Measuring force of scanning probes of coordinate machines
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24425/mms.2025.155806Abstract
The paper presents a new method, research setup and the results of the measuring force tests of active and passive scanning probes used in coordinate measuring machines. On the basis of the experimental tests, differences in the characteristics of the pressure of the measuring tip on the measured surface of the active and passive probes are described. These differences concern both the variability of the measuring force and the stabilisation time of the pressure force during the measurement. Test results can be of crucial importance, especially when measuring non-rigid workpieces.References
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