a Centre for Microengineering and Metrology, Department of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
Abstract:
Preferred commercial methods of measuring the out-of-roundness of a workpiece are based upon radial methods. These incorporate a very accurate spindle either to carry the transducer or via a table to the workpiece. Consequently they are best operated in a controlled environment such as in an inspection room. However, there is a requirement for measuring the workpiece near to the machine. This paper describes one possibility both in theory and practice.