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Configuration of CMMs

The document discusses the configuration and types of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), which are used for measuring the geometrical characteristics of objects. It outlines five basic configurations: Cantilever, Moving Bridge, Fixed Bridge, Column, Horizontal Arm, and Gantry, each with its advantages and disadvantages. CMMs can be manually or computer-controlled, and they are essential for controlling multiple dimensional and geometric features economically.

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Configuration of CMMs

The document discusses the configuration and types of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), which are used for measuring the geometrical characteristics of objects. It outlines five basic configurations: Cantilever, Moving Bridge, Fixed Bridge, Column, Horizontal Arm, and Gantry, each with its advantages and disadvantages. CMMs can be manually or computer-controlled, and they are essential for controlling multiple dimensional and geometric features economically.

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Configuration of

CMMs

Presented by:
Ahmed Abdur Rehman
Roll no. 19SMEMFG07
Overview
 Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are
extremely powerful metrological instrument

 It is a device for measuring the physical


geometrical characteristics of an object

 This machine may be manually controlled by an


operator or it may be computer controlled.

 Measurements are defined by a probe attached to


the third moving axis of this machine

 This probe touches the part of interest and allows


collecting discrete points on the object's surface.
Multiple features
 When we have a number of
features- both dimensional and
geometric- to control, CMM is the
instrument that makes control easy
and economical
Configuration of CMMs
 The basic CMM has three perpendicular axis;
x,y,z
 The physical configuration of CMMs vary widely,
but they all provide a way to move a probe in
three axes with respect to workpiece
 Five basic configurations that are used more
frequently
1. Cantilever
Moving bridge
2. Bridge
3. Column Fixed bridge
4. Horizontal arm
5. Gantry
Cantilever type
 A vertical probe moves in the z-axis
 Carried by a cantilevered arm that
moves in the y-axis
 This arm also moves laterally through
the x-axis
 Advantage- a fixed table allows good
accessibility to the workpiece
 Disadvantage- the bending caused by
the cantilever design
 The cantilever design offers a long table
with relatively small measuring ranges
in the other two axis.
 Suitable for measuring long, thin part
Moving bridge type
• Most widely used
• Has stationary table to support
workpiece to be measured and
a moving bridge
• Disadvantage- with this
design, the phenomenon of
yawing (sometimes called
walking) can occur- affect the
accuracy
• Advantage- reduce
bending effect and low
cost
Fixed bridge type

• In the fixed bridge configuration,


the bridge is rigidly attached to
the machine bed
• This design eliminates the
phenomenon of walking
and provides high rigidity
• Low cost
Column type
• Often referred to as universal
measuring machine instead
of CMM
• The column type CMM
construction provides
exceptional rigidity and
accuracy
• These machines are usually
reserved for gage rooms
rather than inspection
Horizontal arm type
• Unlike the previous machines,
the basic horizontal arm-type
CMM
• Also referred to as layout
machine
• Has a moving arm, and the probe
is carried along the y-axis
• Advantage- provides a large
area, unobstructed work area
• Ideal configuration for
measurement of automobile parts
• Least accurate
Gantry type
• The support of workpiece is independent
of the x and y axes, both are overhead,
supported by four vertical columns rising
from the floor
• This setup allows you to walk along the
workpiece with the probe, which is helpful
for extremely large pieces
• Not portable
• Expensive foundation work
• High precision
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