| Abstract: | The design methodology of a 2½-dimensional measurement and inspection system realized on a machine tool using a touch trigger probe and measuring G codes is studied in this paper. The reliability of measuring results, the agility of measurement, and user friendliness are synthesized in the design process. Algorithms for calibration and compensation of measuring errors are proposed to ensure the measuring accuracy by using a laser interferometer and ring gauges. Classification of probing feedrates and a collision-check algorithm can reduce measuring time and implement stylus-fracture-free measurements. To improve the previous onmachine measurement processes, all functions required for measurement and inspection processes are constructed as measuring G codes with similar forms of machining G codes. The interactive measuring program generating tool, which can automatically generate measuring G codes, is developed and potted in a ROM of a CNC, and can be called to perform an operation by the CNC without interfacing with personal computers. The validity and effectiveness of the developed system are verified on a horizontal machining centre with a Fanuc 15MA. |
