014

Page range: 305 - 310

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msr-2013-0045

Keywords
Micro-coordinate measurement machine, μCMM, tactile probing, contaminant build-up

This content is open access.

The Unpredictable Errors of Micro Tactile Metrology – Factors Affecting Stylus tip Contamination

Published Online: Jan 14, 2014

Page range: 305 - 310

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msr-2013-0045

KeywordsMicro-coordinate measurement machine, μCMM, tactile probing, contaminant build-up

This content is open access.

Keywords
Micro-coordinate measurement machine, μCMM, tactile probing, contaminant build-up