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Intelligent Measurement Processes in 3D Optical Metrology: Producing More Accurate Point Clouds

Volume 6, Issue 2

Charles Mony, Daniel Brown, Patrick Hebert

This article introduces the new paradigm of intelligent measurement processes in the context of 3D optical metrology. Because new 3D sensor technologies can capture 3D points at very high rates on the surface of objects, it is now possible to quickly...

Citation: Charles Mony, Daniel Brown, Patrick Hebert, "Intelligent Measurement Processes in 3D Optical Metrology: Producing More Accurate Point Clouds," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 2, Autumn 2011
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Reduction of Plastic Injection Tool Tuning Iterations Using Scanning Technology

Volume 6, Issue 2

Jeremy Comment

Mann+Hummel (M+H) has implemented scanning and freeform surface analysis to reduce tool tuning iterations for typical under-hood automotive plastic injection molded components. These would commonly include products like windshield washer bottles, coolant...

Citation: Jeremy Comment, "Reduction of Plastic Injection Tool Tuning Iterations Using Scanning Technology," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 2, Autumn 2011
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Autumn 2011 Entire Issue

Volume 6, Issue 2

Charles Mony, Daniel Brown, Patrick Hebert, Jeremy Comment, Rob Flynn, Joseph Hayden, Bente Eegholm, David Kubalak, Theodore Hadjimichael, Raymond Ohl, Randal Telfer

Intelligent Measurement Processes in 3D Optical Metrology: Producing More Accurate Point Clouds, Reduction of Plastic Injection Tool Tuning Iterations Using Scanning Technology, Reducing Engineering Time for Compensation of Large CNC Machines, Mathematical Corrections Applied to Laser Radar Measurements Made Through a Cryogenic Vacuum Chamber Window

Citation: The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 2, Autumn 2011
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System Improvements Based on the Operating Experiences of an Automatic 3D Measurement System

Volume 6, Issue 1

Masashi Sato, Ghassan M. Chamsine

In an operation that began in 2007, Hitachi Engineering & Services (HES), in collaboration with Nikon Metrology Inc., developed the automatic 3D measurement system using Nikon’s Laser Radar (LR). This system was presented as a white paper at the 24th...

Citation: Masashi Sato, Ghassan M. Chamsine, "System Improvements Based on the Operating Experiences of an Automatic 3D Measurement System," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 2011
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Spring 2011 Entire Issue

Volume 6, Issue 1

C. Koteshwar Rao, S. Ramjee, Rohit Jain, Pravesh Mathur, Rajeev R. B., M. R. Thyagaraj, K. V. Govinda, T. L. Danabalan, Bala Muralikrishnan, Daniel Sawyer, Christopher Blackburn, Steven Phillips, Craig Shakarji, Ed Morse, Robert Bridges, Masashi Sato, Gha

Close-Range Photogrammetry: A Tool for Shape Measurement and Reflector Alignment, Choosing Test Positions for Laser Tracker Evaluation and Future Standards Development, System Improvements Based on the Operating Experiences of an Automatic 3D Measurement System, Laser Radar Metrology Measurements Through a Chamber Window of James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Fixtures during Cryogenic Testing

Citation: The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 2011
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Laser Radar Metrology Measurements Through a Chamber Window of James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Fixtures during Cryogenic Testing

Volume 6, Issue 1

Theodore J. Hadjimichael, David A. Kubalak, Pam M. Davila, William L. Eichhorn, J. Eric Mentzell, Raymond G. Ohl, Anthony Slotwinski, Bente H. Eegholm, Joseph E. Hayden, Gregory A. Scharfstein, Randal C. Telfer

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the scientific successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, will be the premier space science program for astrophysics in the coming decade. Testing of subsystems is currently underway. Metrology measurements of...

Citation: Theodore J. Hadjimichael, David A. Kubalak, Pam M. Davila, William L. Eichhorn, J. Eric Mentzell, Raymond G. Ohl, Anthony Slotwinski, Bente H. Eegholm, Joseph E. Hayden, Gregory A. Scharfstein, Randal C. Telfer, "Laser Radar Metrology Measurements Through
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Close-Range Photogrammetry: A Tool for Shape Measurement and Reflector Alignment

Volume 6, Issue 1

C. Koteshwar Rao, S. Ramjee, Rohit Jain, Pravesh Mathur, Rajeev R. B., M. R. Thyagaraj, K. V. Govinda, T. L. Danabalan

The integration of large and deployable reflectors onto communication satellites is one of the more difficult tasks undertaken at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Apart from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer/dual-grid antennae, which vary from...

Citation: C. Koteshwar Rao, S. Ramjee, Rohit Jain, Pravesh Mathur, Rajeev R. B., M. R. Thyagaraj, K. V. Govinda, T. L. Danabalan, "Close-Range Photogrammetry: A Tool for Shape Measurement and Reflector Alignment," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 2011
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Choosing Test Positions for Laser Tracker Evaluation and Future Standards Development

Volume 6, Issue 1

Bala Muralikrishnan, Daniel Sawyer, Christopher Blackburn, Steven Phillips, Craig Shakarji, Ed Morse, Robert Bridges

A working group within the ISO/TC 213 committee is developing a draft document for evaluating the performance of laser trackers. The ASME B89.4.19 standard and the draft VDI/VDE 2617 part 103 describe some useful tests that are incorporated into this new...

Citation: Bala Muralikrishnan, Daniel Sawyer, Christopher Blackburn, Steven Phillips, Craig Shakarji, Ed Morse, Robert Bridges, "Choosing Test Positions for Laser Tracker Evaluation and Future Standards Development," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 2
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Understanding Laser Tracker Targets

Volume 5, Issue 2

Ken Steffey

The quality of laser tracker measurements is reliant upon the precision of the target. This article will explain the types of laser tracker targets available and will allow the reader to understand when certain targets should be used, the critical...

Citation: Ken Steffey, "Understanding Laser Tracker Targets," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 5, No. 2, Autumn 2010
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Automated Outer Mold Line Measurement and Control

Volume 5, Issue 2

Ken R. Vakil, William B. Louder

Stringent step and gap tolerance requirements are placed upon outer mold line (OML) components such as fixed skins, panels, and doors. The aircraft design identifies these steps and gaps as key characteristics which must be measured and controlled. The...

Citation: Ken R. Vakil, William B. Louder, "Automated Outer Mold Line Measurement and Control," The Journal of the CMSC, Vol. 5, No. 2, Autumn 2010
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